Elizabeth Zott's parents are frauds. Elizabeth and her scientific pursuits, however, is the real deal. She faces an uphill battle because the scientific community does not welcome women in the … Continue reading Lessons in Chemistry
Wonderbooks
Wonderbooks are a new format for us at Rockwall County Library. Wonderbooks are audio-enabled books--preloaded audiobooks player permanently attached to an easy picture book. Adult can check out Wonderbooks and … Continue reading Wonderbooks
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson.
Kim Richardson humanizes the Blue Fugates of Kentucky with her fictional take on a brave girl who becomes a pack horse librarian. For having blue skin, she is shunned, yet … Continue reading The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson.
Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
Just as there may be an under painting hiding under a painting, nothing is as it seems in this novel. Everything is a trick of the eye. The singers that … Continue reading Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
The Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell
Cornwell continues Uhtred's story in the 2nd of the Saxon stories series and follows the battle of Cynuit. Brave, yet flawed, Uhtred continues to make rash decisions and incites King … Continue reading The Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell
National Twin Day
Is there a day just for twins? Of course. Each December 18th, there's a day for twins and multiples. The tradition started in 1819 when identical twins in Millsville, OH … Continue reading National Twin Day
Seasons Greetings
Have your "shelf" a Merry Little Christmas with these favorites from our book shelf. Andrews, Donna. Dashing Through the Snowbirds. Bowen, Rhys. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Guillory, Jasmine. Royal … Continue reading Seasons Greetings
Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict
Marie Benedict brings many historical figures to life in her novels. She intentionally choose women that have been overlooked by history. In her own words she writes about "unknown but … Continue reading Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict
A Rip Through Time and Other Time Travel Books
Armstrong, Kelly. A Rip Through Time. Barenbaum, Rachel. Atomic Anna. Hart, Rob. Paradox Hotel. Kawaguchi, Toshikazu. Before the Coffee Gets Cold. This is the first in a three part series … Continue reading A Rip Through Time and Other Time Travel Books