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Children’s non-fiction is an area which is often ignored. When children go to the library, their focus naturally tends towards picture books, juvenile fiction, and graphic novels. As a result, […]
Northern Spy by Flynn Berry Despite the 1998 Good Friday Agreement regarding “the Troubles” in Ireland, “The basic argument of the Troubles hadn’t been resolved: most Catholics still wanted a […]
When You Trap a Tiger, written by Tae Keller (Winner of the 2021 Newbery Medal) Suggested ages: 8-12 years The magic of stories and the bonds of family intertwine in […]
32 Yolks From My Mother’s Table to Working on the Line by Eric Ripert “My father died when I was young. That is the central tragedy of my life. But […]
2034: A Novel of the Next World War by Elliot Ackerman & Admiral James Stavridis Speculative fiction is not one of my favorite genres but this phenomenal read had me […]
The coming of June brings on our library’s Summer Reading Program. Though it will come to you virtually, it will involve frequent live interactions with children and performers. I have […]
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Nobel Laureate Sir Kazuo Ishiguro’s moving new novel of speculative fiction explores what it means to be human. Beautifully written in his usual […]
As you may be aware, Placitas Community Library Adult Programs is offering “Placitas Reads” which, in a sense, is a book club for our entire Placitas community. The theme is […]