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  • “The Illuminator” by Brenda Rickman Vantrease

    Olivia recommends: The Illuminator by Brenda Rickman Vantrease

    Genre: Historical fiction

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: Richly detailed and irresistibly compelling, Vantrease’s “The Illuminator” is a glorious story of love, art, religion, and treachery at an extraordinary turning point in 14th century British history.

    Olivia says: I could not put this book down! I don’t think the author has many other published titles but nevertheless, this book is worth the read. I enjoyed all the characters and their development throughout the book. The storyline was great and of course, being set in England, its a favorite of mine.

  • “Normal Women” by Phillippa Gregory

    Olivia recommends: Normal Women by Philippa Gregory

    Genre: Non-fiction history

    Reading level: Teen and up

    Summary: Packed with historical facts and details, Gregory writes of about women and their major roles in history from the 12th century to now.

    Olivia says: I enjoy reading anything by this author, but this is the fist non-fiction title of hers I have read. With a keen knowledge of British history, I knew this book would be a winner, and it is.

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library.

  • Kanopy & Popcorn

    Have you heard the name “Kanopy” floating around, but don’t really know what it means? Come learn about Kanopy, the free streaming service that you can access on any smart device with your library card.

    Kanopy has a vast library of documentaries, international films, cult classics, children’s content, and a uniquely curated selection of other movies. We’ll show you how to use the platform and watch a sampling of the films available while the popcorn pops on May 16 at 6:30pm. No registration required. Hope to see you there!

  • Craft Circle: Mandala Rock Painting

    Join us on May 30 at 6:30pm for the beautiful meditative art of mandala rock painting! Bring a large smooth rock, or borrow one of ours. Paints will be provided.

    There will be a new craft each month, so keep a eye on our website for the next one!

  • Bead It!

    Design your own jewelry with glass beads and memory wire! You’ll go home with a pretty, personalized necklace or bracelet. Join us on May 23 at 6:30pm at Foster Public Library. All materials are provided. No registration required.

  • Word Game Night

    Join us for an all-ages game night that will train your brain! Every third Tuesday at 6:30pm at Foster Public Library, we’ll be playing Wordle, Scrabble, Bananagrams, and even more fun word games. No registration required.

  • “Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez

    Kylie recommends: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

    Genre: Contemporary romance

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: Justin writes a viral Reddit post about his curse where every woman he dates goes on to find their soulmate the second they break up. Emma has this same problem, so she slides into his DMs and they band together to break their curses by “dating” each other so they will both be able to find their soulmates after they break up.

    Kylie says: Abby Jimenez takes the typical cutesy contemporary romance and adds layers and deepness to her stories making them not only swoon-worthy, but impactful and heart-wrenching too. If you like the “he falls first,” fake dating, and found-family tropes, then this one is for you.

    This title is available at Foster Public Library.

  • “Girl One” by Sara Flannery Murphy

    Cathy recommends: Girl One by Sara Flannery Murphy

    Genre: Sci-fi suspense

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: First-person story of one special woman and her journey into self-discovery while looking for her missing mother.

    Cathy says: I was captivated by the details of the creation of this special woman, her discoveries, and the power of love. This book reminded me again that relatives are bound together by blood, but family is bound by the heart. I could not put this book down.

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library.

  • “We Play Ourselves” by Jen Silverman

    Audrey recommends: We Play Ourselves by Jen Silverman

    Genre: Contemporary fiction

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: Cass, an up-and-coming playwright, moves across the country to reinvent herself after her latest flop leads to a social media implosion.

    Audrey says: This book is all about the complicated relationships between artists: infatuation, jealousy, pity, worship, betrayal. Cass idolizes an older director, demonizes her younger-but-more-successful colleague, obsesses over her filmmaker neighbor, dismisses the teens acting in the film. By the end of the story, all these relationships have flipped around, and Cass’s truest friend might be her agent’s secretary, who she only knows in the form of brief phone conversations. This novel untangles the conflated webs of fame, love, success, and happiness. I find it a must-read for creative types.

  • “Divine Rivals” by Rebecca Ross

    Kylie recommends: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

    Genre: Historical romantasy

    Reading level: YA

    Summary: This enchanting historical war-time romantasy story starts with “anonymous” epistolary letters between the main characters, paralleled with their rival positions at the local newspaper, before focusing more on the grittiness and realities of war.

    Kylie says: I loved the characters and their romance but found the plot to be a bit slow. The way Ross writes is encapsulating and feels like a breath of fresh air. The ending leaves you on a major cliffhanger, so get ready to pick up book #2 in this duology.