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Book Review: Home is Burning

Book Review: Home is Burning October 5, 2015 This is the most irreverent book I have ever read, and I mean that as a compliment. Dan Marshall tells about the year in his twenties when…

Children's Department at Main Unveils NEW Sensory Room!

Children's Department at Main Unveils NEW Sensory Room! November 21, 2023 What is a Sensory Room? Sensory Rooms are spaces designed for children with sensory-processing disorders as a place to relax, self-regulate, and…

The Nettle Spinner

Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:00 The Nettle Spinner Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Red Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library. I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library. Today’s…

The Story of King Frost

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:00 The Story of King Frost Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Yellow Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library. I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library. …

The Adventures of Covan the Brown-Haired

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 12:00 The Adventures of Covan the Brown-Haired Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Orange Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library. I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the…

Food Reads for the Holidays

Food Reads for the Holidays November 23, 2023 The holidays are upon us friends. If you are still looking for some great food options to serve your friends and families, check out these foodie reads. Then go party hearty, Marty…

Body Liberation Books for the New Year

Body Liberation Books for the New Year November 16, 2023 I always love this time of year– gathering with loved ones, festive traditions, and lots of delicious food. Every year I look forward to treasured family recipes, like…

Clever Maria

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 12:00 Clever Maria Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Crimson Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library. I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library. Today’s…

The Merry Wives

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:00 The Merry Wives Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Pink Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library. I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library. Today’s…

Amanda's Best of Nonfiction Reads 2023

Amanda's Best of Nonfiction Reads 2023 December 14, 2023 Wow. Is it really that time of year already? I feel like 2023 just flew by. Maybe because I’ve spent so much time reading good books. This week you get my favorite…

Amanda's Best of Fiction and Romance 2023

Amanda's Best of Fiction and Romance 2023 December 28, 2023 I hope you enjoyed my previous post about my fave nonfic reads of the year. Here now, for my final post of 2023, I offer you my favorite Fiction and Romance…

2015 Reading Challenge from POPSUGAR

2015 Reading Challenge from POPSUGAR January 17, 2015 Since New Year’s is all about making resolutions, I think one of the best resolutions a reader can make is to diversify what they read throughout the year. That being said, POPSUGAR has created a 2015…