CHAPTER CHATS

A picture of the author in weathered, natural tones appears to the left of the book cover: which shows blue sky above scrubby green hills.

News of the World by Paulette Jiles

By Jean B. I love a book with a map, so News of the World captured me even before page one. Throughout my reading, I pored over the sepia endpaper map of Texas circa 1870, with its bright red line tracing a path from Wichita Falls along the northern border with Indian territory, all the way … Continue reading News of the World by Paulette Jiles →

by jeanboone1 July 28, 2021

잘 먹었습니다

by Peter N. If you’re familiar with Korean cooking and YouTube, chances are you’ve heard of Maangchi. Originally born and raised in Korea, she now lives in New York City and has been uploading Korean cooking videos to YouTube since 2007. Always cheerful and armed with her trusty knives, she’s taught her 5.5 million subscribers … Continue reading 잘 먹었습니다 →

by Peter N. July 26, 2021July 27, 2021

Orange and yellow waves of color suggest sand dunes. Title appears in bright white type vertically in the center, with a silhouetted figure within the "U". A black space sky is across the top, with stars and moons.

Dune by Frank Herbert

By Eric L. There has been quite a lot of buzz concerning the new Dune film, especially since with the new trailers being released. Frankly I’m a bit excited, too, although the theatre release has been delayed repeatedly (now scheduled for Oct 22, 2021). However, I can’t say that I’m a Dune fan from way back, since I had … Continue reading Dune by Frank Herbert →

by ericlblair July 23, 2021

The book cover depicts the small town of Hilo at the shoreline, with buildings in shades of white and brown against a foreground and backdrop of turquoise sea and sky; in the distance, Mauna Loa is erupting into the sky, with yellow flame and reddish clouds above the silhouette of the mountain.

Author works: Gail Tsukiyama

JOIN US! Author presentation: Thursday, Aug 5 from 7 – 8 pm, onlineRegister via this link or at hclibrary.org > classes & events. Once you register, a Zoom link will be emailed to you. By Julie F. The beloved bestselling author and recipient of the Academy of American Poets Award and the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles … Continue reading Author works: Gail Tsukiyama →

by juliefitzreader July 21, 2021

The cover of Delicious in Dungeon Vol. 1 shows a young man in armor with brown boots and a bedroll on his back, holding a spatula and frying pan. He appears to be in a castle dungeon, with other characters deeper in the hallway behind him, as well as a red dragon approaching that none of them see because their backs are turned.

Cooking up some comics, with a side of fantasy

By Khaleel G. One of the great things about manga is the wide range of topics authors can focus on. Sure, there are still those popular power fantasy series, with heroes rising from lowly origins to take on a supreme evil. Dragon Ball Z or Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer play a similar tune to … Continue reading Cooking up some comics, with a side of fantasy →

by khaleelgheba July 19, 2021July 19, 2021

An underwater shot of a raft of penguins with the National Geographic text and yellow frame setting off the image.

Take a trip with National Geographic

by Holly L. As local Covid rates drop and vaccination numbers rise, some of you are embarking on long-anticipated journeys. Whether day-tripping down to the shore or jet-setting to a distant locale, the act of travel brings a sense of relief to many who are longing to break out of their quarantine bubbles and go – somewhere, anywhere! … Continue reading Take a trip with National Geographic →

by Holly July 16, 2021

The cover shows tree branches in a dark silhouette with dark blue sky, with the corner of a turquoise swimming pool and a lighter blue diving board with triangular metal handles in the foreground. The title, in block letters, is in complimentary shades of turquoise and blue.

Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam

by Aimee Z. Is allyship a myth? Rumaan Alam explores this and more in his astute and fascinating third novel, Leave The World Behind. It begins simply enough: A white Brooklyn family leave their hipster digs for an Airbnb week in the Hamptons. Like many Americans, Amanda, Clay, and their two teens view a beach vacation as an entitlement. It must be perfect – down to the SPF that won’t hinder your tanning goal. En route, Amanda orders Clay to … Continue reading Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam →

by Kristen B. July 14, 2021

A photo of a hospital's emergency room entrance, with EMERGENCY in large red letters, acts as a marquee for "Dr. Camara Jones speaks on racism, health, and action."

Racism, Health & Action

by Katie DiSalvo-Thronson What can we do to live in a more just society where more people thrive, and race doesn’t determine people’s health? HCLS is proud to present Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, a family physician, epidemiologist, and past President of the American Public Health Association, whose work focuses on naming, measuring, … Continue reading Racism, Health & Action →

by Kristen B. July 12, 2021

The book cover shows the author in a black suit and sneakers with a startled expression on his face, about to catch a pink flip-flop that is flying towards him through the air. He is posed against a red background.

Definitely Hispanic by LeJuan James

By Carmen J. With racial equity at the forefront for the library and the county, a much-needed read on Hispanic life crossed my path recently. For those who may not know, I’m Cuban American. I’m in that nice little hybrid world of always exploring my Cuban-ness amidst my American-ness. I’m often torn between both worlds and … Continue reading Definitely Hispanic by LeJuan James →

by juliefitzreader July 9, 2021

The Nebula Secret by Trudi Trueit The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon Aquicorn Cove by Katie O'Neill Backyard Adventure: Get Messy, Get Wet, Build Cool Things, and Have Tons of Fun! 51 Free-Play Activities by Amanda Thomsen Ranger Rick Kids' Guide to Hiking: All You Need to Know About Having Fun While Hiking by Helen Olsson The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson

Summer Fun with #ELKReads

by HCLS Elkridge Branch Staff The past year (plus) has been hard for everyone. As we start to move toward something approaching our previous normal, many families are looking for special ways to enjoy the summer. The Elkridge staff has selected a wide range of titles for all ages to inspire and entertain, no matter your plans for … Continue reading Summer Fun with #ELKReads →

by elianahcls July 7, 2021

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