Category: Book Reviews

• Dystopian Futures in Octavia Butler’s Earthseed Trilogy

  When it comes to dystopian fiction, Octavia Butler’s Earthseed trilogy holds a special place in my heart. Comprising Parable of the Sower, Parable of the Talents, and the posthumously published Parable of the Trickster, this series is a striking exploration of a future that feels both too real and unsettlingly different. Picture a world not…

  Wafaa

  September 4, 2023

  Book Reviews

  ClimateChange, Earthseed, Fiction, OctaviaButler, ParableOfTheSower, ParableOfTheTalents

• August is Happiness Happens Month

  I think it’s safe to say that we all could use a little more happiness. I think it’s also safe to say that many folks are not entirely sure just how to go about it. We’re all working more than ever, prices are rising, weather is more extreme. Is there an actual roadmap to happiness?…

  Mary

  August 21, 2023

  Book Reviews, Recommendations

  Anxiety, Book Reviews, EcoHappiness, FiveSenses, GabrielleBernstein, GretchenRubin, JayShetty, KatherineMay, RulesOfLove, SandiSchwartz, Wonder

• It’s Summer (Reading Season)! Here are Librarian Approved Recommendations for Every Book Lover

  It’s that time of year! The MOST wonderful time of year. It’s summer (reading season) everyone! 2023 has been such a great year for book publications. It’s so hard to choose just a few books per category! I know the summer is winding down, so grab one of these books and get reading. General Fiction:1.…

  brianarusselllibrary

  August 14, 2023

  Book Reviews, Recommendations, Uncategorized

  APatriotsPromise, BetterLivingThroughBirding, BrianaBookReview, BusinessOrPleasure, ChloeGong, CovenantOfWater, CryingInTheBathroom, Drowning, Fable, FlagsOnTheBayou, Flawless, FollowMeToHell, FourthWing, HappyPlace, HotelNantucket, ImogenObviously, InkBloodSisterScribe, InTheLivesOfPuppets, InTheUnlikelyEvent, KillersOfTheFlowerMoon, KingALife, LadyTansCircleOfWomen, NeverVacationWithYourEx, OnlyTheDead, Pageboy, PinkLemonadeCakeMurder, RawDog, SilverNitrate, SummerReads, TheBeachAtSummerly, TheBeastYouAre, TheFirstLadies, TheMilitiaHouse, TheNanny, TheOnlyOneLeft, WarriorGirlUnearthed, YellowFace, ZeroDays

• Books that Saved My Family’s Sleep

  When my husband and I had our first child, we thought we had done everything we possibly could to prepare. We read a ton of medical books on pregnancy and infant care. We attended every relevant class offered at the local university’s hospital. Because my husband had a generous course reduction from his college, he…

  Amy S.

  July 31, 2023

  Book Reviews, Kids and Teens, Recommendations

  BringingUpBebe, ConnecticutKindergartenLaw, Cribsheet, DrMichelCohen, DrowsyButAwake, EmilyOster, ExpectingBetter, ParentData, ParentingBooks, RedShirting, SleepTraining, TheFamilyFirm

• Life Improvement 101

  Who doesn’t want to feel a little happier, make things a little easier, find a better way to live? Pretty much everyone! That’s where Russell Library Webinars and Online Events comes in. When we subscribed to this online service one year ago, we were able to offer an average of three bestselling author events each…

  Mary

  July 17, 2023

  Book Reviews, Library Services, Recommendations

  AuthorTalk, BookTalks, DanaKWhite, DavidAllen, DeclutteringAtTheSpeedOfLife, DrAziz, DrAzizGazipura, DrMikeRucker, EthanKross, GettingThingsDone, MicheleBorba, NotNice, TheFunHabit, TheVoiceInOurHead, Thrivers