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  • “The Promise” by Bobby DePalo

    Cathy recommends: The Promise by Bobby DePalo

    Genre: Fiction

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: One man’s journey to complete a promise decades old.

    Cathy says: The adage ‘What goes around, comes around’ is perfectly exemplified here. This novella is so concisely written that it packs an emotional punch with almost every turn of a page. At the end of the book, the reader is left asking oneself, “What just happened?!” Of interest, Mr. DePalo, the author, was Foster’s Citizen of the Year in 2019.

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library and Foster Public Library.

  • “The Fake Mate” by Lana Ferguson

    Kylie recommends: The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson

    Genre: Paranormal contemporary romance

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: I AM WARNING YOU, this is a very spicy paranormal werewolf/shifter romance about a nurse and a doctor who have to fake date, but unbeknownst to them, they are a perfect pairing: an Alpha and Omega.

    Kylie says: This is a fast read with the fake dating trope that you will fly right through so buckle up and have a glass of water handy.

  • “Done and Dusted” by Lyla Sage

    Kylie recommends: Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage

    Genre: Contemporary cowboy romance

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: This is a quick small town country/cowboy romance between Emmy and her older brother’s best friend when she moves back to her hometown after a riding accident.

    Kylie says: This dual-POV story is full of romantic tension and the off-limits trope, and features a female main character with ADHD.

  • “A Fine Romance: Falling in Love with the English Countryside” by Susan Branch

    Olivia recommends: A Fine Romance: Falling in Love with the English Countryside by Susan Branch

    Genre: Memoir

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: Who doesn’t love photos of beautiful flowers and cottages?

    Olivia says: Susan Branch has a very eloquent way of writing. Her hand painted watercolors that adorn each page help to paint the pictures of her adventures in the UK exploring the English countryside. I couldn’t put it down!

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library.

  • “The Blue House” by Phoebe Wahl

    Audrey recommends: The Blue House by Phoebe Wahl

    Genre: Picture book

    Reading level: Age 4-8

    Summary: Leo and his dad are forced to move out of their beloved neighborhood when the cranes come to knock it down.

    Audrey says: There’s nothing more difficult than going through a huge unexpected life transition. I love the way Leo’s single-parent household channels their big emotions into music and art. Not to mention, Wahl’s illustrations are beautiful. Her intricate paintings are littered with little Easter eggs to favorite albums and musicians, plus a cat hiding on every spread. You can easily find yourself lingering on a single image for several minutes.

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library.

  • Duckling Day!

    Stop by Tyler Free Library between 12:30 and 3pm on April 20 to snuggle some adorable hatchlings!

  • Land Conservation with the USDA

    Join us on April 30 at 6pm at Foster Public Library to learn about the US Department of Agriculture and how to take care of your land, both your yourself and generations to come.

  • “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros

    Kylie recommends: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

    Genre: Romantasy

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: If you like easy-to-read, immersive stories that give you 2014 nostalgia with trials and tests as well as great worldbuilding, this one is for you.

    Kylie says: This is a fast-paced, dark and moody romantasy book with dragons and powerful characters.

  • Rhode Side Trivia Night

    How much do you know about Rhode Island? Test your knowledge with a quiz night! Professor Roberta Humble hosts this trivia tournament on April 23 at 6pm. All ages are welcome to join!

  • Emergency Preparedness Workshop

    Rhode Island Department of Health will lead an interactive workshop on how to be prepared for any emergency situation.

    Join us at 6pm on April 18 at Foster Public Library. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join.