Tucked on a special shelf at many FVRLibraries locations are books written by our youngest patrons — self-published stories waiting to be discovered. One book a
A Book Club Just Their Size
Have you ever participated in a book club? These regular gatherings tend to follow a familiar format: choose a book that interests the whole group, then come to
Get Excited About the World Cup With These Great Reads
The World Cup kicks off June 11, and we’ve rounded up some great soccer reads from our catalog. To find more titles, you can narrow your search online or ask a
April is Poetry Month, or: If Books of Poetry You Seek, Read the Column for This Week
Hooray for poets and poetry! Arthur Sze, current U.S. Poet Laureate, has a book of poetry translations out this week called “Transient Worlds: On Translating Po
Anne McCaffrey, Mother of Dragons
Anne McCaffrey was an American science fiction writer who was born on April 1. She was the first woman to win a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award, and her novel “Th
An Abundance of Baked Goodness to Celebrate Spring
The spring equinox has passed, signaling the end of winter. Many cultures and religions observe spring rituals and festivals, and as with most things, food is p
Tilt & Other Earthquake Stories
It was supposed to be just a shopping trip at IKEA. Get that crib; she couldn’t put it off much longer. But then, disaster struck Portland. The long-talked-about Big One. She has no phone, no money, no car. The only thing she can do is walk across the wreckage of the city, trying to get…
Armchair Traveler: Hong Kong
Time for another virtual trip, and we’re heading to Hong Kong, where the spring weather is warm and humid. Hong Kong is part of China - designated as a Special
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