Posted by Cynthia Manuel

A POETRY MONTH STORY

A POETRY MONTH STORY

Here are a couple of her poems from another old book, a 1930 ex-library book called “Stars Tonight.” Yes, Sara Teasdale was fond of the stars. Dorothy Lathrop (1891-1980) An illustrator and writer from the 1920s and 30s. She illustrated 38 books and wrote 9 children’s books. She won the Caldecott Medal in 1938. Her … Continue reading

SALT TO THE SEA by Ruta Sepetys

SALT TO THE SEA by Ruta Sepetys

A book recommendation… Let’s start with this: it’s a young adult novel. But by now you may have learned that many of the books written for teens are vastly superior to the often plodding modern fiction for adults. Or, say you just need a break from Ulysses, or Moby Dick, or Infinite Jest. YA fiction … Continue reading

Ralph Moody Books

Just in at The Eclectic Reader…5 titles by Ralph Moody (1898-1982), a Colorado favorite. He wrote 17 novels and autobiographies, many set in Colorado and the colorful American West. His family moved to Littleton, Colorado in 1906 when he was 8 years old. His most famous book, Little Britches, is about those years. I have … Continue reading

Ideas for Christmas

We are well stocked with a variety of books for all ages. The extras include puzzles, CDs, DVDs, and a few flea market items. A pressed fairy book! We have an amazing collection of fishing books!