As our lives become increasingly busy and technology-driven, our reading habits are changing in ways that significantly impact our cognitive development and cultural engagement. A recent article on Abtaba.com provides a look at current reading statistics, revealing trends especially relevant to those who have grown up with a love of books and the written word.…
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August 2024, Generals
Her Story in Historical Fiction
Renee Mazin History has not celebrated the contributions and achievements of women as much as men. This month, Book Nook wants to set the record straight by highlighting some of these women who deserve more recognition. Instead of examining the exact historical record, many authors represented in the SaddleBrooke Libraries collection tell the stories of…
July 2024, Generals
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries: Summer Reading: Embracing the Season of Books
Jodi Delahunt Hubbell As temperatures climb and daylight stretches into the evening, a beloved tradition emerges with the arrival of summer: summer reading. While the notion of assigned reading may conjure memories of school days, the allure of a captivating book transcends age and educational obligations, making it a cherished pastime for people from all…