DPL News & Views

I was scarred by Little Women by Louisa May Alcott...

2012-05-18T11:10:47.222-04:00

I was scarred by Little Women by Louisa May Alcott when I was about 8. When Beth died, that was my very first experience with death and grief---it felt like I had lost a loved one. I was inconsolable!

How cool!

2012-05-16T12:25:14.491-04:00

How cool!

I saw the movie when I was a college student. I fo...

2012-05-16T09:28:20.353-04:00

I saw the movie when I was a college student. I found it revolting, and so disturbing. I wish I had left the theater. As a result, I never wanted to read the book it was based on.

She is different, but it's probably a pulicity...

2012-05-03T07:39:12.771-04:00

She is different, but it's probably a pulicity stunt!

Shouldn't the wording be "affected his wr...

2012-05-01T19:29:23.770-04:00

Shouldn't the wording be "affected his writing" instead of "effected his writing" as my 9th grade English teacher drilled into my head?

I LOVED this book. I mean I LOVED this book. I cou...

2012-04-20T21:12:35.040-04:00

I LOVED this book. I mean I LOVED this book. I could not put it down, and when I had to, I was thinking about the characters and could not wait until I had time to read again.
I grew up in the South in the 60's and my whole neighborhood had housekeepers or "Help". We had someone who worked for us, we called her Nursey, and she was my friend, and my caretaker. After my parents got divorced, she was my rock. This is way to personal, but my stepmother was a witch, and when I think what Nursey had to put up with to stay with me and my sisters, to help take care of us, I just don't know how to express it. She did not leave because of us kids. This book gave me so much to think about and brought up so many feelings, so many good, and so so many not so good.
I'm grateful when I think about the last conversation I had with Nursey before she died, I was married already, living out of town, and I talked to her on the phone. I was able to tell her I loved her and to say thanks for everything she did for me. Was it enough, did it matter? Who knows, but I'm glad it was said.
This is such a beautifully written book, so absorbing..and I don't know how else to describe it. But I do want to say thanks to Ms. Stockett for this wonderful book, that even though I closed it the other day, I cannot quit thinking about.
By the way, I read this on Kindle, and I have decided to buy a hardback copy as well to put on my bookshelves with all my other favorites. I find it hard to believe this is her debut work, I look forward to whatever else Ms. Stockett has to offer us, she is a wonderful storyteller.

What a great event. All the entries were fantasti...

2012-04-10T09:12:45.291-04:00

What a great event. All the entries were fantastic!

They were fun to look at! We liked Charlie and the...

2012-04-09T18:38:56.064-04:00

They were fun to look at! We liked Charlie and the peeper factory the most!

Peeps Titantic...who would have thought! Great con...

2012-03-30T13:14:50.545-04:00

Peeps Titantic...who would have thought! Great concept! I like how the smoke stack is collapsed.

Thanks for posting the list. I miss reading the La...

2012-03-13T20:35:58.205-04:00

Thanks for posting the list. I miss reading the Ladybug books with my kids. Here in CT they have Nutmeg awards instead and they are for chapter books.
Deb

Hey! Somebody told me about the bacon there once a...

2012-03-12T12:09:02.841-04:00

Hey! Somebody told me about the bacon there once and believed that it was at Dover! I've been telling that story for YEARS! Now I'm a big liar! I'm so ashamed!

What a waste of edible bacon that would be... I c...

2012-03-08T09:17:35.160-05:00

What a waste of edible bacon that would be...

I collect bookmarks. However strangely I don't really use the bookmarks I collect. I have a handful of very old faded torn library bookmarks that I use over and over again, while keeping my beautiful collection tucked away in a drawer.

A very interesting essay, "Out the Window.&qu...

2012-03-02T19:26:12.960-05:00

A very interesting essay, "Out the Window." Surprising & hardly something one would expect from a poet. Perhaps that's the point. Age is.

Cool, eeew, wow, neat!

2012-03-02T10:55:11.047-05:00

Cool, eeew, wow, neat!

Shemp, one of the Three Stooges.

2012-02-17T11:24:54.986-05:00

Shemp, one of the Three Stooges.

Eeew.

2012-02-14T14:32:07.542-05:00

Eeew.

I always love to read historical novels about 18th...

2012-02-08T03:37:37.160-05:00

I always love to read historical novels about 18th century London. Looks like Trades of the Flesh will be another book that will give me some sleepless nights again.

Way cool, I want more!

2012-02-03T12:37:37.411-05:00

Way cool, I want more!

Most interesting! :) I know of only one librarian...

2012-01-25T10:01:05.555-05:00

Most interesting! :) I know of only one librarian who fits into any of the "prototypes"...namely, the first picture...and I work with her! She bubbles with friendliness and helpfulness!

Since you recommend "Girl Wanted, the chase f...

2012-01-23T12:06:07.890-05:00

Since you recommend "Girl Wanted, the chase for Sarah Pender", it would be fair to mention in these comments that not everybody agrees on Sarah Pender's culpability.

Steve Miller book is a very one-sided account against Pender. He has left out many information and misquoted some documents. He often mislead the reader in this manner.

People who may want to know more and make up their own mind may read Debunking Girl Wanted.

Please hear both side of the story. Miscarriages of justice happen, and this happens to be one.

The Nomination of Steve Miller for "Best Fact...

2012-01-20T03:54:39.044-05:00

The Nomination of Steve Miller for "Best Fact crime" is a shame.

His book "Girl Wanted, the chase for Sarah Pender" is written in a dishonest manner.

key information about the case are hidden from the reader. Documents are misquoted to mislead people. About the escape of Sarah Pender, the only revelations Steve Miller does are about Sarah pender's sex life, for lack of anything of real interest.

Please read "Debunking Girl Wanted" at the following URL

https://sites.google.com/site/justsarahjo/debunking-girl-wanted

All side of the story should be heard.

It will speak poorly of the Allan Award if this guy wins in his category.

I really like Ellen and love watching her show, bu...

2012-01-16T01:16:53.035-05:00

I really like Ellen and love watching her show, but i wanted more from her book. There were some great parts in here that told the reader a lot about Ellen, but I actually wanted more of Ellen as a person and a little less comedian.

Retired librarian says "Yaaayyy!"

2012-01-05T19:46:42.867-05:00

Retired librarian says "Yaaayyy!"

Denise, thanks SO much. Tim and I are so proud of ...

2011-12-14T16:20:34.685-05:00

Denise, thanks SO much. Tim and I are so proud of our little fish -- and thrilled to have won the Ladybug!
Devin Scillian

wow! how cute Hermione/Emma is she is also beautif...

2011-11-24T23:32:55.966-05:00

wow! how cute Hermione/Emma is she is also beautiful.