Newsweek has an interesting feature on What to Read Now. And Why.

They say “The fact is, no one needs another best-of list telling you how great The Great Gatsby is.” These books “open a window on the times we live in, … help us see ourselves in new and surprising ways.”

The list of 50 titles starts with Anthony Trollope’s 1875 book The Way we Live Now, and includes books by William Faulkner, Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, and Mary Shelley. I think I would enjoy reading Air Guitar by Dave Hickey: “a seamless blend of criticism, personal history, and a deep appreciation for the sheer nuttiness of American life, with essays on Norman Rockwell, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Perry Mason, to name a few.”

Stories from Stones…Stone Soup and a Little Bit More
A “Be Creative @ Your Library” program. Children and teens will be able to sign up for summer reading after the performance.

Karen says:

“Listen…and you will hear stories from long ago and far away, and stories from today, as we go on an adventure into a world where friends are made and magic abounds. Some stories will find us in magical places and some will happen right in your backyard.

“Listen…and I will take you on a voyage of discovery into a place where time stands still and happily ever after is still a possibility.

“Come with me — I will take you there!”

Karen Pillsworth has been enchanting audiences all over the Northeast with her stories for over 25 years. She has performed in libraries, camps, churches, parks, schools, historic sites and at festivals. She is regularly featured at Mohonk Mountain House and has shared her stories on National Public Radio.

Story Time on Thursday nights will feature Tall Tales and flannel board stories. All children welcome with their caregivers.