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  1. <?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154</id><updated>2024-04-28T18:17:57.654-04:00</updated><category term="Adult"/><category term="Young Adult"/><category term="Children"/><category term="All"/><category term="Adults"/><title type='text'>Staff Recommends @CMPL</title><subtitle type='html'>This list represents titles that the staff at Clinton-Macomb Public Library has read.  The reviews associated with each title are the independent views of individual staff members and do not represent the organization as a whole.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>631</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-2423185214313042204</id><published>2024-04-27T10:54:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2024-04-27T10:54:58.602-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Martin Recommends The Day Tripper</title><content type='html'>&lt;div id=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; style=&quot;font-size:12pt;color:#000000;font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwsY-MTWG4Guwn8sCtPCU3LigKbto0rOMf-fzFzoaVZ-6W6mqS4JplfI13Xo3NkvifoQzYsDfWQexi52-pjh7NtYKuWm9r8SjvUJVs2WClr3ldaOofR0ogYGa6TM2HHoAhbsMQ6cXERw8XyPOhFcaivGUEQ7kPFZJAv9ZHxNKGl3zPwJTVnZZqL_ZAUEI&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwsY-MTWG4Guwn8sCtPCU3LigKbto0rOMf-fzFzoaVZ-6W6mqS4JplfI13Xo3NkvifoQzYsDfWQexi52-pjh7NtYKuWm9r8SjvUJVs2WClr3ldaOofR0ogYGa6TM2HHoAhbsMQ6cXERw8XyPOhFcaivGUEQ7kPFZJAv9ZHxNKGl3zPwJTVnZZqL_ZAUEI=s320&quot;  border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7362560498752090866&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div&gt;In 1995, Alex Dean has a perfect life ahead of him, but he ends up bruised, bloody, and almost drowned in a river. He awakes to find it is now 2010. The next time he awakes it is now 2015. And the awakening after that finds him back in 1999. Can Alex piece   his life back together and figure out why he keeps bouncing around his life?&lt;/div&gt;  &lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  &lt;div&gt;&lt;i&gt;The Day Tripper&lt;/i&gt; by James Goodhand is a solid story.&amp;nbsp; Like Alex, I was caught up in this time-travel mystery and was eager to see how the puzzle was solved. I also gleaned some very good life lessons along the way.&lt;/div&gt;  &lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  &lt;div&gt;Adult Fiction&lt;/div&gt;  &lt;br&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;div id=&quot;Signature&quot;&gt;  &lt;div id=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, EmojiFont, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, NotoColorEmoji, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Android Emoji&amp;quot;, EmojiSymbols;&quot;&gt;  &lt;div name=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; style=&quot;font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:; margin:0&quot;&gt;  &lt;div name=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; style=&quot;font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:; margin:0&quot;&gt;  &lt;div style=&quot;color:rgb(33,33,33); font-family:&amp;quot;Segoe UI&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;Segoe WP&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;Segoe UI WPC&amp;quot;,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size:15px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255); margin:0px&quot;&gt;  &lt;font face=&quot;Calibri,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:11pt&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/div&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/2423185214313042204/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=2423185214313042204' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/2423185214313042204'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/2423185214313042204'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/04/martin-recommends-day-tripper.html' title='Martin Recommends The Day Tripper'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwsY-MTWG4Guwn8sCtPCU3LigKbto0rOMf-fzFzoaVZ-6W6mqS4JplfI13Xo3NkvifoQzYsDfWQexi52-pjh7NtYKuWm9r8SjvUJVs2WClr3ldaOofR0ogYGa6TM2HHoAhbsMQ6cXERw8XyPOhFcaivGUEQ7kPFZJAv9ZHxNKGl3zPwJTVnZZqL_ZAUEI=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-652515920404490619</id><published>2024-04-26T10:35:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2024-04-26T12:46:55.329-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Adult"/><title type='text'>Gretchen recommends &quot;After Annie&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmx09LpYbYCvgdiQzMVOjuKn14G8zBlmTlnrbYQxmHQj38w_VBdJrWoYcJW-GGXgXj8n-PT0v_1kUM9mWJq6D4EVp9g0VWx4T5fYuFc727-4hVZsrFUpfEYW3sj31snS2wdvGHLaBmbhcLxKL5kvBFZgtXHhFSLlP3obdp1iEhcos_sgQL9y9QWUT6qxg&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7362184509317071586&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmx09LpYbYCvgdiQzMVOjuKn14G8zBlmTlnrbYQxmHQj38w_VBdJrWoYcJW-GGXgXj8n-PT0v_1kUM9mWJq6D4EVp9g0VWx4T5fYuFc727-4hVZsrFUpfEYW3sj31snS2wdvGHLaBmbhcLxKL5kvBFZgtXHhFSLlP3obdp1iEhcos_sgQL9y9QWUT6qxg=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=ad71dca7-e7fa-5e1f-873d-e1f03095a1ba&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Anna Quindlen’s latest novel&lt;/a&gt; is a heartfelt and realistic depiction of the shock and devastation that comes with the sudden loss of a family member. Beloved Annie Fonzheimer Brown leaves behind a husband, four children, a sister, and her   best friend. Quindlen reveals the backstory of their hometown and how people got to where they are, revealing surprises, choices, and reconnections along the way. The children in the story are especially poignant as the oldest daughter takes on the role   of a grown-up, learning that some people have dark and confusing secrets of their own. Despite their feelings of profound loss, Annie’s voice is always in their heads, almost like she’s by their side, as they cope in the intervening seasons of the year   following her untimely and unexpected death. You feel the struggles of each character, and meet a compassionate woman who helps them navigate through it. Wise and ultimately hopeful, this book for adults shows the power of resilience in the presence of love   and friendship.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/652515920404490619/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=652515920404490619' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/652515920404490619'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/652515920404490619'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/04/gretchen-recommends-after-annie.html' title='Gretchen recommends &quot;After Annie&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmx09LpYbYCvgdiQzMVOjuKn14G8zBlmTlnrbYQxmHQj38w_VBdJrWoYcJW-GGXgXj8n-PT0v_1kUM9mWJq6D4EVp9g0VWx4T5fYuFc727-4hVZsrFUpfEYW3sj31snS2wdvGHLaBmbhcLxKL5kvBFZgtXHhFSLlP3obdp1iEhcos_sgQL9y9QWUT6qxg=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-60784713345089716</id><published>2024-04-18T09:17:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2024-04-26T12:22:49.834-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Children"/><title type='text'>Lisa recommends &quot;Ahoy!&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593429396/lc.gif&amp;amp;upc=&amp;amp;client=clintmacpl&amp;amp;type=unbound&quot; src=&quot;https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593429396/lc.gif&amp;amp;upc=&amp;amp;client=clintmacpl&amp;amp;type=unbound&quot; /&gt; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Sophie Blackall’s &lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=a74ea8e9-6585-54f9-ac29-92db7880645a&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot;&gt;newest book&lt;/a&gt; is a celebration of the world of make believe. While a parent is just trying to vacuum their rug, a child is emphatic that the rug is the ocean and they are captains of a ship.&amp;nbsp; Join this pair in a celebration in a celebration   of imaginative play (and maybe recreate in your family room too!).&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/60784713345089716/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=60784713345089716' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/60784713345089716'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/60784713345089716'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/04/lisa-recommends-ahoy.html' title='Lisa recommends &quot;Ahoy!&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-6311482656877419838</id><published>2024-04-02T12:12:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2024-04-02T12:12:51.097-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Justine Recommends Family Style by Thien Pham</title><content type='html'>&lt;div id=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, EmojiFont, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, NotoColorEmoji, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Android Emoji&amp;quot;, EmojiSymbols;&quot;&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwebgcp5Z62BpLYP2cp-GpTwN6BKSWyi_8UgXkPjsgDfi1nN7CmdfUX7wbFz8QPaUDa51VECwFXajBv13VTHaU5A6oVmGdm4rRpvLQfTP5HHRt8Z00JmXZZU4iLuy9FKh6jCHD8aXY1B7S0HurpAOIVB5ZXwmd17EC8AktCMzihnz1vHLXGkDb5qYSUu8&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwebgcp5Z62BpLYP2cp-GpTwN6BKSWyi_8UgXkPjsgDfi1nN7CmdfUX7wbFz8QPaUDa51VECwFXajBv13VTHaU5A6oVmGdm4rRpvLQfTP5HHRt8Z00JmXZZU4iLuy9FKh6jCHD8aXY1B7S0HurpAOIVB5ZXwmd17EC8AktCMzihnz1vHLXGkDb5qYSUu8=s320&quot;  border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7353303433195161042&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=c7e2fb26-768a-55de-97cf-8ecad0fce2f6&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot; class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot;&gt;Family Style&lt;/a&gt; by Thien Pham is a young adult graphic memoir about a Vietnamese boy&#39;s search for belonging in America.