Older Americans Month | Books to Read with Grandparents
Some of our most cherished relationships are with the older people in our lives. Grandparents, great-aunts, and older neighbors and friends are special people and deserve special
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Overcomer | Patron Review
There is someone for every audience member to identify with in Overcomer. This is a film that gives hope and renews faith.
Steelheart | Orem Teen Library Council Pick
Wouldn't it be amazing if people all around the world suddenly had a chance to have superpowers? As nice as it would be to fantasize about that, if you think about the implications
The Disappearing Spoon | Orem Teen Library Council Pick
Have you ever wondered about how scientists could actually make discoveries about objects that they can't even see? Or ever wonder whether science could ever be as exciting as sports?
The Rig | Patron Review
The Rig By Joe DucieTeen Fiction The Rig is the first book in a series by Joe Ducie. I picked up this book to read aloud with my 13 year old son. He typically is only interested in
Downton Abbey Stuffed Mushrooms | Recipe Review
This recipe for stuffed mushrooms from The Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook by Regula Ysewijn is a wonderful holiday dish.
Minari | Film Review
Minari (2021, PG-13) Directed by Lee Isaac ChungDVD The year 2020 was full of surprises and postponements as we all found ways to confront and live with the new coronavirus and its effects.
Little Women | Patron Review
Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, is a well known novel which follows the fictional lives of four sisters during the 19th century.
The Downstairs Girl | Patron Review
The Downstairs Girl By Stacey LeeTeen Fiction Set in Georgia in the 1890s, The Downstairs Girl presents part of American history from a new, unique view. We often hear about the
Corn Soup | Recipe Review
This Corn Soup from Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4 a Day is quick and easy to make, and is delicious to eat.
Extras | Patron Review
Extras By Scott WesterfeldTeen Fiction I really like Extras because — like the rest of Westerfeld’s books in the Uglies series — there is a lot of action and adventure and the
Turkey Club Roll-ups | Kids Can Cook Recipe Review
August is National Sandwich Month! Try this fun recipe, Turkey Club Roll-ups, from the cookbook Six Ingredients with Six Sisters’ Stuff.
A Tourist’s Guide to Murder | Patron Review
A Tourist’s Guide to Murder By V. M. BurnsAdult Fiction I absolutely enjoy this series, and so far A Tourist’s Guide to Murder has been my favorite. The author takes a unique
They Called Us Enemy | Patron Review
They Called Us Enemy By George TakeiTeen Nonfiction I remember when I was about 12, I found out about the Japanese internment camps in the US. It was shocking to my young heart. How could we
We Should Hang Out Sometime | Patron Book Review
We Should Hang Out Sometime : Embarrassingly, a True Story By Josh SundquistTeen Nonfiction We Should Hang Out Sometime has to be one of the cutest books I’ve ever read. The story is based