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The Graveyard Book

rrusso wrote 10 months ago: A story about a boy whose parents are killed by a knife-wielding murderer doesn’t sound like p … more →

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Books, books, books

redavis wrote 1 year ago: This is the time of year when many of my favorite authors are coming out with new titles. Reading a … more →

Tags: Libraries, Reading, Books

Excellence and Language

jwinkelstein wrote 1 year ago: This column appeared in the Journal on April 4, 2008. Past columns can be read at juliewinkelstein.c … more →

Tags: Julie's Column, Reading, Books, Beautiful Miscellaneous, Dominic Smith, slings and arrows

Talkin' 'Bout My Generation1 comment

albteenlib wrote 1 year ago: I have a new book to recommend to all my women friends. We members of the sandwich generation– … more →

Tags: Reading, Books

Welcome, Spring!

albteenlib wrote 1 year ago: I watched the seasons change firsthand last week while on vacation in Arizona, throwing snowballs on … more →

Tags: Reading, Books, Princess Bride, Love Stories

Almost Moon

redavis wrote 2 years ago: “When all is said and done, killing my mother came easily.” Alice Sebold follows the success of Love … more →

Tags: Library Programs, Reading, Books, almost moon, Alice Sebold, Ian McEwan, Saturday

What to read next? "Slaughterhouse Five"

redavis wrote 2 years ago: After a great response to the Albany Reads series of events, people are asking “What is the ne … more →

Tags: Library Programs, Books

Where are the travel books?

redavis wrote 2 years ago: This is a frequently asked question at the library. Librarians usually respond with, “Where ar … more →

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More "best of summer" reads

redavis wrote 2 years ago: Albany Library Board member Leah Flanagan recommends The Shakespeare Wars by Ron Rosenbaum.  “ … more →

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Favorite book of the summer

redavis wrote 2 years ago: Summer is almost over – one last long weekend to read something wonderful. I asked members of … more →

Tags: Reading, Books

What if all of Albany read the same book?

redavis wrote 2 years ago: Join your friends and neighbors in the second annual Albany Reads program. The book for this year is … more →

Tags: Books

The Catcher in the Rye Lives On1 comment

albteenlib wrote 2 years ago: Since becoming a “teen librarian” in February, I’ve been reading books written for young adults as f … more →

Tags: Teens, Libraries, Reading, Books

Mystery in the Big City

redavis wrote 2 years ago: It is not too late to enter the Alameda County Library’s reading game for adults – Myste … more →

Welcome - Let's talk about books!

redavis wrote 2 years ago: Welcome to the Albany Library Blog. The Albany Library staff is excited to be sharing ideas and info … more →


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