&amp;nbsp; What&#39;s   interesting about the author&#39;s approach is his usage of food to remember certain points in his life.&amp;nbsp; For example, potato chips become an indulgence, strawberries signify struggle, and meat and potatoes signifies becoming Americanized.&amp;nbsp; It&#39;s a heartfelt approach   that makes the reader&amp;nbsp;emphasize with the author&#39;s childhood challenges as a refugee.&amp;nbsp; It will also make you hungry and crave Vietnamese food, but that&#39;s a different issue.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;This book has already received a lot of praise, including being&amp;nbsp;a&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:12pt&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;2023 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist and i&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:12pt&quot;&gt;ncluded in 2023 Best Book of the Year lists from NPR, Publishers Weekly,   Booklist, School Library Journal, and Shelf Awareness.&amp;nbsp; There&#39;s a good chance it&#39;s going to rack up many awards during the&amp;nbsp;book awards season as well.&amp;nbsp; Check it out before you can&#39;t due to patron demand!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/6311482656877419838/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=6311482656877419838' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/6311482656877419838'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/6311482656877419838'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/04/justine-recommends-family-style-by.html' title='Justine Recommends Family Style by Thien Pham'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwebgcp5Z62BpLYP2cp-GpTwN6BKSWyi_8UgXkPjsgDfi1nN7CmdfUX7wbFz8QPaUDa51VECwFXajBv13VTHaU5A6oVmGdm4rRpvLQfTP5HHRt8Z00JmXZZU4iLuy9FKh6jCHD8aXY1B7S0HurpAOIVB5ZXwmd17EC8AktCMzihnz1vHLXGkDb5qYSUu8=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-5379082669054095336</id><published>2024-03-26T09:15:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2024-04-01T15:42:14.412-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Adult"/><title type='text'>Uma recommends &quot;I Did a New Thing&quot; </title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=945ecf56-5516-5063-a3d4-e242458444cb&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7350660197407085090&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWWt5uGZ3DzfYNYO4AioT-Sg4Yk1DDsgJ3J9mRzxl6LNFYyQy2xLvG6mexWXExUiNSoCaTDaCrZVeri9z7jipA4vmfezhIKDsP_F0LNcIiVjgS5pyni_yNCOSEco6D6yQbrhY3T2JTXSJpxpmxzlqJ_yF0OOkcSYyFSlD0mK75dLs8TNkkDPVUVYw3D8I=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&quot;&lt;i&gt;I Did a New Thing&lt;/i&gt;&quot; by Tabitha Brown is a heartwarming and inspiring book that encourages readers to embrace change and step out of their comfort zones. Brown&#39;s positivity and encouragement shine through in this book, motivating   readers to pursue their dreams and explore new experiences. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;With her enthusiasm, Brown reminds us that it&#39;s never too late to make a change and discover new possibilities in life. Overall, &quot;&lt;i&gt;I Did a New Thing&lt;/i&gt;&quot; is a wonderful read that will leave us feeling empowered and ready to embrace new   challenges. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Adult&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/5379082669054095336/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=5379082669054095336' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/5379082669054095336'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/5379082669054095336'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/03/uma-recommends-i-did-new-thing.html' title='Uma recommends &quot;I Did a New Thing&quot; '/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWWt5uGZ3DzfYNYO4AioT-Sg4Yk1DDsgJ3J9mRzxl6LNFYyQy2xLvG6mexWXExUiNSoCaTDaCrZVeri9z7jipA4vmfezhIKDsP_F0LNcIiVjgS5pyni_yNCOSEco6D6yQbrhY3T2JTXSJpxpmxzlqJ_yF0OOkcSYyFSlD0mK75dLs8TNkkDPVUVYw3D8I=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-1317360140335708375</id><published>2024-03-19T18:23:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2024-03-21T10:29:46.726-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Adult"/><title type='text'>Meghan recommends &quot;Watership Down&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT82BM-2ESTljan-pBEhWiQfb8rG0bZKKslp1L2b5VeCqpW3dMxHg5Mxz2W9gInGu57Fb7XoMEw6ZZrDugMyijMBRWyr9PvsV4Gk4I7dJ7ytmGWaXoAhJcPj6B9kHAesJChx92ydiax58Qf4wqnopB1fmbtSDEfSd4dmZty74QpjF-cePwS7UhTzu2KIo&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7348203715496875362&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT82BM-2ESTljan-pBEhWiQfb8rG0bZKKslp1L2b5VeCqpW3dMxHg5Mxz2W9gInGu57Fb7XoMEw6ZZrDugMyijMBRWyr9PvsV4Gk4I7dJ7ytmGWaXoAhJcPj6B9kHAesJChx92ydiax58Qf4wqnopB1fmbtSDEfSd4dmZty74QpjF-cePwS7UhTzu2KIo=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjW31jj-B3kEGbwFhyS5LlgIcASlZB_3jEl08fkqbuda1xuhfmP22kyeD96jC0mBpVxfsDkJ3eGDRBQi3IyNWfO-ETqfAiLCEDNvJSnm1SbGjvW78QjjoJA0XW0xOJljc9s-km_IA_xOHCWivj5XPOFaZrU2qJAg9yrLpc0va7ASuhTXQgxUm156rz4TZI&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7348203726868526738&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjW31jj-B3kEGbwFhyS5LlgIcASlZB_3jEl08fkqbuda1xuhfmP22kyeD96jC0mBpVxfsDkJ3eGDRBQi3IyNWfO-ETqfAiLCEDNvJSnm1SbGjvW78QjjoJA0XW0xOJljc9s-km_IA_xOHCWivj5XPOFaZrU2qJAg9yrLpc0va7ASuhTXQgxUm156rz4TZI=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;      &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background: white; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&quot;Every rabbit that stays behind is in great danger. We will welcome any rabbit who joins us.&quot;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background: white; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=29a3c6ac-3c2d-538e-a4d5-bc222973e77d&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Watership Down&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background: white; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt; by Richard Adams is the story of a small band of rabbits who leave their home after one of them has a vision of   a terrible fate coming for their warren. They set off into the unknown, escaping the coming danger, but going towards new threats such as predators, inhospitable landscapes and even other rabbits. Hazel becomes their leader, and by valuing the different strengths   of those in his party and drawing lessons from rabbit mythology, he guides the band through much peril, before facing a final menace which requires all their wits and teamwork to try to overcome.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Watership Down&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt; is generally thought of as a children’s book, though I wouldn’t give it to many children today. It was originally published in 1972 in Britain, and   I think most children would find the style of language difficult. However, a graphic novel adaptation was recently released, fairly faithful to the novel, and my nine-year-old enjoyed that version.  &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;If you enjoy adventure stories and are looking for something different (or maybe to revisit something familiar) try reading  &lt;i&gt;Watership Down&lt;/i&gt;. &amp;nbsp;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/1317360140335708375/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=1317360140335708375' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/1317360140335708375'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/1317360140335708375'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/03/meghan-recommends-watership-down.html' title='Meghan recommends &quot;Watership Down&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT82BM-2ESTljan-pBEhWiQfb8rG0bZKKslp1L2b5VeCqpW3dMxHg5Mxz2W9gInGu57Fb7XoMEw6ZZrDugMyijMBRWyr9PvsV4Gk4I7dJ7ytmGWaXoAhJcPj6B9kHAesJChx92ydiax58Qf4wqnopB1fmbtSDEfSd4dmZty74QpjF-cePwS7UhTzu2KIo=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-1144413834349605953</id><published>2024-03-04T17:58:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2024-03-21T10:32:08.822-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Children"/><title type='text'>Kara recommends &quot;Good Different&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=11605ecf-56c7-552b-9897-0183e25acd3f&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7342646450798573474&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpviDdQ7Wv4GADRm3_jFEcByHfJuDsUgzuiplya_uo4uNUC3JdqogwQ_SLidhLy5fubfDhb20-3VTOM-8pJZ7DQaKcCWE4YQXx1r0fflKI_EB3gC-MJ5B_tXJdfcZg3fyT7GYHbUVOJoHobcRcodzUYbLJa-bPqoneXv4rMIjD3cYkdKzilw0bRn5wyaM=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;This is a fantastic novel-in-verse about a seventh-grade girl, Selah, who is neurodivergent and discovers poetry as a way to find her authentic voice. Along her journey of self-discovery, she figures out what makes her different, and learns   to accept and celebrate those differences.