Category Archives: talking books

The latest Allen’s List – Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

Posted on February 24, 2021 by nclbph

In this edition of Allen’s List, features books on Foreign Policy and Diplomacy. The world of foreign policy and diplomacy is in a word, complicated. It requires a combination of finesse and bluntness. An appreciation of nuance. These writers and … Continue reading →

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The latest Allen’s List – American Classics

Posted on February 22, 2021 by nclbph

In this edition of Allen’s List, features books known as American Classics. These are books known as works of art for their recognized and established value. These American novels meet that definition of classic on this Allen’s List – American … Continue reading →

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The latest Allen’s List – Hard-boiled Mysteries

Posted on February 17, 2021 by nclbph

In this edition of Allen’s List, we look at Hard-boiled Mysteries, books with a bit of toughness and corruption. These stories have detectives that may not have the fanciest offices or the most respectable clients but they make for a … Continue reading →

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The latest Allen’s List – Chicago Books

Posted on February 10, 2021 by nclbph

In this edition of Allen’s List, we look at Chicago, a distinctively American city of hard work and machine politics. Also, it is the setting for some great fiction, from science fiction to mysteries and steamy romance. Lots of picks … Continue reading →

10 Most Wanted Books – January 2021

Posted on February 9, 2021 by nclbph

January 2021 was a great month for reading at the library. Because of the library’s Books On Demand service with multiple books on a single cartridge, we can serve many more patrons many more books at a one time and … Continue reading →

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BARD Roundup – January 2021 top 10 audio downloads

Posted on February 8, 2021 by nclbph

Here are January 2021’s 10 most downloaded BARD audio book titles: DB101096 – The law of innocence Michael Connelly DB101338 – Deadly Cross by James Patterson DB101095 – Shakeup Stuart Woods DB100846 – The return by Nicholas Sparks DB101364 – … Continue reading →

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Happy BARD Day – February 2021

Posted on February 5, 2021 by nclbph

Happy BARD Day – January 2021 was a great month for downloading audio and braille. In January 759 audio readers downloaded 13415 books, 425 magazines and 169 music items. Another 31 braille readers downloaded 201 books, 7 magazines and 85 … Continue reading →

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Notable on NOBLE – My Mother’s Restaurant

Posted on February 2, 2021 by nclbph

Check out what’s Notable on NOBLE, right now! My Mother’s Restaurant by Sylvia Perkins – DBX01229. Domenic Vento finds his dream wife in Rome and brings her to America. When he dies seven years later in the midst of the … Continue reading →

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NCLBPH Winter Reading Registration Deadline

Posted on January 28, 2021 by nclbph

There’s still time to register for our Winter Reading Program! Winter Reading lasts until February 28th. Any books you’ve ordered since December 1st will be added to you overall count. The last day to sign up will be Saturday, January … Continue reading →

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The latest Allen’s List – Classics for the Winter

Posted on January 15, 2021 by nclbph

In this edition of Allen’s List, we look at the winter when the days are shorter, the skies are grayer, and it’s the perfect time to put down the light reading for some heavier classics. Pull up a place by … Continue reading →