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TREASURES ON THE SHELVES

Treasures on the Shelves: New year brings new books to read

Happy New Year! As we begin 2024, or any new calendar year, it’s natural to view the upcoming months as filled with possibility and potential, ... Read more

by Holly Howze, Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:19 am

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The Garden Muse: History of the Bottle Brush Tree

Let us talk about the Bottle Brush Tree. Not the popular shrub Callistemon with its beautiful cylindrical brush-like flowers. You know, the miniature funky faux ... Read more

by Holly Howze, Friday, December 22, 2023 5:04 pm

TREASURES ON THE SHELVES

Treasures on the Shelves: Looking back on 2023

Every December as the year draws to a close, I like to look back over the books I’ve read (or read about) and see what ... Read more

by Holly Howze, Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:55 pm

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Treasures on the Shelves: A time to celebrate with a good book

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this week, there is another celebration taking place with Native American Heritage Month. Established in 1990 with the intent ... Read more

by Holly Howze, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 5:07 pm

TREASURES ON THE SHELVES

Books can provide good scares this Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, with decorations on houses and in yards as people get ready to celebrate the scariest day of the year. ... Read more

by Holly Howze, Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:48 am

TREASURES ON THE SHELVES

Treasures on the Shelves: Some new books from familiar authors

Now that fall is here, we can look forward to cooler temperatures and falling leaves and also new titles from some of our favorite authors. ... Read more

by Holly Howze, Sunday, October 1, 2023 10:27 am

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Treasures on the Shelves: Don’t predict the demise of books just yet

Recently I was reading a Kindle book on my phone when a message popped up: Thank you for reading on National Book Lover’s Day! I ... Read more

by Holly Howze, Friday, September 1, 2023 11:00 am

TREASURES ON THE SHELVES

Treasures on the shelves: We have a solution to the Hollywood strike

If you follow entertainment news, then you are aware that both Hollywood writers and actors are on strike. This has had an immediate impact on ... Read more

by Holly Howze, Friday, August 4, 2023 9:58 am

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Treasures on the Shelves: Here’s some beach reading to consider

Now that we are fully into summer, it’s that time of year to embrace one of the best things about the season: the beach read! ... Read more

by Holly Howze, Friday, July 7, 2023 11:00 am

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Treasure on the Shelves: What can I learn about Juneteenth?

As we move into the summer holiday season, there is a new holiday that’s been added to our celebration calendars. Juneteenth, which is observed on ... Read more

by Holly Howze, Friday, June 9, 2023 3:59 pm

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