Last July at West Elmira Library our staff member, Ahnece, and two of our patrons, Mary Ann and Claire, wrote a review article about the book The Fault in Our Stars. This summer Ahnece, Mary Ann, and Claire all went Continue reading The Fault in Our Stars – Book vs. Movie
With his novel The Good Lord Bird James McBride can stand shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Mark Twain and John Steinbeck. The book is thought provoking, passionate and beautifully written. It is also a great read of the Continue reading THE GOOD LORD BIRD by James McBride
Now here is my secret. It is very simple. It is only with one’s heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is invisible to the eye. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince My son, Benjamin, and I recently Continue reading Wonder by RJ Palacio: A Story of Acceptance