Finding time to read for fun can be tough nowadays. There's just so much
going on. So when I get a chance to hunker down and devour a book, I
usually grab a title similar to one I've enjoyed in the past. For me,
that's a romantic suspense thriller, an exciting mystery, fascinating
true crime, a juicy biography, or just some quirky volume of nonfiction
that's caught my interest.
Last month I deliberately decided to read something different, and
selected three books I normally wouldn't consider--a humorous fantasy, a
nonfiction graphic novel, and a picture book for children. And I LIKED
them!
So here's my challenge to all of you out there--take a chance and read
outside your comfort zone. That is, select three promising titles from
genres you wouldn't normally choose and try them out. If you're not sure
what might appeal to you, talk to one of us librarians. We select the
books for the library and know quite a lot about them. We can help you
discover a different type of read that will fit your mood and interests. Just drop by, or call us at 217-367-4405.
The Urbana Free Library has an expansive collection of novels and
readable nonfiction of all types. Take my challenge and broaden your
reading horizons. You may discover a whole new group of books that are just
perfect for you!
Join me in the challenge. Here are my three books. What are yours? I'd love to hear about them.
Darkroom: a Memoir in Black & White
Lila Quintero Weaver
Lila Quintero Weaver
Weaver comes to Alabama as a child with her middle-class Latino family from Argentina in the early 60s and encounters a world where differences matter.
Russ, a border collie, tells us about his life on the farm in this beautifully illustrated British picture book.
Gaiman and Pratchett pooled their talents and created their own personal and humorous account of the coming Armageddon.
This unique, multi-layered view of angels searching for the missing antichrist at the end of the world may not be the fantasy novel for everyone. But it's a tale well told, with allusions, many characters, and an underlying sense of satire.
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