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What We're Reading: The Light Pirate
My choice for this month’s Adventures in Bookclubbing ‘Winds of Change’ theme was ‘The Light Pirate’ by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Dark skies warn of an incoming hurricane in a small town in Florida. Kirby, a lineman, fearless by design, is convinced it won't be as bad as predicted. His wife Frida, pregnant with their first child, is traumatized by the hurricane in her past that brought the two of them together. What we're reading: Big Swiss
I went straight to @instagram and requested to follow the private account of author, Jen Beagin, after reading 'Big Swiss.' (Yes, she accepted! ) This was, hands down, the funniest book I have read in a long time. I should preface that statement with the fact that my sense of humor can be dark, a bit dry (fans of the tv series 'Fleabag' will love this book!) and a wee bit weird.
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$10,000 in College Savings Deposits Available
Ten Parents to Win $1,000 Each in College Savings Deposits in Special DrawingRegistration is open for a special drawing of a $1,000 college savings deposit that 10 Iowa parents and guardians of students in eighth through 12th grades will be randomly selected to receive after April 30, 2025. The drawing is sponsored by ISL Education Lending.Current registrants and any parent or guardian registered for the information service, SP3 or Student Planning Pointers for Parents, by April 30, 2025, will be entered into the special drawing.
What We're Reading: Allegedly
Over the weekend there was a lot of driving involved so I was able to read 'Allegedly' by Tiffany D. Jackson, using the Libby App. I have mixed feelings on how this book ended, and I am afraid if I type my review I will either 1) give too much away or 2) sway opinions. With that being said, here is the summary from Goodreads."Mary B. Addison killed a baby.
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What We're Reading: Let Them
In the last year you have probably heard the phrase, "Let Them." If not, I highly recommend listening to Mel Robbin's podcast and reading this book. One thing that I like about Mel, is that she is so relatable! As I was reading this book, I felt like it was her and I having a conversation and she knew exactly how I was feeling. Another reason why I love Mel so much, is that she can turn the scientific facts into something that I can understand and retain. What We're Reading: The Dollhouse
My latest discovery amongst our library shelves is a historical fiction novel, 'The Dollhouse,' by Fiona Davis. I would also categorize this book as a mystery and yes, it is worth reading. This fast-paced book invites you into the lives of Rose, a modern-day journalist, and Darby, a young woman who had gone to secretary school and was staying at the Barbizon Hotel, in 1952. What We're Reading: The Unmaking of June Farrow
Adrienne Young's 'The Unmaking of June Farrow' takes the reader on a tale of parallel timelines with an untrustworthy narrator. In the mountain town of Jasper, June Farrow grapples with her family's curse, linked to her mother Susanna's mysterious disappearance. She's plagued by haunting visions & is determined to break the family curse even at the cost of her own sanity.
What We're Reading: The Light We Lost
If you are in the habit of checking Goodreads before checking out your books, then this one will show mixed reviews. 'The Light We Lost' by Jill Santopolo starts the story where Lucy and Gabe meet in college on the day of September 11, 2001. They have an instant connection on that day and feel the need to do something that matters to the world. Fry Named to 2024 Chancellor's List
Sydney Fry of Van Horne, IA, has been named to the fall 2024 chancellor’s list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the chancellor’s list, while those receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.89 are named to the deans list. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements.
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