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Halloween is getting close and if you plan on constructing your child’s costume yourself, now’s the time to start brainstorming and buying your supplies. Or, if you’re like me, making costumes for your kids could be something that is year round, not just a Halloween affair.
The snow storm had started in earnest but that wasn’t going to stop Eagle Scout and paper boy, Paul LeBeau from delivering the newspaper. He tried to always be prepared for most things, but murder...
...Shirley MacLaine is one of my favorite movie stars and also one of my favorite writers. You can check out another blog about her films in our Movie section. Here I’m concentrating on her memoirs....
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As part of our Adult Summer Reading Program our participants are sharing about the books they would recommend to other patrons. Maybe your next great read will be from one of their suggestions!
Lisa recommends Into the Deep by Robert Rogers
My favorite thing about this book is...that it's a true story that happened here in Kansas. It shows how faith can help one survive any tragedy. I'd recommend this book to other readers who like...to read about truly amazing human beings. Incredible survival stories about the strength of the human spirit.
As part of our Adult Summer Reading Program our participants are sharing about the books they would recommend to other patrons. Maybe your next great read will be from one of their suggestions!
Keri recommends
Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell
My favorite thing about this book is...that it's a true story about the best the US has: patriotism and devotion to friends and human survival.
I'd recommend this book to other readers who like... real-life struggles against good and evil. Military action.