Biltmore Estate, The Vanderbilts, Gilded Age
Part history book and part family saga.
Love is in the Air
What could be better than a charming love story? Pittsburgh Opera concludes its 2017-2018 season with their April production of Gaetano Donizetti’s bel canto comedy, The Elixir of Love. Love-sick … Continued
JW’s Picks for Spring 2018
I thought I would share the titles of the books I’m considering reading this spring in hopes of potentially sparking spontaneous book discussions!
The Seventh Function of Language
You’ll both cringe and laugh out loud when you discover the meaning behind the book’s cover.
To Die But Once
A great addition to the Maisie Dobbs series! In 1940, England is a country facing great uncertainty. On the cusp of World War II, many questions remain unanswered. Will there … Continued
Moving Memoirs
This selection of memoirs will hook you from the first page with their moving accounts of living through trauma and upheaval, both personal and collective.
Becoming a U.S. Citizen? Tools for the Naturalization Journey
Are you thinking of becoming a U.S. citizen? The library offers many ways to learn about U.S. civics, history, and culture, as well as many ways to practice for the civics … Continued
Don’t Miss These May 2018 Releases
The reviews for these titles are so intriguing we want to give you an opportunity to get your requests in early.
From Tragedy to Humor
A rare look into growing up as a poor young black female in the inner-city.
We’re All Mad Here
Fatigued with reality? Here is a frabjous list of different ways to find yourself in the nonsensical world of Wonderland.