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
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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
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
Orem Reads 2021 | Our Favorite Sharyn McCrumb Novels
Our Favorite Sharyn McCrumb Novels In addition to The Ballad of Frankie Silver, here are a few of our favorite Sharyn McCrumb novels. The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter By Sharyn McCrumbAdult
Grow Food for Free | Book Review
Grow Food for Free offers inspiration and practical advice for starting a garden, growing produce, and harvesting your own food.
Just Like Rube Goldberg | Book Review
Just Like Rube Goldberg is a picture book biography which explains that inventing doesn't always require gears and springs.
Essay Collections | Librarian Lists
Essay: The word might bring up memories of high-school English, of three-point thesis statements, supporting arguments, and conclusion paragraphs. But outside of the classroom, essays and
What to Watch After Black Widow | Powerful Women in Action Adventure Films
Marvel's Black Widow hit theaters earlier this month. Here are some of our other favorite action adventure films that star a female lead.