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Review: Darling Rose Gold
April 25, 2020This book is definitely a psychological thriller. It has twists, turns and interesting, odd characters. Darling Rose Gold is inspired by the real life Munchausen by Proxy story of Gypsy Rose Lee and Dee Dee Blanchard. The story of this mother/daughter duo alternates from both of their perspectives spanning several...
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Review: My Dark Vanessa
April 24, 2020The title is accurate. This book is dark and not for everyone. It is a disturbing and at times an uncomfortable read. At thirty two, Vanessa Wye is floating through life, just getting by. She works a dead end job and uses recreational drugs. Vanessa has no friends and a strained relationship...
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Review: Wild
April 15, 2020Another review written by Tania & Sue that was featured in the local paper on April 6. Great job, ladies! Published in 2012, "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed is a memoir well worth a read. When Cheryl was only 22 years old, her mother tragically passed away. In the midst of her...
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Review: The Martian
Did you miss this fantastic review in the paper on April 6? Read Sue and Tania's review of "The Martian" below! An exciting, edge of your seat book, "The Martian" by Andy Weir details the trials and tribulations of fictional astronaut Mark Watney who is mistakenly left for dead and stranded...
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New Service!
April 12, 2020We have launched a new service - Telephone Check-In. If you have an information need, a question, or simply need to chat with library staff about how you're doing or to get book and movie recommendations, then this is just for you. To get started, click here and fill out the form....
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Trivia: Superheros
April 6, 2020The next trivia challenge is up! Who wants to win a $5.00 Amazon.ca gift card? Click here to give it a try! This week we are testing your knowledge of superheroes. Deadline: April 11, 2020. While everyone is welcome to participate, the winner must have a valid Fort Saskatchewan Public Library card and...
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Sue Recommends
April 1, 2020Sue loves graphic novels and she has two fantastic recommendations for adults. Have you read "The Witcher" books, watched the show on Netflix, and want more? Then read the gritty, action packed comics for FREE on Hoopla! Check out The Library Edition of the first five issues of multi-Eisner award winning Paul...
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Review: Where the Crawdad Sings
Published in 2018, this book has something for everyone: interesting characters, beautiful landscapes, romance, and even murder. Growing up in the marshes of North Carolina, young Kya Clark is slowly abandoned one by one, as each member of her family moves away. She is left to survive completely alone in the...
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Review: The Great Alone
In her most recent book after the wildly successful "The Nightingale", Kristin Hannah has wrought a compelling story told through the eyes of a young thirteen year old girl, wise beyond her years. Set in post-Vietnam America, Ernt Allbright returns home from the war as a former POW. He is a...
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