Patron Review: Glory Be

This week, we have a guest post from Jeri T., a library patron and BARC participant. In order to fulfill the requirements of the “Everyone’s a Critic” task, Jeri has written a summary/review of Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood. Big thanks to Jeri for providing content. Here is her review: In Augusta Scattergood’s 2013-2014 Bluebonnet Nominee book, Glory Be, we find … Continue reading →

Christmas Reading at Christmas Time? Bah, Humbug!

Christmas is almost here, and since I’m a guy who enjoys a jolly good festive activity, I’m taking the opportunity to do a mirthful exercise with library stats. Not that any of us should need much help feeling the Christmas spirit in a society that bludgeons us from all angles with yuletide tidings, but should … Continue reading →

Friday the 13th: A Blogger’s Redemption (And Mini Investigation)

A few months ago, I wrote this goofy post about missing a golden Friday the 13th blogging opportunity. Today, I get my chance at sweet, sweet redemption, as another Friday the 13th has graced us surprisingly (if, like me, you never look more than a month ahead in your calendar) quickly. I’m not gonna make … Continue reading →

What’s in a Name?

I came in to work today to discover that out of respect for the frightful weather that may potentially soon be brought on by the icepocalypse preparing to descend upon the Southwest, the library will be closing early today and closing outright on Friday and Saturday. As a veteran of Texas ice “storms,” I was … Continue reading →