The Mistress of Spices: a Spice Fantasy
The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni DB 87874 transports you immediately with a literary-sensory explosion of color, scent, and touch to an exotic land of spices. This exotic … Continued
Daily Newspapers and more for LAMP Patrons!
You may know that the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians offers a handful of audio magazines by mail, but did you know that our patrons are eligible for a … Continued
Not the Treasure For Me
The Alchemist DB 37602 by Paulo Coelho is a tale of self-determination, discovery, and most importantly, treasure. Wait, maybe I’ve got those mixed up… Anyways, this short but poignant allegorical … Continued
Perspectives on “Becoming” from LBPH
The LBPH Talking Books Book Club read the new autobiography Becoming by Michelle Obama. The former First Lady details her experience growing up in the South Side of Chicago, her passion … Continued
My favorite books to read (to children)
The introduction of “chapter books” is an exciting, if sometimes intimidating experience for children. It’s a new format, with more content, and a bigger vocabulary! As a babysitter that relishes … Continued
Garden Noam: Tranquil Space, Turbulent Topic
International politics, U.S. imperialism, journalistic corruption, and infringement of democratic rights: what better place to digest these heady and complex concepts than in the garden, while surrounding yourself with peace … Continued
Travels With Charley: In Search of America (and a good road trip book)
“We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.” – John Steinbeck, Travels With Charley Somehow having managed to skip any Steinbeck in … Continued
A Smorgasbord of the Supernatural
I am a scaredy cat and I enthusiastically avoid gruesome stories, whether in movies or in books. But I do love fantasy and pieces that flirt with the haunting realm … Continued
Tween Queens: A Tale of Two Ella’s
We all, I assume, know Disney’s iconic version of the fairy tale Cinderella. Friend to small animals, sings while scrubbing floors, love at first sight with Prince Charming, dainty feet, … Continued
Likability of the Camel Lady
Does a likable character equate to a likable book? How does an unsavory character effect ones experience of a book? These questions come to me after reading—actually, devouring—the autobiographical saga … Continued