&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;This book is best for readers in grades 3-7. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/1144413834349605953/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=1144413834349605953' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/1144413834349605953'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/1144413834349605953'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/03/kara-recommends-good-different.html' title='Kara recommends &quot;Good Different&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpviDdQ7Wv4GADRm3_jFEcByHfJuDsUgzuiplya_uo4uNUC3JdqogwQ_SLidhLy5fubfDhb20-3VTOM-8pJZ7DQaKcCWE4YQXx1r0fflKI_EB3gC-MJ5B_tXJdfcZg3fyT7GYHbUVOJoHobcRcodzUYbLJa-bPqoneXv4rMIjD3cYkdKzilw0bRn5wyaM=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-317926308252182451</id><published>2024-03-02T09:15:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2024-03-04T08:21:00.494-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Adult"/><title type='text'>Justine recommends &quot;Superman Smashes the Klan&quot; by Gene Luen Yang</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; id=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; style=&quot;color: black; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, EmojiFont, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, NotoColorEmoji, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Android Emoji&amp;quot;, EmojiSymbols; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJAj_jHgIRuRpNP0Trl7il24oPdSDN-JU9_56v6aAATcHMGhGDBZdWz9gkSHeMgttXSbh8SYUQC9AQ3NrJJ1aU4ic6wGAZaKq_mRi3iUnBQ1ssN_eD3t7AMaHWC8oFzvMY7WaeA6NrVGOx-z_ERLbgHaJvcjbcTPhlx4idRkSsbf5BMxF9_OWoZnwH8mE&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7341769484873464002&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJAj_jHgIRuRpNP0Trl7il24oPdSDN-JU9_56v6aAATcHMGhGDBZdWz9gkSHeMgttXSbh8SYUQC9AQ3NrJJ1aU4ic6wGAZaKq_mRi3iUnBQ1ssN_eD3t7AMaHWC8oFzvMY7WaeA6NrVGOx-z_ERLbgHaJvcjbcTPhlx4idRkSsbf5BMxF9_OWoZnwH8mE=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=9292025d-1c27-5abb-bfe8-27255026aa65&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot;&gt;Superman Smashes the Klan&lt;/a&gt; by Gene Luen Yang is a self-contained graphic novel, meaning you can pick up this book and there&#39;s no connection   to other Superman or DC Comics. The story is about two children named Roberta and Tommy who have just moved from Chinatown to Downtown Metropolis in the year 1946.&amp;nbsp; However, the Klu Klux Klan has their own agenda, and they&#39;re not fans of this recent move. With the help of Superman, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen, Roberta and Tommy must fight the Klan&#39;s terror and drive it out of Metropolis.&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;This comic is actually based off a series of episodes from a&amp;nbsp;radio broadcast called  &lt;i&gt;Adventures of Superman&lt;/i&gt;. The 16-part serial &quot;Clan of the Fiery Cross&quot; aired between June and July 1946, and in it, Superman exposed the US to the bigotry of the 1940&#39;s KKK. However, one nice part about the comic is that it&#39;s updated for a young modern   audience, explaining difficult concepts a middle schooler might not pick up on. I&#39;d recommend this to anyone in 6th grade and up, including adults. It shows how superheroes can also tackle tough topics!&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/317926308252182451/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=317926308252182451' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/317926308252182451'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/317926308252182451'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/03/justine-recommends-superman-smashes.html' title='Justine recommends &quot;Superman Smashes the Klan&quot; by Gene Luen Yang'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJAj_jHgIRuRpNP0Trl7il24oPdSDN-JU9_56v6aAATcHMGhGDBZdWz9gkSHeMgttXSbh8SYUQC9AQ3NrJJ1aU4ic6wGAZaKq_mRi3iUnBQ1ssN_eD3t7AMaHWC8oFzvMY7WaeA6NrVGOx-z_ERLbgHaJvcjbcTPhlx4idRkSsbf5BMxF9_OWoZnwH8mE=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-208432423634634644</id><published>2024-02-21T10:45:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2024-02-21T14:19:17.597-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Children"/><title type='text'>Catherine recommends &quot;Escargot and the Search for Spring&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=d2843826-aff6-5416-add3-62cb2d45e498&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7338081991926187650&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8Phsufz6LojRfeWEyiNYMkyia8C7B-F-G0WpnNe4PtmgTl2-hlVgMKwp6Wc8us64F8FYOmft0n3s9mOjWVG4cgZ3Qn4Jo1ghcSc3HpTDn_w15MAt5jU15QLX7YB9GpJuPTw52Dwjn9s0xjgnJZl70fV3Xgup-yZp-aGO-fjoUNHqeA4T2nlknyRNgBVc=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Do the grey days of winter have you feeling blah? Are you tired of cozy sweaters and bored with making snow angels? What you need is to spend some time with a charming snail who is determined to shake off his winter  &lt;i&gt;ennui&lt;/i&gt; by going outside to search for spring. Whether or not you have already met him in his earlier books (Escargot; A Book for Escargot; Love, Escargot) Escargot will charm you from the very start of this spring themed picture book. One caveat: Escargot   would like you to know that despite the frequent interference of a very fluffy bunny, this is NOT a bunny book. It is a book that welcomes sunshine, bird song, and flowers in a completely charming celebration of spring. Well, maybe a new bunny friend is okay   too.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Recommended for children, preschool and up.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/208432423634634644/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=208432423634634644' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/208432423634634644'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/208432423634634644'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/02/catherine-recommends-escargot-and.html' title='Catherine recommends &quot;Escargot and the Search for Spring&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8Phsufz6LojRfeWEyiNYMkyia8C7B-F-G0WpnNe4PtmgTl2-hlVgMKwp6Wc8us64F8FYOmft0n3s9mOjWVG4cgZ3Qn4Jo1ghcSc3HpTDn_w15MAt5jU15QLX7YB9GpJuPTw52Dwjn9s0xjgnJZl70fV3Xgup-yZp-aGO-fjoUNHqeA4T2nlknyRNgBVc=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-1417567269014512440</id><published>2024-02-06T12:41:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2024-02-07T08:45:12.572-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Children"/><title type='text'>Ann recommends &quot; The Most Perfect Snowman&quot; by Chris Britt</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGvKgxSwi0k-weBK1EO2mEiXJp0_7L_UizBI2OTzO1i21UFOijpPt4_8uKYtRflM5Yip8OfFyMhRtKq1lPKYi_ZZtA6VdxTuyxPz1nAFhbZKohPVw9y0_TJeWFY3eVcqAB2eiE9tmTd15CVWIGz7O0tF_VEQSF4x1CKA1hcvsWZPKZ3kBgQhVi3qSGXIo&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7332545400723469058&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGvKgxSwi0k-weBK1EO2mEiXJp0_7L_UizBI2OTzO1i21UFOijpPt4_8uKYtRflM5Yip8OfFyMhRtKq1lPKYi_ZZtA6VdxTuyxPz1nAFhbZKohPVw9y0_TJeWFY3eVcqAB2eiE9tmTd15CVWIGz7O0tF_VEQSF4x1CKA1hcvsWZPKZ3kBgQhVi3qSGXIo=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;This &lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=90e7a88b-a95f-5191-b1c0-add387cc81a2&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;picture book&lt;/a&gt; is an enjoyable winter story about a snowman who feels like he doesn’t quite measure up to the other snowmen because he doesn’t have a carrot for a nose, or clothes like they do. He thinks if only he had these things   then he would be perfect, and he would be happy. He eventually gets everything he hoped for and finds out that it’s not always the getting, but the giving that matters.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Children, all ages&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/1417567269014512440/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=1417567269014512440' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/1417567269014512440'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/1417567269014512440'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/02/ann-recommends-most-perfect-snowman-by.html' title='Ann recommends &quot; The Most Perfect Snowman&quot; by Chris Britt'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGvKgxSwi0k-weBK1EO2mEiXJp0_7L_UizBI2OTzO1i21UFOijpPt4_8uKYtRflM5Yip8OfFyMhRtKq1lPKYi_ZZtA6VdxTuyxPz1nAFhbZKohPVw9y0_TJeWFY3eVcqAB2eiE9tmTd15CVWIGz7O0tF_VEQSF4x1CKA1hcvsWZPKZ3kBgQhVi3qSGXIo=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-5467160960198920180</id><published>2024-02-03T09:21:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2024-02-06T17:40:46.590-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Children"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Young Adult"/><title type='text'>Justine recommends the Sheets Trilogy by Brenna Thummler</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; 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 &lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;type=Browse&amp;amp;term=Thummler,%20Brenna.