In Knox County, you’re never far from a good book
There may not be as many branch libraries in Knox County as there are Weigel’s, but it won’t take...
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Category: Our Town Readers
Beach House Rules: Book Whisperer’s beach read
Kristy Woodson Harvey’s Beach House Rules has all the elements of the classic summer beach read:...
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How to pick a ‘good fit book’
When kids begin to read independently, an important lesson for them is how to pick a good fit...
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Mapping the past at the East Tennessee History Center
Exploring historical maps can send you down a fascinating rabbit hole — especially when you’re...
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Killer Potential: SAT tutor turns detective to stay alive
Hannah Deitch is a former SAT tutor writing about a SAT tutor in her debut novel, Killer...
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The tale of the bronze bench that went missing – and its return
Once upon a time, a little boy and girl sat on a bench in Tank Strickland Park on Asheville...
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The Book Whisperer picks a multigenerational family saga
Four generations of a Texas family grapple with tragedy, addiction and love. The Bright Years,...
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Childhood is the learning
This is your reminder that most learning for kids does not take place during designated learning...
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Summer reading takes off with an ‘Out-of-This-World Art Show’
Knox County Public Library’s Read City Curious Minds challenge is shooting for the stars — and we...
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Nic Stone trilogy: Banned? Read them!
Our Book Whisperer is out this week but never fear, she will return. I am stepping in to...
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Historian Rick Atkinson will visit Knoxville
East Tennessee Historical Society is sponsoring two events with author/ historian Rick Atkinson on...
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The Book Whisperer recommends romantic suspense
The cover! The cover grabbed my attention immediately. The Big Fix is my first book by Holly...
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