Fall is here, read a book

The days might be warm, but the nights are definitely getting cooler. All the Michiganders know what that means...fall is coming. Thank goodness it's not "winter is coming" for more reasons than one (shout out to all the Game of Thrones fans). So, throw on one of those wearable blankets, strap on your boots, and hold my spiced pumpkin latte because we're gonna dive into some autumn reads!

Looking for spooky, thrilling, macabre, and/or mysterious? Try these out:

Looking for something newer? Try these:

Looking for cozy reads? Try these out:

Fall into a good book this autumn!🍁🍂

Book Sale Ends September 19th

 

Ahoy, book lovers and treasure hunters alike! Mark your calendar and get ready to dig deep into our bookish bounty!

The Portland District Library is having a book sale September 9 to the 19 where you can fill a bag with fiction and non-fiction, children’s picture books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and more for only $2.

This kind of sale only comes twice a year so whether you’re a voracious reader or a casual browser, there’s something for everyone.

Remembering

During this month, although Labor Day is always a big date on the calendar, it is far easier to think about than September 11th. Thinking back to that time when those events were unfolding, I still get the same creeping dread and fear that I remember as a child. To combat the dark thoughts and feelings, I have been doing more research about that event, and particularly about the heroic efforts of the passengers aboard Flight 93.

If you are interested in tackling this difficult topic, try these books:

I cannot help but think about the terrible things that occurred that day, but I would like to think by remembering the glimmers of good in it that I am honoring the best of humanity. I'd like to think, in some small way, by changing my mindset on the matter that I am propelling good. As we remember back to this date, let us also remember the good.