The 18th annual Magic Barrel: A Reading to Fight Hunger takes place on Friday, Oct. 21 in the Corvallis High School Theater. In addition to readings by 8 local authors, there will be jazz music and delicious treats from local chefs and bakers. Music starts at 6:30, followed by readings at 7:00.
A few years ago (can’t believe I’m saying that!) I wrote a post about some quirky little sites to help you find other books to read. Today I’m writing about some sites that help you keep track of your reading and might help you find some new books along the way too. It’s always nice [...]
I grew up in a climate slightly rainier than Corvallis, so I learned to appreciate sunny days! Because of this, I always feel guilty staying inside when the weather is nice – it just feels wrong. So normally I would feel bad enjoying a great book on the couch in June, but since the weather [...]
I thought I’d highlight some of the great new non-fiction that is currently (as I write this) available on the new book shelf. We have a lot of great stuff, but sometimes it’s hard to decide which books deserve to go home with you. Here are a few suggestions from a selection of subject areas:
I’m not a New Year’s resolutions sort of person. Why bother making them if I know I’m not going to keep them anyway? But I have been thinking about my reading habits the last little while, and I think I’m going to make some reading resolutions.
This time of year we could all use a little sunshine and warmth. For a taste of life in the Greek Islands, join us in the Main Meeting Room at the Corvallis Library on Friday, Feb. 27th at 7pm.
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