&amp;amp;by=AU&amp;amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;amp;limit=&amp;amp;query=MAH=%27265337%27&amp;amp;page=0&amp;amp;searchid=0&quot;&gt;Brenna Thummler&lt;/a&gt; has made a name for herself   in the graphic novel scene with her &lt;i&gt;Sheets &lt;/i&gt;trilogy.&amp;nbsp; The books, titled &lt;i&gt;  &lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=1&amp;amp;cn=671313&quot;&gt;Sheets&lt;/a&gt;,  &lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=1&amp;amp;cn=813468&quot;&gt;  Delicates&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=1&amp;amp;cn=1021841&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Lights&lt;/i&gt;  &lt;/a&gt;respectively, are a middle grade coming-of-age graphic novel series.&amp;nbsp; They focus on Marjorie Glatt, a practical thirteen-year old in charge of her family&#39;s laundromat.&amp;nbsp; In the first novel, Marjorie discovers that ghosts are real, and they really use sheets   as part of their form.&amp;nbsp; These ghosts, particularly a child ghost named Wendell, are attracted to the laundromat since they can get a good cleaning for affordable prices. Marjorie befriends Wendell and begins to discover more about life, death, and the particulars   of ghost culture.&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;The other two books introduce more characters and plot lines, but a major theme throughout the series is grief.&amp;nbsp; The series as a whole does a great job tackling this tough topic from many perspectives without making it inaccessible to its targeted age group.&amp;nbsp;   However, I would recommend this series to all ages. The beautiful, unique art style is worth reading them for alone.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/5467160960198920180/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=5467160960198920180' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/5467160960198920180'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/5467160960198920180'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/02/justine-recommends-sheets-trilogy-by.html' title='Justine recommends the Sheets Trilogy by Brenna Thummler'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHNX7QNbJVS_IRpPZrHhUQXO3A9g63gLRQagv0qjSKFumwNH6E7xKr7XvKkolMhTG_D4DDrMgEaI8CY1IrMyBTtStDTLJsQRUxZ47-J3X-gBrFqSice4JNEel-_xNqyWRgnOHKdXZOypV5RX4sYlGNovtsElThlHOfF-DmGsQPAn11qIX9Veqp7cDhja0=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-8748607185198914039</id><published>2024-01-29T16:49:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2024-01-30T10:57:51.197-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Adult"/><title type='text'>Nicole recommends &quot;The Parliament&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; id=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; style=&quot;color: black; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Proxima Nova&amp;quot;, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1e1915; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=3aba3ead-05d6-5b7f-9b1a-4ebf16663b1f&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img _ngcontent-elm-c92=&quot;&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;cover-image ng-star-inserted&quot; data-automation-id=&quot;cover-image&quot; role=&quot;presentation&quot; src=&quot;https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781250820976/mc.gif&amp;amp;upc=&amp;amp;client=clintmacpl&amp;amp;type=unbound&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Proxima Nova&amp;quot;, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1e1915; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;&quot;&gt;Mad   is stuck in the library with her lifelong crush, several teens who showed up for her bath bomb program, and a relatably miscellaneous group of library staff and patrons. Outside the library is a swarm, or parliament, of murder owls, and several local emergency   personnel who are too afraid and incompetent to offer much help. Inside, they&#39;re running out of food and other resources. It becomes increasingly obvious that they are going to have to save themselves before the town authorities decide to start burning down   libraries to stop the owls.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: &amp;quot;Proxima Nova&amp;quot;, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;&quot; /&gt;  &lt;br style=&quot;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: &amp;quot;Proxima Nova&amp;quot;, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;&quot; /&gt;  &lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Proxima Nova&amp;quot;, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1e1915; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;&quot;&gt;I   loved this Adult Hot Read. Mad&#39;s internal monologue, informed by anxiety, past trauma, and probable neurodiversity. The depiction of a library not as a sacred space but as a building full of resources and strangers with a shared goal. The interspersed chapters   of a made-for-this-novel fairy tale, which Mad reads to keep the children distracted but which ends up mobilizing them in a crazy scheme to escape. From now on, this is the only book set in a library that I&#39;ll recommend.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/8748607185198914039/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=8748607185198914039' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/8748607185198914039'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/8748607185198914039'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/01/nicole-recommends-parliament.html' title='Nicole recommends &quot;The Parliament&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-3392958492597410537</id><published>2024-01-22T11:55:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2024-01-30T10:38:35.461-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Children"/><title type='text'>Taryn recommends &quot;The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=e2085469-3aa6-5f19-ad65-90b4228a4b3d&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7326967291914363906&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOhQSC8fSfyepGtt5q299j4ivVpizVHDaK3lQ6r-j956TfmifEbi34EbYxaktqMDtfkxrxbLKwitl32NEDnbfdlJzioqO_e9lLG7FApRBCT1DKASomCu7qDJCXMINkE2MXTiL4VI4zA8tEfVVR2WyPJ455OMG-2p46ZPehKPiX_MDv9R5NWsNtkbHijc4=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;On the day they are born, every Swift child is named using the sacred Swift Family Dictionary, which not only gives them their name, but their definition as well. They are assumed to match their definition as they grow up. This story brings   us Shenanigan (who is a risk-taker and a mischief-maker) who is getting ready for the big Swift Family Reunion. She is also planning on finding Grand-Uncle Vile’s long lost treasure. When someone shoves Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude down the stairs, Shenanigan is   determined to find out who the killer is no matter where the adventure takes her.  &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;I can’t begin to describe how much I loved this book. It’s laugh out loud funny and very clever. It was such a fun read and I actually learned some words that I had never encountered before. Someone described this book as Knives Out for   kids I can’t think of a better description. This book also shows the importance of words, individuality, and defining yourself even in the face of other’s expectations. It’s full of games, wordplays, and plenty of mischief which I think both kids and adults   will find entertaining. I recommend this book to upper elementary kids, a fun read aloud for those with children, and those looking for a twisty mystery. I also recommend having a dictionary handy while reading.  &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/3392958492597410537/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=3392958492597410537' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/3392958492597410537'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/3392958492597410537'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/01/taryn-recommends-swifts-dictionary-of.html' title='Taryn recommends &quot;The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOhQSC8fSfyepGtt5q299j4ivVpizVHDaK3lQ6r-j956TfmifEbi34EbYxaktqMDtfkxrxbLKwitl32NEDnbfdlJzioqO_e9lLG7FApRBCT1DKASomCu7qDJCXMINkE2MXTiL4VI4zA8tEfVVR2WyPJ455OMG-2p46ZPehKPiX_MDv9R5NWsNtkbHijc4=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-8800852508347800787</id><published>2024-01-09T16:09:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2024-01-11T10:58:14.665-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Adult"/><title type='text'>Phil recommends &quot;Everything I learned, I learned in a Chinese restaurant : A memoir&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2ikIvdQ7IJxTBhglBfxdB9lmmGWgM9hAPucWoxD8bHZZ9dX4pAEMJVxnRqAK0W1BtQvsv_6ycJjMg8nE2imJcGMy96LRZn-tJyYUAmig2LJyfWTA_tcLl_9Xxhdq144cbRB59nTU7WcMRMfpNVs_WYsZaXzYCN6qOB8FLE-d3hChDkM8rjsiYw6Bincg&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7322208856822593346&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2ikIvdQ7IJxTBhglBfxdB9lmmGWgM9hAPucWoxD8bHZZ9dX4pAEMJVxnRqAK0W1BtQvsv_6ycJjMg8nE2imJcGMy96LRZn-tJyYUAmig2LJyfWTA_tcLl_9Xxhdq144cbRB59nTU7WcMRMfpNVs_WYsZaXzYCN6qOB8FLE-d3hChDkM8rjsiYw6Bincg=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #1f497d;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;This &lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/search/card?id=2313e145-32b8-5538-b69c-b56fde1fd5d6&amp;amp;entityType=FormatGroup&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;2024 Michigan Notable Book&lt;/a&gt; is a funny and heartfelt memoir from Curtis Chin and the story of his time growing up as a gay Chinese American kid in 1980’s Detroit. As crime escalated in downtown Detroit, Chung’s Cantonese Cuisine was   a safe haven and a place where you could get a warm home cooked meal. The restaurant had a diverse clientele including the occasional mayor, Hollywood celebrity, sex worker, and really anyone looking for good food and a welcoming atmosphere. Every member   of the large Chin family participated in running the restaurant and Curtis learned many life lessons along the way – and learned about himself as he came to terms with his sexuality at a time when coming out was risky.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;The book is cleverly arranged like a Chinese restaurant menu and the vivid descriptions of his family’s recipes will make you hungry. Chin has a great sense of humor and is a talented storyteller. This is our Let’s Get Real nonfiction   book discussion selection for June.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;This book has mature content and is appropriate for adults. &lt;o:p&gt;  &lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/8800852508347800787/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=8800852508347800787' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/8800852508347800787'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/8800852508347800787'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/01/phil-recommends-everything-i-learned-i.html' title='Phil recommends &quot;Everything I learned, I learned in a Chinese restaurant : A memoir&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2ikIvdQ7IJxTBhglBfxdB9lmmGWgM9hAPucWoxD8bHZZ9dX4pAEMJVxnRqAK0W1BtQvsv_6ycJjMg8nE2imJcGMy96LRZn-tJyYUAmig2LJyfWTA_tcLl_9Xxhdq144cbRB59nTU7WcMRMfpNVs_WYsZaXzYCN6qOB8FLE-d3hChDkM8rjsiYw6Bincg=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-378538123475595628</id><published>2024-01-02T12:31:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2024-01-02T12:31:23.937-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Justine Recommends Tenements, Towers, and Trash</title><content type='html'>&lt;div id=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0); font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,EmojiFont,&amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;,NotoColorEmoji,&amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;Android Emoji&amp;quot;,EmojiSymbols&quot;&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJBNibUMKmFrIoUKKZaY3TuTbSh8wR-Sd-q84zx25896iyii5lB57phDjYIeZLSRxEIvd8WZ9CdBy1IS3Y7epvN4TpiSFqTx56Oh5SrV4IjzbK7728zpijykv9mCHgBeRtNJlXuraKSWl7cJzQTaT05ii6gINnte0Dkfjrk7NZa6bK70ukbndIMjSDLBQ&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJBNibUMKmFrIoUKKZaY3TuTbSh8wR-Sd-q84zx25896iyii5lB57phDjYIeZLSRxEIvd8WZ9CdBy1IS3Y7epvN4TpiSFqTx56Oh5SrV4IjzbK7728zpijykv9mCHgBeRtNJlXuraKSWl7cJzQTaT05ii6gINnte0Dkfjrk7NZa6bK70ukbndIMjSDLBQ=s320&quot;  border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7319554927307666658&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=1&amp;amp;cn=641759&quot; class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot;&gt;Tenements, Towers, and Trash: An Unconventional Illustrated&amp;nbsp;History&lt;/a&gt; of New York City by Julia Wertz is...well, an unconventional history   of NYC.&amp;nbsp; What makes the book appealing is the spotlight on lesser known history, such as Bottle Beach or what&#39;s happened to structures left to rot after a World&#39;s Fair.&amp;nbsp; It also a graphic novel, so it instantly gets more points for that.&amp;nbsp; I went to NYC a few   years ago, and I agree with Wertz about the city.&amp;nbsp; Yes, the bigger stuff like The Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building are interesting things to see, but a bizarre subway entrance architecture is also part of the city&#39;s quirkiness.&amp;nbsp; You can see a   lot of history just by looking at the odd stuff.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;I also read this book before diving into her newest title&lt;i&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=1&amp;amp;cn=989252&quot; class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot;&gt;  Impossible People: A Completely Average Recovery Story&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/i&gt;&amp;nbsp; This one is more personal, dealing with Wertz&#39;s alcohol abuse and subsequent recovery.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;color:rgb(0,0,0)&quot;&gt;It&#39;s&amp;nbsp;a tougher read, but after reading  &lt;i&gt;Tenements&lt;/i&gt;, I enjoyed seeing a more personal story that showed where &lt;i&gt;Tenements&lt;/i&gt; came from.&amp;nbsp; It seemed a lot of the research done for  &lt;i&gt;Tenements&lt;/i&gt; was during the first few years of her recovery.&amp;nbsp; It gave context to the many walks, research, and urbexing that I assumed had to be&amp;nbsp;done to complete the book.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color:rgb(255,0,0)&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/378538123475595628/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=378538123475595628' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/378538123475595628'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/378538123475595628'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2024/01/justine-recommends-tenements-towers-and.html' title='Justine Recommends Tenements, Towers, and Trash'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJBNibUMKmFrIoUKKZaY3TuTbSh8wR-Sd-q84zx25896iyii5lB57phDjYIeZLSRxEIvd8WZ9CdBy1IS3Y7epvN4TpiSFqTx56Oh5SrV4IjzbK7728zpijykv9mCHgBeRtNJlXuraKSWl7cJzQTaT05ii6gINnte0Dkfjrk7NZa6bK70ukbndIMjSDLBQ=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-1882718282886335094</id><published>2023-12-19T20:05:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2023-12-19T20:05:53.467-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Meghan Recommends Poker Face</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghDXBOv7Yvu7y-AJTN7WYnd554x5P9fOj_WYFMB-NH04jPFZhvp4Ei9c7vT2-B6k3skbF2F7OEHgqoEdzOsZhToitt9QLguzA_F9LvY1Q-6nbq6bVO29a3xx1QDOnbSObZqOK-oT1uwut-SFeprxze4V4X4Oa-REwSPYYDN9456Xr5tKN2iLDj5coWTyc&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghDXBOv7Yvu7y-AJTN7WYnd554x5P9fOj_WYFMB-NH04jPFZhvp4Ei9c7vT2-B6k3skbF2F7OEHgqoEdzOsZhToitt9QLguzA_F9LvY1Q-6nbq6bVO29a3xx1QDOnbSObZqOK-oT1uwut-SFeprxze4V4X4Oa-REwSPYYDN9456Xr5tKN2iLDj5coWTyc=s320&quot;  border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7314476860418312450&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;With the announcement of the Golden Globe Nominations last week, awards season is officially upon us! (This is the season where I ask myself if I&amp;#8217;ve been living under a rock; how could I have possibly missed all these shows and movies!?)   But with no cable and limited streaming services (no one can have them all, right?) I&amp;#8217;m grateful for all the productions that have been released on DVD, so that I can try to keep up, using my library card!  &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Poker Face got great buzz when it was initially released on Peacock, and luckily, it came out on DVD in September, so I&amp;#8217;ve already seen Natasha Lyonne&amp;#8217;s Golden Globe nominated performance. This 10-episode series stars Lyonne as Charlie   Cale, a Vegas cocktail waitress in who has the unique ability to know when someone is lying. Vegas seems like the perfect place for her, but she doesn&amp;#8217;t gamble (anymore) due to a dust-up with her former boss. When she gets dragged into half-baked plot by the   new casino boss and her best friend winds up dead, she is forced to hit the road to stay ahead of trouble - but trouble seems to find her wherever she goes.  &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;In each episode, Charlie solves a mystery in new location using her lie-detection ability. She never wants to identify herself to the cops or the media, so the stories often have unconventional endings. The guest stars never disappoint,   and each little story is wrapped up by the end of the episode. If you loved Jerry Orbach&amp;#8217;s world-weary wisecracks on Law &amp;amp; Order, check out Poker Face!