Horizon Zero Dawn is an action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun with killer robot animals. The game follows Aloy, a young woman who was an outcast from the Nora tribe as a baby. Another outcast, Rost, took her in and raised her as his own. Aloy struggles with the idea of […]
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Publishers Weekly 12/14/2020
Here are the most current bestsellers for fiction and nonfiction according to Publishers Weekly: Fiction Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline Deadly Cross by James Patterson A Time for Mercy by John Grisham The Return by Nicholas Sparks Daylight by David Baldacci The Awakening: The Dragon Heart Legacy, Book One by Nora Roberts The Law […]
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This year has been tough in a multitude of ways, one being the decrease in live music performances. An at-home activity to honor the fan within and expand your love of music is to read up on some musical legends from the comfort of your couch! There has been a slew of books published this […]
Continue readingPublishers Weekly 12/07/2020
Here are the most current bestsellers for fiction and nonfiction according to Publishers Weekly: Fiction Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline Deadly Cross by James Patterson The Awakening: The Dragon Heart Legacy, Book 1 by Nora Roberts The Return by Nicholas Sparks Daylight by David Baldacci A Time for Mercy by John Grisham The Law […]
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Like it or not, winter is on its way. What better way to dream away the cold than cuddling up with a good read? Although Mesa County Libraries are currently closed to public access, we are happy to be offering Curbside pick-up services to continue replenishing your reading lists and movie-watching needs. Our staff has […]
Continue readingPublishers Weekly 11/30/2020
Here are the most current bestsellers for fiction and nonfiction according to Publishers Weekly: Fiction Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson Daylight by David Baldacci A Time for Mercy by John Grisham The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly All That Glitters by Danielle Steel The Return by Nicholas Sparks The Sentinel by Lee Child […]
Continue readingPublishers Weekly 11/23/2020
Since the library has closed to the public the Publishers Weekly Bestseller list has been made virtual. Here are the most current bestsellers for fiction and nonfiction according to Publishers Weekly: Fiction The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly A Time For Mercy by John Grisham The Return by Nicholas Sparks The Sentinel by Lee […]
Continue readingVideo Game Review: Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor
Shadow of Mordor is an action-adventure game set in Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Shadow of Mordor occurs in the 60-year gap between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring. We play as Talion, a Captain of Gondor stationed at the Black Gate of Mordor, to watch for Sauron’s gathering army. Talion’s garrison wasn’t enough to […]
Continue readingVideo Game Review: Shovel Knight Treasure Trove
Full disclosure: I did not like Shovel Knight when I first started playing. I think video games should be 85% a good time as fights are won, collectables are found, the story progresses and fun is had. The other 15% ideally should be a struggle, either from dying or just failing one way or another. […]
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The hours of daylight are becoming less and less, but that doesn’t mean your reading list has to dwindle! Check out what books the Mesa County Libraries staff is cozying up with this November: Diana’s Pick: Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves’ Hidden Colors by Mia Posada I recommend this nonfiction children’s book to […]
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