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The Secret Book of Flora Lea
Henry, Patti Callahan. The Secret Book of Flora Lea. New York : Atria Books, 2023.
“Not so long ago and not so far away, there was once, and still is, an invisible place that is right here beside us. And if you are born knowing, and to be …
The World-Famous Nine
Guterson, Ben. The World-Famous Nine. New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2024.
Middle grade mystery/fantasy books are always popular, because they are so much fun to read! The World-Famous Nine is no exception.
Zander and his parents live in Pittsburgh, where his parents are professors. But this summer, Zander gets to …
Missing White Woman
Garrett, Kellye. Missing White Woman. New York : Mulholland Books / Little, Brown and Company, 2024.
Thriller lovers (especially those who loved When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole) will love Missing White Woman.
Breanna is ready for a romantic weekend with her boyfriend Ty in New York City. They’re staying …
We are pleased to welcome Jenn to the Mebane Library staff. She has been a part-time employee with the library for years, with experience both at the Graham and May Memorial locations. We are excited to see her impact on the Mebane Library!
How long have you worked with the County? …
2024 Best Fiction for Young Adults, Winners and Nominees
YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) puts out a list every year of the best fiction titles of the year before. Anyone can recommend a title, and the blogging team chooses the top ten titles. Alamance County Public Libraries owns most of the titles …
The Spellshop
“The Spellshop,” by Sarah Beth Durst. Copyright 2024, New York: Bramble, Tor Publishing Group (376 pages, $29.99).
Content Warning: Fire/Fire Injury, death, grief.
Looking for a cozy fantasy read that is less autumnal forward than most others? Durst’s The Spellshop is just the ticket. With its summer storms and seahorses, you’ll just fall …
We are thrilled to welcome Ana as a new full-time employee at the Mebane Public Library. Mebanites might already recognize her from her time as a part-time employee, but we are honored to have her become full-time and see the additional creative flair she’ll bring to the library.
How long have …
Sometimes in the summer, you need a great book to listen to on the way to a great vacation spot, or while you’re working. I’ve been enjoying one bookish, magical series that is available through Hoopla!
The Glass Library Series by C.J. Archer
The Glass Library series is the textbook definition of a glacially-slow-burn …