&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;And if you&amp;#8217;re trying to catch as many nominated movies and shows as you can,  &lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=3.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;type=Boolean&amp;amp;term=brsn=%27cmm%20mm%202024%20Golden%20Globe%20Nominees%27&amp;amp;by=KW&amp;amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;amp;limit=&amp;amp;query=&amp;amp;page=0&amp;amp;searchid=3&quot;&gt;  here&amp;#8217;s a list of what the library can help you out with&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/1882718282886335094/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=1882718282886335094' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/1882718282886335094'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/1882718282886335094'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2023/12/meghan-recommends-poker-face.html' title='Meghan Recommends Poker Face'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghDXBOv7Yvu7y-AJTN7WYnd554x5P9fOj_WYFMB-NH04jPFZhvp4Ei9c7vT2-B6k3skbF2F7OEHgqoEdzOsZhToitt9QLguzA_F9LvY1Q-6nbq6bVO29a3xx1QDOnbSObZqOK-oT1uwut-SFeprxze4V4X4Oa-REwSPYYDN9456Xr5tKN2iLDj5coWTyc=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-3753213529316657642</id><published>2023-12-18T12:18:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2023-12-18T12:18:36.629-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Kara recommends &quot;Walking in a Winter Wonderland&quot; &amp; &quot;Fa-la-la Llama!&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgX4vlzX27FsRU8c4mscIMMGR0ywzB7b9GaTlpeCRz9prhjVrPHA_wwqBxJqOEnonUl5fJG0UzbqiZZt1hwhQ-IrLZR_5-PoDsP5pNhCqi9D1GyY5BhqJ6eJ5eprjgsopYJ-Ca79r8uHgu2t-FMjyOb-YZRE44CVEBwW_qAr2Vb9vka6CzJTPSFuWLhpO4&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgX4vlzX27FsRU8c4mscIMMGR0ywzB7b9GaTlpeCRz9prhjVrPHA_wwqBxJqOEnonUl5fJG0UzbqiZZt1hwhQ-IrLZR_5-PoDsP5pNhCqi9D1GyY5BhqJ6eJ5eprjgsopYJ-Ca79r8uHgu2t-FMjyOb-YZRE44CVEBwW_qAr2Vb9vka6CzJTPSFuWLhpO4=s320&quot;  border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7313985354609862034&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiukhyb_lHORImyE6la6c0kluFshZp9X2Ul-9nQ3NNLx2kL75sKc7tx_9dMjKsxS6sih03DqEmaQ924MGdSvsk_zRMHbHVGtSx_yreXZvnyhXxgC97m-4X6zHeZbLyPYF75ezLzUFy3n8sb9yVfat8HGK9GAJOpPSPwC3ZXyCA8f3EPnnTf_JA5_G7FsAU&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiukhyb_lHORImyE6la6c0kluFshZp9X2Ul-9nQ3NNLx2kL75sKc7tx_9dMjKsxS6sih03DqEmaQ924MGdSvsk_zRMHbHVGtSx_yreXZvnyhXxgC97m-4X6zHeZbLyPYF75ezLzUFy3n8sb9yVfat8HGK9GAJOpPSPwC3ZXyCA8f3EPnnTf_JA5_G7FsAU=s320&quot;  border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7313985365095586146&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Here are two books that I love to read/sing during the holiday season.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Walking in a Winter Wonderland &lt;/i&gt;is a beautifully illustrated picture book that also has fun lyrics to sing!&amp;nbsp; It will make you feel warm and fuzzy while embracing the cold and joy of winter.  &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fa-la-la Llama! &lt;/i&gt;is a hilarious board book that the whole family will love to sing along to!&amp;nbsp; The silly lyrics and pictures of the llama will have everyone laughing.&amp;nbsp;  &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Plus, singing with your child is a fun way to help them get ready to read! Music helps children hear the smaller sounds of words, and builds their vocabulary.&amp;nbsp;  &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;These books are good for the whole family, but may be most appreciated by those under 5.  &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/3753213529316657642/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=3753213529316657642' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/3753213529316657642'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/3753213529316657642'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2023/12/kara-recommends-walking-in-winter.html' title='Kara recommends &quot;Walking in a Winter Wonderland&quot; &amp; &quot;Fa-la-la Llama!&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgX4vlzX27FsRU8c4mscIMMGR0ywzB7b9GaTlpeCRz9prhjVrPHA_wwqBxJqOEnonUl5fJG0UzbqiZZt1hwhQ-IrLZR_5-PoDsP5pNhCqi9D1GyY5BhqJ6eJ5eprjgsopYJ-Ca79r8uHgu2t-FMjyOb-YZRE44CVEBwW_qAr2Vb9vka6CzJTPSFuWLhpO4=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-6000398777649736996</id><published>2023-12-01T10:55:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2023-12-07T13:58:06.355-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Adult"/><title type='text'>Justine recommends &quot;Behold the Monster: Confronting America&#39;s Most Prolific Serial Killer&quot; by Jillian Lauren</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; id=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; style=&quot;color: black; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, EmojiFont, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, NotoColorEmoji, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Android Emoji&amp;quot;, EmojiSymbols; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDaMAx494AuUh90fX8mzFeaI2GGr18rFy_Ihy88j_DnBmKMsO42IGyq1UIALhiszVBjtEfe1VZ6fKr0YJMrPl2KyApUMWUibUYuxGWqmBYZNQtSiaqZ30ubkOesPCLaLPPCTSZLbwdl3TuC7qsp2YKOD6ovaDi8q88omq5_uDDWt4-g2y65LlllAOrIUk&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7307655473717856306&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDaMAx494AuUh90fX8mzFeaI2GGr18rFy_Ihy88j_DnBmKMsO42IGyq1UIALhiszVBjtEfe1VZ6fKr0YJMrPl2KyApUMWUibUYuxGWqmBYZNQtSiaqZ30ubkOesPCLaLPPCTSZLbwdl3TuC7qsp2YKOD6ovaDi8q88omq5_uDDWt4-g2y65LlllAOrIUk=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=1&amp;amp;cn=999368&quot;&gt;Behold the Monster&lt;/a&gt; is a look into Samuel Little, officially known as America&#39;s most prolific serial killer.&amp;nbsp; Although now dead, he confessed   to 93 murders, 60 of which have been confirmed, as of 2023. Jillian Lauren, the author of this book, had a unique relationship to Little and often visited him in prison to help get information for detectives. Her findings are shocking and appalling. I could   not believe she put up with him in interviews for as long as she did. However, I applaud her for her actions, as she gave a voice to many of the women who would have otherwise been forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;This is a great book for any true crime aficionado wanting to learn more about Samuel Little.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/6000398777649736996/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=6000398777649736996' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/6000398777649736996'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/6000398777649736996'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2023/12/justine-recommends-behold-monster.html' title='Justine recommends &quot;Behold the Monster: Confronting America&#39;s Most Prolific Serial Killer&quot; by Jillian Lauren'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDaMAx494AuUh90fX8mzFeaI2GGr18rFy_Ihy88j_DnBmKMsO42IGyq1UIALhiszVBjtEfe1VZ6fKr0YJMrPl2KyApUMWUibUYuxGWqmBYZNQtSiaqZ30ubkOesPCLaLPPCTSZLbwdl3TuC7qsp2YKOD6ovaDi8q88omq5_uDDWt4-g2y65LlllAOrIUk=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-962552696073991011</id><published>2023-11-28T20:24:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2023-12-07T13:54:18.723-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Children"/><title type='text'>Taryn recommends &quot;A is for Ambitious&quot; </title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=1&amp;amp;cn=970906&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7306688910730409362&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhREN90D73csceLGkGe5fPT0kd8qC12XNAjHmczgM4HMqaRtNsFP4hQrX-UWvr-fEucWaKCSVntDoA_Ta6vUP2qJlAo0P5tmXTlh4SqhPG9CCqiWT-1XJLIYW8m22HUNWKv_8P9wOhWDXlpTk5q_HvjKFwHmOWBkm8Z7RqBzRp0_LQFCtsfes3TtK4MLow=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;A is for Ambitious&lt;/i&gt; isn’t your ordinary alphabet book. The illustrations and rhyming words help to reclaim words that are oftentimes used to put down girls and women of all ages. The book starts off with a diverse group of girls playing,   but in the corner of the page are speech bubbles with words that you can’t quite make out yet. As you turn the next few pages the speech bubbles start to dominate the pages while the girls begin to look sad and upset. Instead of staying upset, our unnamed   cast of friends start to take these words that usually have a negative meaning for girls and women and begin to reclaim them in a positive way. The book includes words such as: “A is for ambitious! I have big ideas, hopes, and wishes.”, “W, well, that’s for   wild. I am free—my imagination is unbridled.”, and “E is for emotional. My feelings are valid, my heart is full.”