Biography anyone???

  Maybe it’s the tendency to take stock at the end of the year, but when I was approached about writing this week’s blog my mind immediately jumped to biographies.  I went to that section of the library to see what titles would jump out at me.  I stopped after the first six.  Now I’m not saying these are “must reads”.  I’m just saying that I enjoyed reading these, they have stuck with me as a good read, and consequently I have often recommended them to others.  The subjects span genres and here’s what I like about each one: The …

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Marvelous Marvel

Have you “checked out” Marvel recently?  From many library websites around Maine, including the Gardiner Public Library website, you may access this wonderful database provided by the Maine State Library. One of the MANY databases that are available to you with your library card is the Dictionary of Literary Biography.  With just a few quick clicks, you can access information about many of your favorite authors. For fun, I tried Nora Roberts, and immediately learned her birthday, her nationality, and place of birth.  Further information includes awards she has received, as well as the year received; a list of titles …

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