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Things You May Not Know about TSPL by Sharren Reil

I am a fairly new Library Clerk at TSPL, and getting this job has really opened my eyes to all the library has to offer. Of course we have books, but there is so much more! Let’s start with the building that houses our collection. Our library in New Liskeard is one of 125 libraries across Canada that was funded by a very wealthy business man and philanthropist named Andrew Carnegie. He funded 111 libraries in Ontario, and worldwide he financed, through his foundation, 2509 libraries. He was a very...

Books with Unreliable Narrators by Emily Smith

The use of an unreliable narrator in fiction books is a common trope, particularly within the mystery and thriller genre. An unreliable narrator adds to the intrigue. It leaves the reader wondering whether or not they can be trusted.  Is the narrator crazy? Or is there actually someone out to get them…

One of the more popular books with an unreliable narrator is Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. The main character may have witnessed, or even been involved in a crime, but she was drunk and...

Comfort Reading by Elesha Teskey

The end days of summer are here and our thoughts are turning to the cooler weather of fall and the comforts of a cozy blanket and warm beverages…or maybe pumpkin spice products if that’s your thing. Fall is traditionally a season of change as we prepare for the coming winter but sometimes it’s nice to hang onto the familiar, like a favourite book.

There are some people who don’t like to re-read books, but I’m not one of those. Like a favourite movie, there’s something wonderful about being able...

Calling All Royals Fans by Hannah Wight

If you’re anything like me, then you’re captivated by the British Royal Family. I love reading and learning about all things Royal, and have thus discovered a great collection of books here at the library that have met this need. Below is a list of books that you may find intriguing:

 

1) The Gown by Jennifer Robson

The Gown is a captivating historical fiction novel about Queen Elizabeth’s wedding gown and the women who made it. This novel jumps from London, 1947 to Toronto, 2016 and follows...

My Brain on Books by Sharren Reil

I have always preferred a good book over a movie or T.V. show and now neuroscientists are telling me that this benefits my brain!  Recent studies into how the brain works are revealing that reading, and also listening to stories, has positive effects on brain development.  Listening to stories, like our available eBooks, makes your brain work.  Different areas of my brain light up depending on the topic discussed.

When we read or listen to words our brains makes pictures, or photos...