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The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County
The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County
By Claire Swinarski
Adult Fiction
This atmospheric novel revolves around two families in small town Northwoods Wisconsin. Based on the title and cover, I was expecting a cozy read, but Swinarski took her characters into some deeper and darker territory than I was expecting.
Whenever there is a funeral at St. Anne’s parish in...
Icarus
Icarus
By K. Ancrum
Young Adult Fiction
In Icaras by K. Ancrum, two boys living in different types of prisons embark on a journey toward freedom that begins with their fateful encounter.
Seventeen year old Icarus lives in a gloomy and joyless house with his father Angus. At his father’s behest, he breaks into a nearby mansion owned by Mr. Black, stealing ...
The Wager
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
By David Grann
Adult NonFiction
I was excited to read David Grann’s The Wager, but I was especially excited when I discovered I could snag an e-audiobook copy from Libby. As far as research goes, this book was researched flawlessly. It’s packed with 1700s history, but never once felt heavy or dry with info...
Upcoming Events
The PLOS Bookmobile is coming to Pinewood Manor!
This story time is an interactive learning experience that helps preschool aged children strengthen the skills necessary for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Do you love reading classic books? Do you want to get out of your comfort zone and finally read the classics you've never read? Well, this is your book club! We read older classics, modern classics, and even some non-fiction from time to time.
The PLOS Bookmobile is coming to Maplewood Manor!
Come read, laugh, and play at our storytime program designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.
Learn about a variety of mindfulness practices to use every day, and experience several – including mindful breathing, grounding, ways to quiet your mind, brief body scan, mindful walking and forest guided meditation and a seated meditation.
