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I enjoyed Kathryn Stockett’s novel, The Help. Can you suggest other historical fiction by and about women?
That’s a great question…..and right in the middle of National Women’s History Month! Here are a few authors to consider: Kathleen Grissom – The Kitchen House (2010) Beth Hoffman – Saving CeeCee Honeycut … Continue reading
I like Stuart Woods, who else writes like that?
That’s a great question! We’re excited to let you know that we now have NoveList. It’s a wonderful, reader-friendly tool linked to our online catalog. When you search for a title, such as Stuart Woods’ novel, Son of Stone, and … Continue reading
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I remember a reading a poem in high school about a lady and a lake. Can you help me find the poem?
Perhaps you are thinking of Sir Walter Scott’s narrative poem, The Lady of the Lake. First published in 1810, the poem draws on the romance of the ever-popular Arthurian legend that has been so successfully adapted in many other works. … Continue reading
Q&A: I want to publish my own book. Can the library help?
Yes! The Central Library’s Humanities Division (3rd floor) has a collection of books that will help you to find a literary agent, determine the best publishers for your books, and give you submission guidelines. In addition, the library has books … Continue reading
Q&A: What type of materials does the library have on the Harlem Renaissance?
The richness of the Harlem Renaissance experience is reflected in the range of resources available on this historical, multi-disciplinary subject. Explore the sights, sounds, creativity and people of this cultural movement of the 1920s and 1930s through books, CDs, videos, … Continue reading
