When Choosing Fiction, Don’t Settle for Less

To borrow and repurpose a related quote: The book you want exists. Don’t settle until you find it. It’s fun to browse around the library's “New and Notable” shelves. I read plenty of classic fiction so I appreciate it when others recommend new novels and authors. But I have noticed something in the past five … Continue reading When Choosing Fiction, Don’t Settle for Less

Self-Publishing and the Local Library

Just when I think I've become familiar with all the resources at my local library, I'll happen upon yet another free feature. Today it was the surprise of finding a self-publishing community! Indie Author Project--bringing together public libraries, authors, curators, and readers--started out as a partnership with Library Journal, and turned into a publishing community. … Continue reading Self-Publishing and the Local Library

Summer Learning

Even though most schools are closing for the summer, learning doesn't stop. In fact, learning outside of school can be one of the most valuable ways to increase our--and our kids' and grandkids'--knowledge and understanding in various fields of interest. From what I understand from working in the education field, and from personal experience, learning … Continue reading Summer Learning

Update – the Calgary READS Big Book Sale has been cancelled

With the wellbeing of our community in mind, the Big Book Sale has been cancelled... Take special care & take comfort in books and reading aloud!From all of us at Calgary READS Thanks for giving it your best shot, Calgary READS! You are awesome and it will happen in the future! By the way, anyone … Continue reading Update – the Calgary READS Big Book Sale has been cancelled

A heads-up for fans of Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure

Is Leoshine a Princess, a Slave, or a Queen? The first book in the upcoming Leoshine series, Leoshine Princess Oracle, will lead you into the fascinating world created by talented author N. MacCameron. To find out more about Leoshine, and the launch of this inspiring series, head over to https://leoshine.micandpen.com/ . There you'll also find … Continue reading A heads-up for fans of Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure