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“The Last White Rose: A Novel of Elizabeth of York” by Alison Weir. New York: Ballantine Books, 2022, 526 pages
Fifteenth century England was dominated by the War of the Roses—a military and political power struggle between the British noble houses of York (symbolized by the white rose) and Lancaster (symbolized by the …
When looking for family read-a-louds with the best illustrations to captivate the imaginations, we often first think of fiction. That does not mean, however, that they are not just as many stories of friendship, magic, humor, and wonder about the world around us. Whether you are looking for facts or an inspiring …
“Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear. Avery, 2018. (320 pages, $27).
James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic …
Congratulations to Giselle Aldridge as the new Children’s Assistant at the May Memorial Library. We are excited to have her join our team and can’t wait to see what she’ll do!
How long have you worked with the County?About 2 months now.
Where are you from originally?Right around the corner in Greensboro!
What are you …
“The Holiday Trap,” by Roan Parrish. Copyright 2022, Sourcebooks Casablanca (440 pages, $16.00).
Content Warning: Emotional abuse, sexual content, chronic illness.
If you’re a fan of the Christmas movie, The Holiday, then you’ll love Roan Parrish’s novel The Holiday Trap with its queer and modern spin on the concept of house swapping for the …
“Cemetery Boys,” by Aiden Thomas. Copyright 2020, Swoon Reads (344 pages, $17.99).
Content Warning: Transphobia, Blood, Death, Death of a parent, Violence
Cemetery Boys is a refreshing coming of age story with realistic issues that people face today, interwoven with a touch of magic.
We follow Yadriel as he’s just trying to find his way …
“A Spindle Splintered” by Alix E Harrow. New York: Tom Doherty Associates, 2021. 119 pages, $17.99
“A Mirror Mended” by Alix E Harrow. New York: Tom Doherty Associates, 2022, 130 pages, $18.99
From the series “Fractured Fables”.
Alix Harrow’s two recent novellas are time travel “fractured fairy tales” for adults in which Harrow takes the …
The baking season is upon us! From now until the end of the year, kitchens will be full of bakers creating delectable delights to share with family and friends. But with so many recipes to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are a few cookbooks that …