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The Riverton Free Library Association Board of Trustees will be meeting in the Adult Fiction section of the library on Monday, September 28th at 7:30 PM, its first of three annual meetings. The public is welcome to attend.
The truth is out! Librarian, Nancy Fort likes to read quick-reads, too, not just heavy tomes. See what you think of her new passion, Why I Love Alexander McCall Smith.
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The first Alexander McCall Smith book that I ever read was La’s Orchestra Saves the World. It tells the story of Lavender, also known as La, who moves from London to a small town during World War 2. It is a great story with many wonderful characters. McCall Smith may be best known for his No. 1 Ladies Detective Series but I have not read any of those. I did read one or two from his Isabel Dalhousie mystery series but I’m just not a mystery reader. I always feel like I missed something and when the mystery is solved in the end, I am often more confused than I was in the beginning. This series is set in Scotland and I do enjoy trying to decipher some of the colloquial phrases the characters use and some of the foods they eat for various meals.
The reason I love Alexander McCall Smith is because many of his books are short. I know that seems like an odd reason to pick a book but sometimes I need a break from bigger stories and he excels at storytelling that is both compelling and concise. The most recent book that I read was Trains and Lovers. I wasn’t sure what to expect. The title and book cover make it seem like it is a romance but it is not. It’s a story about four people on a long train journey that start a conversation that focuses on the themes of love and relationships. It was the kind of conversation that I was happy to eavesdrop on but may have been uncomfortable having with strangers on a train!
If none of the titles that I described here appeal to you, chances are that you will find something to your liking if you check the bookshelves or catalog under Smith, Alexander McCall.
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Are you stressed out about writing a personal statement for your college applications? Are you unsure about how to say something distinct and original about yourself so admissions officers will really know you? In this workshop, you will work on popular topics that colleges often ask about, and we’ll think deeply about the particular story your are trying to tell. The workshop facilitator, Professor Scott Warnock, is an English professor and Director of the University Writing Program at Drexel University.
The Riverton Free Library will be closed for the Labor Day holiday and will open on Tuesday, September 8th.
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