Stranger West: True Paranormal Stories from the Western United States
The stories in Stranger West cover ghosts, black-eyed children, UFOs, Bigfoot, a possessed book, a witch, and divine intervention.
Monthly Archives:
September 2021
The Last Graduate | New Book Review
This book picked me up and swallowed me as fast as a maleficaria devours a young wizard. I’ve clamored for the second book in the Scholomance series since I closed A Deadly Education last year.
Art Shows at the Orem Library | Events
Did you know that the Orem Library has three art galleries? Here is what you will find on the library walls this fall.
How To Quilt | Librarian List
If it seems to you like everyone is into quilting, you aren’t mistaken. There are 7-10 million quilters in the United States. Orem is home to one of Utah’s largest quilt guilds, with over
Best Teen Books Set in Appalachia | Librarian List
Each year the librarians at the Orem Library pick one book to read as a community. This fall, we’ve traveled to the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina for The Ballad
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
Piratical Picture Books
September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day. Enjoy this treasure trove of our finest picture books and storytime favorites regarrrrding these fearsome foes!
Films Set in Appalachia | Librarian List
As part of Orem Reads this year, we are exploring the setting of Sharyn McCrumb’s novel The Ballad of Frankie Silver. The mountains and people of Appalachia have proven to be a cinematic
Mooncakes | Graphic Novel Review
Mooncakes is a fun, graphic, children's paranormal adventure filled with mystery, adventure, family, and a wholesome relationship.
5 Children’s Books Set in Appalachia | Librarian List
Each year the librarians at the Orem Library pick one book to read as a community. This fall, we’ve traveled to the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina for The Ballad of
7 Great Bluegrass Records | Appalachian Music
What is Roots Music? The catch all classification of “Roots Music” seems to imply that all — or most — of our current music comes from this genre. Indeed you can hear echoes of
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.
Top 5 Books Set in Appalachia | Librarian List
Each year the librarians at the Orem Library pick one book to read as a community. For Orem Reads 2021 we travel to the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina for The Ballad