By Dan Eells, deells@newtonplks.org Should James Patterson count as his genre? Some would say no, but I say yes. In The Case Files No. 3, we will look into the World’s No. 1 Bestselling Author, James Patterson. According to Wikipedia, James Patterson has written 147 novels. He holds the Guinness World Record for most No.…
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By Sam Jack, sjack@newtonplks.org We’re still waiting to find out which books will win this year’s William Allen White Children’s Book Awards, but you can start reading next year’s selections! Kansas children who read at least two books on one of the 2020-2021 master lists will be eligible to vote for their favorite. Below are…
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By Sam Jack, sjack@newtonplks.org The 2020 Pulitzer Prizes were announced today, recognizing excellence in American journalism and arts. Several of the winning books are available for digital borrowing with your NPL card – as an ebook, an e-audiobook, or both. Visit the Pulitzer website for the full list of this year’s prizewinners. Need help getting…
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By Dan Eells, deells@newtonplks.org. This weekend is a great weekend to laugh! Here are five comedy gems on Hoopla you or your family may enjoy. (Hoopla is available free with your library card. Don’t have a library card? You can sign up via email or Facebook message.) A Shot In The Dark (1964) (PG) From Hoopla: Peter…
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