The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel

Where to find this book at Reed Memorial Library:

  • Large Print
  • Call number: LP Creel
  • View it on our catalog

If you’re a fan of historical fiction, today’s staff book recommendation may interest you! Laura, one of our Public Services Library Associates, recommends The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel.

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The Best Cook in the World by Rick Bragg: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table by Rick Bragg

Where to find this book at Reed Memorial Library:

  • Adult non-fiction
  • Call number: 641.5975 B73
  • View it on our catalog

Love a good recipe? Our Youth Services Programming Associate Fran, known to storytime-goers as “Miss Fran,” recommends The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table by Rick Bragg. Although we have the physical book in our non-fiction collection, Fran says that she and her mother listened to the audiobook from Libby. The author narrates this book in his “southern drawl,” which helps set the mood and tone of his stories.

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The Heartbeat of Trees by Peter Wohlleben: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

Where to find this book at Reed Memorial Library:

  • Adult non-fiction
  • Call number: 304.2 W826
  • View it on our catalog

The Heartbeat of Trees: Embracing Our Ancient Bonds with Forests and Nature is the newest book published by Peter Wohlleben, author of many books, including The Hidden Life of Trees. Written in short chapters, this book explores a wide variety of topics relating to trees and forests. It begins by discussing human senses and why our sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing have evolved because of our history of forest dwelling.

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