Dear Reader:
The Russell Library has a wonderful new children’s anthology collection, which includes such topics at Aquatic Life, The Secret World of Plants, Natures Treasures, and more! This set of books are not only beautifully embossed on the outside but contain amazing and informative illustrations on the inside. Be sure to check out these amazing new books and explore all that they have to offer.
THIS WEEK’S BOOK REVIEW courtesy of Jenny Kostuik: Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Genre: Contemporary fiction/romance
For fans of: Taylor Jenkins Reid, Carley Fortune, and Tessa Bailey
Currently available at the Russell Library in the New Release section.
Overview: In Emily Henry’s Book Lovers, we follow the lives of workaholic Nora Stephens, a cut-throat literary agent, and her beloved younger sister, Libby. Nora is not your typical romance heroine; she thrives in her high-powered job in New York City and has no interest in slowing down her hustle. Her one soft spot is her sister, Libby, who just so happens to be pregnant. Nora will do anything to make her sister happy, which is how she ends up in the small town of Sunshine Falls, crossing off summer bucket-list items with her sister. There’s just one wrench in her plans for care-free summer fun, the brooding Charlie Lastra. Does their rivalry hold the potential to give Nora the happily-ever-after she didn’t know she wanted?
My thoughts: Emily Henry is known for writing the perfect summer romances; and Book Lovers is no exception! Henry writes amazing banter between Nora and Charlie that manages to build chemistry and evoke enough emotions that you will be rooting for these two to put aside their differences to come together. While this book is a romance, it does not fall short on delving into heavier topics such as inter-familial relationships and work-life balance. As a city girl myself, I found it refreshing to read about a career-focused protagonist maneuvering through the romantic world in a quaint, small town. I would absolutely recommend Emily Henry’s Book Lovers to anyone in the mood for a heartfelt and witty read.
Jenny awarded this book a 4 out of 5 stars!
New Books at the library this Week:
- You Can Farm: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Start and Succeed in a Farming Enterprise by Joel Salatin (Adult Non-Fiction)
- Sleeping and the Dead by Ann Cleeves (Adult Fiction)
- Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of Their Lost World by Steve Brusatte (Adult Non-Fiction)
- Diary Keepers: World War II in the Netherlands, As Written by the People Who Lived Through It by Nina Siegal (Adult Non-Fiction)
Don’t forget about The Russell Library Farmers’ Market, every Friday from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM and the library “Hotdog Fundraiser”.
For more information on any of our Children’s and Seniors’ programming, The Russell Library Farmers’ Market, the Summer Reading Program, or anything library related, please contact the Russell library at 204-773-3127 / ruslib@mymts.net or Binscarth library at 204-532-2447 / binslb@mymts.net or message us on Facebook. You can also visit our website at https://russellbinscarthlibrary.ca for more information.
“A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.”—Chinese proverb.
Happy Reading, Until Next Time,
The Library Ladies