&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;I love this book for so many different reasons. I love the concept the creators went for by taking words that are often used to put down women and girls (usually starting from a young age) and using them to empower young girls. This shows   young girls that these words shouldn’t feel like put downs, but should instead be taken as compliments. The illustrations that are used show the girls doing activities that highlight what the text is saying and not only is it powerful, but they are gorgeous.   I think that everyone would benefit from this book because while we need to teach children that these words are empowering for girls as well as boys, but adults will benefit from the reminder. I would recommend this to those with young children, especially   young girls, in their lives. &amp;nbsp;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/962552696073991011/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=962552696073991011' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/962552696073991011'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/962552696073991011'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2023/11/taryn-recommends-is-for-ambitious.html' title='Taryn recommends &quot;A is for Ambitious&quot; '/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhREN90D73csceLGkGe5fPT0kd8qC12XNAjHmczgM4HMqaRtNsFP4hQrX-UWvr-fEucWaKCSVntDoA_Ta6vUP2qJlAo0P5tmXTlh4SqhPG9CCqiWT-1XJLIYW8m22HUNWKv_8P9wOhWDXlpTk5q_HvjKFwHmOWBkm8Z7RqBzRp0_LQFCtsfes3TtK4MLow=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-5594657725810653116</id><published>2023-11-07T09:33:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2023-11-09T13:51:19.283-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="All"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Children"/><title type='text'>Ann recommends &quot;Kid Paleontologist: Explore the Remarkable Dinosaurs, Fossils Finds, and Discoveries of the Prehistoric Era&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=1&amp;amp;cn=1015972&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7298728204900780578&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipvrxhMceyNexDmle1ABFiYSdqfd0OZLCnAGmYdLG66nqhBvJjh2Y3yVOon1uxIQFyCJf5WOe7SYFtaM0N6yugiDPvNJTAhq65YjSOnYk4j6fOpwoWKbggMQtAEn52OvU9LaKCHTZTeQ3r5arAFYkl2U1YyfO_Y2mSTPTve1fUWqoCY0VuJVR9AY-uYhE=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;If you’re a dinosaur lover, you will love this book. Young readers will enjoy the beautiful full-page color illustrations of all kinds of dinosaurs. Each illustration has a caption listing a few basic facts about the dinosaur, and a brief but informative   paragraph for those wanting to know more about them.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;For older dinosaur enthusiasts to enjoy, there is a colorful chart showing how dinosaurs are classified, an illustrated prehistoric timeline, and a brief section that introduces readers to what paleontology is all about. I definitely   recommend this book to anyone who can’t get enough about dinosaurs.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Children, all ages&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/5594657725810653116/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=5594657725810653116' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/5594657725810653116'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/5594657725810653116'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2023/11/ann-recommends-kid-paleontologist.html' title='Ann recommends &quot;Kid Paleontologist: Explore the Remarkable Dinosaurs, Fossils Finds, and Discoveries of the Prehistoric Era&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipvrxhMceyNexDmle1ABFiYSdqfd0OZLCnAGmYdLG66nqhBvJjh2Y3yVOon1uxIQFyCJf5WOe7SYFtaM0N6yugiDPvNJTAhq65YjSOnYk4j6fOpwoWKbggMQtAEn52OvU9LaKCHTZTeQ3r5arAFYkl2U1YyfO_Y2mSTPTve1fUWqoCY0VuJVR9AY-uYhE=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-5281384356556531467</id><published>2023-11-01T13:27:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2023-11-09T13:49:11.746-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Adult"/><title type='text'>Martin recommends &quot;If You Would Have Told Me: A Memoir&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=3&amp;amp;cn=1022196&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7296546620197278546&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_8XA3Tw_wdHhAkdquacYuK6F4xJ_VEFyynatgrac0fub2MJU5GIAGUzui9ppDjBM2jPVL-IzuA6AwIIM627IcjzS_NCQRU29wjj1YXC-M6fb7tnBU5K1WjHdrJA-ZZDZ_XjjvZqyy6yRGwC0VkVnJddz2aIyDFx-6V01WMQfzYn9Ve7d6jdSQpOZWHQA=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;The three-time Emmy nominee, producer and musician John Stamos reflects on his long career (starting out on the day-time soap opera  &lt;i&gt;General Hospital&lt;/i&gt;, then moving on to long prime-time runs on &lt;i&gt;Full House&lt;/i&gt; and  &lt;i&gt;ER &lt;/i&gt;as well as successful theater runs on Broadway and occasional gigs with the Beach Boys) and how he beat the odds to become one of today&#39;s most successful and beloved actors.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;o:p&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;John tells his story in a very approachable manner. You cannot help but find him charming, friendly and so very funny.&amp;nbsp; He pulls no punches as he talks about marriage, divorce, his own major missteps and the loss of some very dear friends   he made along the way.&amp;nbsp; Added recommendation: listen to the audio version of &lt;i&gt;  If You Would Have Told Me&lt;/i&gt; as John’s warmth and heart shines through even more when he is reading his own words.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Adult / Biography&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/5281384356556531467/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=5281384356556531467' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/5281384356556531467'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/5281384356556531467'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2023/11/martin-recommends-if-you-would-have.html' title='Martin recommends &quot;If You Would Have Told Me: A Memoir&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_8XA3Tw_wdHhAkdquacYuK6F4xJ_VEFyynatgrac0fub2MJU5GIAGUzui9ppDjBM2jPVL-IzuA6AwIIM627IcjzS_NCQRU29wjj1YXC-M6fb7tnBU5K1WjHdrJA-ZZDZ_XjjvZqyy6yRGwC0VkVnJddz2aIyDFx-6V01WMQfzYn9Ve7d6jdSQpOZWHQA=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-8676645960830499328</id><published>2023-11-01T08:57:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2023-11-09T13:47:32.801-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Adult"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Young Adult"/><title type='text'>Justine recommends &quot;Sunshine: A Graphic Novel&quot; by Jarrett J. Krosoczka</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; id=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; style=&quot;color: black; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, EmojiFont, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, NotoColorEmoji, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Android Emoji&amp;quot;, EmojiSymbols; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzPcGgOzaD1rK0W9O4GrE_Qf2xujmvQuiB8PuZJ4JotZhiS32RjZjTeArdxvb_M01VEkwZYuGPZRSyIIDd_ENejJNPmaf0eJKP_S6xf5NetLA_bMDHBGOU1fi6eo1F9ZteeKb0QpV4israA9eCZHPL0pJNJm52DfWhzpVUZVDa6S2BN3LsMIifIqTmCfU&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7296477082917476082&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzPcGgOzaD1rK0W9O4GrE_Qf2xujmvQuiB8PuZJ4JotZhiS32RjZjTeArdxvb_M01VEkwZYuGPZRSyIIDd_ENejJNPmaf0eJKP_S6xf5NetLA_bMDHBGOU1fi6eo1F9ZteeKb0QpV4israA9eCZHPL0pJNJm52DfWhzpVUZVDa6S2BN3LsMIifIqTmCfU=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=3.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=7&amp;amp;cn=985069&quot;&gt;Sunshine&lt;/a&gt; by  &lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=3.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;type=Browse&amp;amp;term=Krosoczka,%20Jarrett&amp;amp;by=AU&amp;amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;amp;limit=&amp;amp;query=MAH=%27146898%27&amp;amp;page=0&amp;amp;searchid=0&quot;&gt;  Jarrett Krosoczka&lt;/a&gt; is the author&#39;s second graphic memoir.&amp;nbsp; His first, known as&lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=2&amp;amp;cn=679957&quot;&gt; Hey Kiddo&lt;/a&gt;, was about his childhood.&amp;nbsp; Krosoczka was raised   by his grandparents since his mother was a heroin addict and his father wasn&#39;t in the picture.&amp;nbsp;  &lt;i&gt;Sunshine&lt;/i&gt;, on the other hand, is about his time in high school working at an overnight summer camp for children with cancer.&amp;nbsp; However, you don&#39;t have to read&lt;i&gt; Hey Kiddo&lt;/i&gt; to read&lt;i&gt; Sunshine&lt;/i&gt;.&amp;nbsp;  &lt;i&gt;Sunshine &lt;/i&gt;is a self-contained story that focuses primarily on the camp and Jarrett&#39;s relationship to the kids.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;Although this novel is being marketed towards high schoolers, I feel it&#39;s a great adult pick as well.&amp;nbsp; It&#39;s a tearjerker that deals with some serious topics.&amp;nbsp; Additionally, Krosoczka does a great job humanizing the children he worked with, letting readers   look past their diagnoses to the people under them.