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Books Becoming Movies in 2019 by Elesha Teskey

The book-to-movie trend isn’t letting up this year. If you like to read a book before you see the screen adaptation, here’s a list of books we have that are expected to be released as movies this year. The historical … Continue reading

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Curl Up With A Good Book by Alison McCorkle

Now that the hustle and bustle of the very busy holiday season is behind us, it is time to rest, relax, and curl up with a good book. The New Liskeard branch of the Temiskaming Shores Public Library has an … Continue reading

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TSPL 100 Most Checked Out Titles in 2018 by Elesha Teskey

It’s always fun to see what books patrons are checking out the most. James Patterson and his various co-authors are the most popular, having eight books on our top 100 list. Stuart Woods follows with six titles on the list, … Continue reading

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Baby Teeth, More Than a Thriller by Elesha Teskey

Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage was one of my most anticipated books of the year. Not only because I know the author, but the premise intrigued me. This book is not for everyone as it’s about a seven-year-old named Hanna … Continue reading

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Non-fiction for Fiction Lovers by Emily Smith

Plunging into the world of non-fiction may seem a little daunting. It’s also something that we often think we should be doing. Like, maybe we should put down our favourite cozy mystery and learn something new. Good news, non-fiction can … Continue reading

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Summer Reads by Melissa Campsall

Summer is finally here. Sunny days and warm nights are perfect for reading with a cool drink in hand at the beach, cottage or home with the AC blasting! At the Temiskaming Shores Public Library, we have all your summer … Continue reading

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Summer Reading by Emily Smith

Summer reading is an entirely different experience. While in the winter, we may use reading as an excuse to stay inside where it is warm, during the summer, it’s a totally different ball game! My favourite kind of summer day … Continue reading

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Looking for a New Author?, by Elesha Teskey

People are creatures of habit. When we find something we like, we stick with it. Books are no different. We all have our favourite authors or genres. But what happens when you need something new? There are some great websites … Continue reading

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Alice, by Sue Culhane

Lisa Genova is a very popular author whose novels cover a variety of topics. One of her most well known books is “Still Alice”.  The Alice in this book has early onset Alzheimer’s and the novel revolves around the effect … Continue reading

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Prominent Female Authors, by Emily Smith

  With International Women’s Day this week, it is a great time to dive into an amazing book by a talented female author. Luckily, there are plenty of options. Stop by either branch of the Temiskaming Shores Public Library to … Continue reading

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