Here are the most current bestsellers according to Publishers Weekly: Fiction Sooley by John Grisham Finding Ashley by Danielle Steel A Gambling Man by David Baldacci The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Ocean Prey by John Sandford Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy (Book 2: Greater Good) by Timothy Zahn A […]
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Video Game Review: God of War
God of War is an action-adventure game following a Spartan turned god, Kratos. This game takes place sequentially after God of War 3. The game opens to Midgard, an in-between realm in Norse mythology, where Kratos has managed to stay hidden after his last encounter with Athena, get married, and have a son named Atreus. […]
Continue readingNew Mirrors and Windows Reading Experience focuses on stories of our diverse world
Mesa County Libraries announce the launch of the Mirrors and Windows Reading Experience, a new, self-paced reading activity that explores stories of our diverse world. Mirrors and Windows is an all-ages celebration of culture focused on diverse books and films offered through the library catalog. It continues through Dec. 31, 2021, and between now and […]
Continue readingPublishers Weekly 05/03/21
Here are the most current bestsellers according to Publishers Weekly: Fiction A Gambling Man by David Baldacci Ocean Prey by John Sandford The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Lover Unveiled, Volume 19 by J R Ward Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection by Junji Ito The Red Book by James […]
Continue readingFruita Community Read to feature the book “Rising Out of Hatred”
A new Community Read event in Fruita during May will feature the book “Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist” by Eli Saslow, with an accompanying series of discussions exploring equality, race, diversity, and inclusivity in the Fruita community. “Rising Out of Hatred” tells the personal story of one man who […]
Continue readingPublishers Weekly 04/26/2021
Here are the most current bestsellers according to Publishers Weekly: Fiction Ocean Prey by John Sandford The Devil’s Hand: A Thriller by Jack Carr The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Red Book by James Patterson and David Ellis The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth Win by Harlan Coben […]
Continue readingGet your bike ready to ride May 1 at the Bicycle Fair
Start bike season right by attending a Bicycle Fair that will help cyclists of all ages get ready for Bike to Work/School Day. The Bicycle Fair happens from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 1, in the East Parking Lot of the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., Grand Junction. This community event is a […]
Continue readingVideo Game Review: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX
Have you ever dreamed about waking up in the Pokémon world, eager to battle, “catch ’em all”, and make it to the top of the Pokémon League as champion!? If you have, then this is not the game for you. Almost every other Pokémon game fits that description though, so don’t feel left out. Pokémon […]
Continue readingContributions sought for anthology about pandemic experience
From May 1-June 1, 2021, written and artistic contributions will be accepted for possible inclusion in an upcoming anthology about the community’s experience with the coronavirus pandemic. The anthology will accept submissions from writers, poets, photographers, and artists who live in Mesa County or attend Colorado Mesa University. The anthology’s theme, “In This Together,” represents […]
Continue reading2021 Poetry Contest Adult and Teen Winners!
Congratulations to our 2021 poetry contest winners! As usual, we had lots of great submissions this year. If you missed entering this year, keep an eye out for our 2022 contest! Adult Category: 1st Place “October” by Patricia Norrbom The last of the leaves floating effortless in the wind The autumn breeze caresses my face […]
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