Shattered (Book #2 Alaskan Courage)
Dani Pettrey
Bethany House Publishers
The McKennas return for another suspense driven adventure. When her brother Reef becomes the prime suspect in a tragic murder, Piper McKenna is determined to prove his innocence. Deputy Landon Grainger wants to believe in his friend's innocence, but the evidence proves otherwise. Teaming up, Piper and Landon must find the truth before time runs out.
Pettrey has once again created a page turner with this second installment in the series. Readers who enjoy a mixture of love, danger, and suspense will definitely be waiting for the next one!
I received a free copy of this book from the publishers in exchange for this review.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Book Review: A Home in Drayton Valley
A Home in Drayton Valley
Kim Vogel Sawyer
Bethany House Publishers
Kim Vogel Sawyer
Bethany House Publishers
Tarsie Raines is a woman in need of a change of scenery. When
the opportunity arises, she joins her friends Joss and Mary Brubacher and their
two children on a move from New York City to Kansas. When tragedy occurs, Tarsie
and Joss are thrown together as they try to provide better lives for themselves
and their family in a new home. Will past hurts and prejudices stop them from
creating a better future?
Kim Vogal Sawyer has created a thought-provoking novel that
will keep readers entertained from beginning to end. With a spunky female lead,
and delightful supporting characters, I thought this book was an absolutely
wonderful novel about loss, love, and forgiveness.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for this
review from Bethany House Publishers and I received no monetary compensation.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Caitlyn's Blog
What words come to mind when you think about libraries....and....wait for it....homeschoolers??
Caitlyn has a post that will answer all of your questions. Or maybe even prompt you to think of some new ones.
Read it, and my comments, HERE!
Caitlyn has a post that will answer all of your questions. Or maybe even prompt you to think of some new ones.
Read it, and my comments, HERE!
Fabiana's Blog
Hey! One of my classmates has a great discussion about social media and the library. Check out my comments here!
2, 4, 6, 8, Why Don't We Collaborate?!
I stumbled upon this post on YALSA's blog which is the perfect compliment to our class discussion about collaboration last night! Even though we mostly talked about collaboration between public libraries and school libraries, YALSA takes it one step further and encourages libraries to think outside of the box when it comes to partnerships between different organizations.
Check out the original post, and my comment, HERE!
Check out the original post, and my comment, HERE!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Martha's Blog
Once again, Martha has outdone herself with an AWESOME display that brings together some amazing things: kids, presidents, and library displays!
Check out her ideas, and my comments, HERE!
Check out her ideas, and my comments, HERE!
Hillary's Blog
Hillary is now a hero amongst library workers as she seeks to thwart the devious plans of "The Scribbler".
Confused? Check out her post and my comment here!
Confused? Check out her post and my comment here!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Stereotypes and Shoes!
I have the hardest time when it comes to stereotypes and librarians. I recently went to a new doctor, who, after just a few minutes, asked me what I was going to school for. When I told her I wanted to be a children's librarian, I got the typical response.
"Really? You want to work somewhere quiet all day? I wouldn't picture you doing that!"
Oh boy. If I had a nickel for every single time I have heard that, well, let's just say I would have library school paid off by now.
I think that it can be extremely hard to try to explain how interactive working in a library actually is. For someone as talkative as myself, I don't see this job as being a typical "desk job", which is how I think a lot of people picture it. Working in a school library, I'm talking all day long and interacting with teachers, students, and staff. Rarely, if ever, am I sitting in a quiet library. And NEVER am I reading a book (another common misconception of what a library worker does all day).
I think the problem is that libraries have come so far, but those who stick with the stereotypes are probably the same people who don't use their library, unfortunately.
So the next time someone wonders why a chatty, bubbly, 20-something adult wants to work in a library, well, you know what they say.....if the shoe fits.......
"Really? You want to work somewhere quiet all day? I wouldn't picture you doing that!"
Oh boy. If I had a nickel for every single time I have heard that, well, let's just say I would have library school paid off by now.
I think that it can be extremely hard to try to explain how interactive working in a library actually is. For someone as talkative as myself, I don't see this job as being a typical "desk job", which is how I think a lot of people picture it. Working in a school library, I'm talking all day long and interacting with teachers, students, and staff. Rarely, if ever, am I sitting in a quiet library. And NEVER am I reading a book (another common misconception of what a library worker does all day).
I think the problem is that libraries have come so far, but those who stick with the stereotypes are probably the same people who don't use their library, unfortunately.
So the next time someone wonders why a chatty, bubbly, 20-something adult wants to work in a library, well, you know what they say.....if the shoe fits.......
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