Gifts, Upcycle, No-Sew, Low-Sew
Not a sewer, no problem. Try your hand at these simple, upcycle bags. This well illustrated and fun book helps crafters of all abilities create attractive bags, purses and totes.
Vinland Saga
Vinland Saga by Makoto Yukimura first caught my attention because it is a manga (Japanese comic) about Vikings, which I thought could be a fun combination.
Quilts and Quilting
The art of quilting has a long history dating back centuries. Get a taste of the rich and varied quilts possible with these hand-selected books.
Year of Graphic Novels
Looking for some graphic novel recommendations? Do you like the color blue? How about coming-of-age stories? Here are a few of my favorites!
Chapter and Verse: Joy Division, New Order and Me
For fans of post-punk and new wave rock culture.
Substitute: Going to School with a Thousand Kids
Novelist and essayist, Nicholson Baker, details the 28 days he spent as a substitute teacher in Maine public schools.
The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity
Are you ready to mix up your usual holiday spread but don’t know where to start? If so, you can turn here to the wisdom of some of America’s most imaginative chefs!
A Little of This, a Little Bit of That
A collection of holiday stories for romance lovers, mystery lovers, and everyone in between.
Baking Season
The holiday season is fast approaching, and many families enjoy baking together during this time of the year. Find some new holiday baking recipes in the library’s cook book collection.
Dear Mr. M
This suspenseful whodunit, filled with Herman Koch’s famous wit and acute portrayal of human failings, keeps you balancing in the gaps between fact and fiction.