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/8676645960830499328/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=8676645960830499328' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/8676645960830499328'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/8676645960830499328'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2023/11/justine-recommends-sunshine-graphic.html' title='Justine recommends &quot;Sunshine: A Graphic Novel&quot; by Jarrett J. Krosoczka'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzPcGgOzaD1rK0W9O4GrE_Qf2xujmvQuiB8PuZJ4JotZhiS32RjZjTeArdxvb_M01VEkwZYuGPZRSyIIDd_ENejJNPmaf0eJKP_S6xf5NetLA_bMDHBGOU1fi6eo1F9ZteeKb0QpV4israA9eCZHPL0pJNJm52DfWhzpVUZVDa6S2BN3LsMIifIqTmCfU=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-2106024281659122285</id><published>2023-10-28T13:03:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2023-10-30T14:59:21.001-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Adult"/><title type='text'>Alicia recommends &quot;The Blonde Identity&quot; by Ally Carter</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; id=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; style=&quot;color: black; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=1&amp;amp;cn=1008249&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&amp;amp;Type=L&amp;amp;Value=9780063276642&amp;amp;UserID=CLMC90403&amp;amp;Password=CC86552&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;What would you do if you woke up with no memory of who you are and there are people shooting at you? Of course, you would run, but it would help if you had a very good looking secret agent to help you!&amp;nbsp; Zoe is a twin and her identical sister is the agent   the bad guys are after. Jake Sawyer is the agent helping Zoe escape. From one hair-raising adventure to the next, the couple jump off bridges, trains and boats.&amp;nbsp; Who can Zoe trust? Jake, her sister Alex, the CIA, the mob and more. Join Zoe and Jake on a   trip across Europe dodging spies, bullets, and fake kissing to thwart the bad guys.&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;Adult Romance&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/2106024281659122285/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=2106024281659122285' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/2106024281659122285'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/2106024281659122285'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2023/10/alicia-recommends-blonde-identity-by.html' title='Alicia recommends &quot;The Blonde Identity&quot; by Ally Carter'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-645890937800735860</id><published>2023-10-09T14:52:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2023-10-10T15:39:22.830-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Children"/><title type='text'>Catherine recommends &quot;The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity&quot;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;WordSection1&quot;&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;type=Keyword&amp;amp;term=The%20Mona%20Lisa%20Vanishes:%20A%20Legendary%20Painter,%20a%20Shocking%20Heist,%20and%20the%20Birth%20of%20a%20Global%20Celebrity&amp;amp;by=KW&amp;amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;amp;query=&amp;amp;page=0&amp;amp;searchid=1&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7288033601964370562&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgyXeJViLJnCukAzSmjw1bvJRLOrh9oLvCzspqn71be7G9NbPMVUwYncDYC2ghVoV6pXp8uEcbXdHC3HOB-AKDxMB-TnGHFEykK3h3Xny8oT0qh4RlOb_Wlg7VCEHx51B3UuqutftWHuIk7ZF0nu6j8a05n1fkcFpqllrwnGAbwS50dCY-LHSRl23fJJU=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;If you go to the Louvre today, you would find an ever-present crowd in front of the  &lt;i&gt;Mona Lisa&lt;/i&gt; – one of the most famous paintings in the world. But at the beginning of the 20&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; century, it was not particularly famous or important, and no one paid it much attention. That all changed in 1911, when someone stole the  &lt;i&gt;Mona Lisa&lt;/i&gt;. Around the world, people were suddenly fascinated by this painting and the numerous theories about who was behind the heist. This middle grade nonfiction book tells both the story of that heist, and the surprising story of how Leonardo da   Vinci came to paint the Mona Lisa four hundred years earlier. At first glance, this may seem an unlikely topic for a middle grade audience, but this book has it all: it has mystery, conspiracies, so much humor, and fast pacing that will keep any reader – even   adults – turning the pages. It is one of the best things I’ve read all year!&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Children, ages 10 and up.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/645890937800735860/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=645890937800735860' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/645890937800735860'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/645890937800735860'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2023/10/catherine-recommends-mona-lisa-vanishes.html' title='Catherine recommends &quot;The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity&quot;'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgyXeJViLJnCukAzSmjw1bvJRLOrh9oLvCzspqn71be7G9NbPMVUwYncDYC2ghVoV6pXp8uEcbXdHC3HOB-AKDxMB-TnGHFEykK3h3Xny8oT0qh4RlOb_Wlg7VCEHx51B3UuqutftWHuIk7ZF0nu6j8a05n1fkcFpqllrwnGAbwS50dCY-LHSRl23fJJU=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560265466693440154.post-393547406343992222</id><published>2023-10-02T14:56:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2023-10-02T15:50:21.300-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Justine recommends &quot;Tombs&quot; by Junji Ito</title><content type='html'>&lt;div dir=&quot;ltr&quot; id=&quot;divtagdefaultwrapper&quot; style=&quot;color: black; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, EmojiFont, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, NotoColorEmoji, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Android Emoji&amp;quot;, EmojiSymbols; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHu1yCFZLAAixN6XWPQ4tUghdQoM5SYnmo_n1JqCncHRYJCe0nq2m-LgJk3ih1tSQ18EgBY_YPnLMsB-3Xautykqq2CQzIBrthqBXnvyOlvmcPT0aIDjaZJSkl-f7atwJdF5mFqM5PbB-qbErIAdWtzkGQSjlOvB_eE41FgJWYMEeEtmGgII68dkUNqOc&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7285436901470592722&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHu1yCFZLAAixN6XWPQ4tUghdQoM5SYnmo_n1JqCncHRYJCe0nq2m-LgJk3ih1tSQ18EgBY_YPnLMsB-3Xautykqq2CQzIBrthqBXnvyOlvmcPT0aIDjaZJSkl-f7atwJdF5mFqM5PbB-qbErIAdWtzkGQSjlOvB_eE41FgJWYMEeEtmGgII68dkUNqOc=s320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=3.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=1&amp;amp;cn=975677&quot;&gt;Tombs&lt;/a&gt; by Junji Ito is a collection of some of Ito&#39;s works, most notably the short story Tombs.&amp;nbsp; Ito himself is well-known for his horror   manga, or Japanese comics. He mostly sticks to short stories, but he occasionally branches out with longer works such as  &lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=1&amp;amp;cn=823245&quot;&gt;  Uzumaki&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;pos=2&amp;amp;cn=851490&quot;&gt;  Tomie&lt;/a&gt;. Ito&#39;s work has been slowly getting translated into English, and this is just one of the latest of many manga&amp;nbsp;collections the library has to offer by the award-winning author.&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;If you&#39;re looking for something spooky during the month of October, I&#39;d recommend anything by  &lt;a class=&quot;OWAAutoLink&quot; href=&quot;https://catalog.cmpl.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;amp;type=Browse&amp;amp;term=Ito%cc%84,%20Junji,%201963-&amp;amp;by=AU&amp;amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;amp;limit=&amp;amp;query=MAH=%27128200%27&amp;amp;page=0&amp;amp;searchid=0&quot;&gt;  Junji Ito&lt;/a&gt;. Even if you&#39;re not frightened of his stories, his creepy illustrations will put you in the Halloween mood!&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;/div&gt;  </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/feeds/393547406343992222/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8560265466693440154&amp;postID=393547406343992222' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/393547406343992222'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8560265466693440154/posts/default/393547406343992222'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://cmplisreading.blogspot.com/2023/10/justine-recommends-tombs-by-junji-ito.html' title='Justine recommends &quot;Tombs&quot; by Junji Ito'/><author><name>CMPL Staff</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03922256546967492097</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHu1yCFZLAAixN6XWPQ4tUghdQoM5SYnmo_n1JqCncHRYJCe0nq2m-LgJk3ih1tSQ18EgBY_YPnLMsB-3Xautykqq2CQzIBrthqBXnvyOlvmcPT0aIDjaZJSkl-f7atwJdF5mFqM5PbB-qbErIAdWtzkGQSjlOvB_eE41FgJWYMEeEtmGgII68dkUNqOc=s72-c" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>

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