Amanda's Best of 2019 (That I Haven't Shared Yet)

Amanda's Best of 2019 (That I Haven't Shared Yet) December 26, 2019 Last time I gave you my favorite Big Booty Bios. In July, I mentioned my favorites so far. Now I’m gonna share my other faves for 2019…

Erotic stories for Punjabi widows

Erotic stories for Punjabi widows February 13, 2020 Who doesn't love finding a magical audiobook from an author they've never heard of?   On Thanksgiving I told you about…

Science Fair

Science Fair March 26, 2020 These have to be the smartest kids in the history of the world. This is amazing. What in the world? *author sits in silence – stunned* Ok.  I…

NPL Suspends Macmillan eBook Purchases

NPL Suspends Macmillan eBook Purchases November 1, 2019 Publisher’s Embargo will hurt Customers, Library says */ NPL director Kent Oliver speaks about eBook access at an ALA press…

4 New Food Books

4 New Food Books November 7, 2019 A cookbook, an essay collection, a chef memoir, and a book by a James Beard Award-winning food journalist. Erin Gleeson’s latest focuses on the…

Just Desserts

Just Desserts November 25, 2019 Not sure what to bring to the table this Thanksgiving? Don't worry—I've got you covered. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Not only are you…

Holiday Hits

Holiday Hits December 19, 2019 'Tis the season to bust out some of the best tunes. As you may or may not know, for years I worked at a theme park called Holiday World. If you aren't…

Best of 2019

Best of 2019 December 23, 2019 Well folks here we are at the end of another year. I've laughed, I've cried, and I've definitely hit my reading goal. Let me tell you all about my 2019 stand outs…

Dream of Writing a Novel? Start this Month.

Dream of Writing a Novel? Start this Month. November 6, 2019 NaNoWriMo Events at Library Begin Thursday, November 7   NaNoWriMo helps writers get to 50,000 words in one …

Books That Make Great Gifts for Kids

Books That Make Great Gifts for Kids December 3, 2019 It’s that magical time of year again -- the holiday season. Or, as I like to call it -- book giving season! In my humble librarian…

The Auctioneer

The Auctioneer November 8, 2019 Even though most of Joan Samson's novel The Auctioneer takes place during the three seasons of the year that aren't winter, it possesses a bleak and chilly atmosphere that might as well be the coldest…

On Veterans Day, NPL Asks Service Members a Question

On Veterans Day, NPL Asks Service Members a Question November 11, 2019 When You Read About War, What do You Think? What does war mean to us? Since 1776, our country has been involved in…

Library’s Reading Experts Celebrate Sesame Street Anniversary

Library’s Reading Experts Celebrate Sesame Street Anniversary November 14, 2019 Early Literacy Team Shares Favorite Moments, Tips for Reading-Based Fun With Your Little One How can you…

Nashville City Cemetery Interments (1846-1979)

List of burials in the Nashville City Cemetery from 1846 to 1979 based on original historical documents. 

Little Readers Make Giant Strides with Read to Rise

Little Readers Make Giant Strides with Read to Rise November 15, 2019 We’ve got Some big Discoveries to Share in our Second Monthly Update */ What do bulldozers, squirrels, and fruit…