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What library staff are reading this fall

Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes No matter what else you have planned over the next few months, I hope picking up a great book or two is on your list. Library…


What I’ve been reading lately

Since I spend a lot of time reading, I often come across books that I would like to talk about in this column, but for whatever reason the opportunity just…


Children’s books for Truth and Reconciliation

Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes Our Librarian Jennifer has put together a selection of titles for Sept. 30’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, all of which highlight rising voices from…


September 2021 staff picks roundup

Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes The staff of the County of L&A Libraries are avid readers and always eager to share their favourite books. Here we bring you a list of some of the…


Ten library-set books

Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes Perhaps it is narcissism, but people who love to read often love books that celebrate books. This means that you’ll find plenty of stories set against…


March of the celebrity book club

Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes Not too long ago, Oprah was the queen of the celebrity book club. If she promoted a title by slapping a giant “O” sticker on the…


Staff picks for August

Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes The staff of the County of L&A Libraries are avid readers and always eager to share their favourite books. Here we bring you a list of some of the…


Fall 2021 literary preview

Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes Even though we are basking in the glory days of summer, library staff are busy prepping for fall by researching and getting orders in for the…


The best reads of 2021-so far

Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes In my experience, 2021 has been one big reading rut. Looking back on the first half of the year, I am surprised at how few books…


July 2021 staff picks roundup

Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes The staff of the County of L&A Libraries are avid readers and always eager to share their favourite books. Here we bring you a list of some of the…


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