Let me remind you that if you or someone you know needs some extra food, it is available in the Little Pantry on the east side of the library. The last time I checked it, there were plenty of nonperishable food items as well as some basic toiletries. Thanks to those who have contributed to this community resource.
I reached out to my fellow Book Club members for some book recommendations and they came through. Sue recommended Calypso by David Sedaris. I have read this as well and really enjoyed it. I recommend the audiobook read by the author. Sedaris is observant, has a way with language, and is very funny.
Sue also enjoyed Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow. She says, “It is like a true mystery that describes events in the Me, Too movement and how powerful people tried to block his investigative reporting, including having him fired from NBC. It is much more engaging than I can describe. Try to listen to it as he reads it well.”
Bonnie recommended The Council of Dads by Bruce Feiler. Bonnie describes the book: “This nonfiction book is about a young dad of twins who was diagnosed with advanced cancer. He decided if he didn’t make it, he wanted a group of his friends to become a council of dad for his girls. The book details his cancer journey and the men he picked for his council and why he selected each one.” I thought this sounded familiar, and Bonnie said there will soon be a TV show based on the book, except the twins are boys.
Holly would like for us to try Germania by Simon Winder. Says Holly: “Winder, a Brit, became fascinated with Germany during a summer vacation there with his family, and he wrote this book, which starts in the Middle Ages and goes up to the very start of Hitler (he said a million books had been written about Germany during WWII and he didn’t want to go there). It is a funny and interesting historical review of a country he believes ought to not be remembered just as the country that gave us Hitler.”
All of these selections can be found on the library’s electronic download service, RBDigital. Sometimes you have to wait for a copy, just as you do at a physical library. Some are available as an audiobook as well.
If you need a library card, go to chrl.org and look for the article, Now Taking Digital Library Card Applications, and follow the directions to get your virtual card.
Linda Wilson is everybody's favorite retired English teacher and a faithful library volunteer--even during this COVID-19 crisis, while the library remains closed "until further notice." What a woman! You can email Linda at lanew@tvn.net.
