“The Book Eaters” by Sunyi Dean

Posted: December 29, 2022 at 8:45 AM in Erin Larson: Book Reviews & Essays
The Book Eaters By Sunyi Dean I received an ARC of The Book Eaters from Macmillan-Tor/Forge in exchange for an honest review. The title of this book is not figurative or metaphorical: The Book Eaters is about a line of people in the UK who literally eat books, absorbing their contents and retaining their qualities. … [Read More]

January Book Discussions

Posted: December 27, 2022 at 9:22 AM in Activities Adult Programming News
Decorah Public Library staff are hosting six book discussions in January. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested should call the library at 382-3717 to learn more or to reserve a book. Zoom links are available on the Library’s website or you can email ktorresdal@decorahlibrary.org to be … [Read More]

“A Half-Built Garden” by Ruthanna Emrys

Posted: December 14, 2022 at 1:44 PM in Erin Larson: Book Reviews & Essays
A Half-Built Garden By Ruthanna Emrys I received an ARC of A Half-Built Garden from Macmillan-Tor/Forge in exchange for an honest review. Get this premise: in the 2080s, humanity has gotten itself somewhat back on track in regard to climate change and has begun to build a better world. Then aliens show up, and, believing … [Read More]

“Upgrade” by Blake Crouch

Posted: December 13, 2022 at 3:30 PM in Erin Larson: Book Reviews & Essays
Upgrade By Blake Crouch I received an ARC of Upgrade from Ballantine Books in exchange for an honest review. Having previously read only his Wayward Pines trilogy, I’m something of a latecomer to Blake Crouch’s new wave of post-Dark Matter popularity, but hey, better late than never. I’m here! Hi! Crouch’s latest speculative thriller, Upgrade, … [Read More]

Take-and-Make Winter/Spring Sessions

Posted: December 13, 2022 at 9:02 AM in Activities News Youth Programming
We provide the supplies for a project–you pick them up at the library and do the project at home.  We’ve shifted to a monthly sign-up model in order to support a busy program schedule while still providing fun at-home projects.  Projects may include some overlapping supplies.  Sign-up before the beginning of each month.  Pick-up your project each … [Read More]

December Book Discussions

Posted: December 5, 2022 at 2:09 PM in Activities Adult Programming News
Decorah Public Library staff are hosting six book discussions in December. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested should call the library at 382-3717 to learn more or to reserve a book. Zoom links are available on the Library’s website or you can email ktorresdal@decorahlibrary.org to be … [Read More]