I read in The Columbian recently that the Great Train Show was held at the Clark County Event Center. Model train enthusiasts probably already know about this event, but I was unaware of it. The story prompted me to search the library’s catalog to see what we might have related to model railroads. Guess what? We have two magazine subscriptions, Model Railroader and Railroad Model Craftsman, as well as a collection of books. If model trains are your thing, and you didn’t know about the library’s collection, come check it out!
My husband and I enjoy train trips and have taken quite a few over the years, including two overnight excursions in Amtrak’s Roomette sleeper car. A word that ends in “ette” can mean many things, but in this case, “ette” means wee. Room enough for two people to sit and enjoy the scenery passing by, but you’re packed like sardines during bedtime. Oh well, we don’t regret any of the trips; each one builds character.
For those who enjoy trains, especially the larger variety, I offer a selection of titles for kids and adults. Who doesn’t get a kick out of waving at the engineer when a train passes by? Stay on track by adding a train-related book to your reading list.
Choo-choo!
Children:
- "Amazing Trains ABC” [DVD] directed by Pippa Seymour.
- “Hamish Takes the Train” written and illustrated by Daisy Hirst.
- “Train” written by John Coiley, published by Dorling Kindersley.
- “Trains Run!” written by George Ella Lyon and Benn Lyon, illustrated by Mick Wiggins.
Adults:
- “Around the World in 80 Trains: A 45,000-Mile Adventure” by Monisha Rajesh.
- “A Short History of the Railroad” by Christian Wolmar.
New at the Library
Fiction
- “The Bacta War” by Michael A. Stackpole.
- “Tread of Angels” by Rebecca Roanhorse.
- “Without a Trace” by Danielle Steel.
Nonfiction
- “Beyond Measure: The Hidden History of Measurement from Cubits to Quantum Constants” by James Vincent.
- “Knot Bad Amigurumi: Learn Crochet Stitches & Techniques to Create Cute Creatures with 25 Easy Patterns” by Vincent Green-Hite.
- “Vegan Africa: Plant-Based Recipes from Ethiopia to Senegal” by Marie Kacouchia.
Children
- “Angelina and the Royal Wedding” written by Katharine Holabird, illustrated by Helen Craig.
- “Oscar from Elsewhere” by Jaclyn Moriarty.
- “Spider-Man Character Encyclopedia” by Daniel Wallace and Melanie Scott.
This is just a small sampling of the many new titles added each week to the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries collection. Find more in our catalog, or call 360-906-5000 to reserve titles or find additional listings.
Jan Johnston, Collection Manager
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries
You can email Jan at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
