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Author: Joanne Penkalski

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Seaworthy Summer Stories

Seaworthy Summer Stories

  • Post published:July 23, 2022
  • Post author:Joanne Penkalski

Rock the Boat by Beck Dorey-Stein is a coming of age tale that finds three thirty-somethings back for the summer season in their hometown of Sea Point, a quaint and…

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Growing Up in the 80s

Growing Up in the 80s

  • Post published:July 1, 2021
  • Post author:Joanne Penkalski

Fire up the DeLorean. Here are two titles that you might enjoy with a side of nostalgia. I will confess that Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe pulled me in…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 15)

Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 15)

  • Post published:December 21, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Joanne Penkalski, Nancy Sabo, Miss Cathy

Welcome back to another round of staff picks! If you like what you see, check out Part 14 here. Joanne (Adult Services) recommends: I Was Told It Would Get Easier…

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Sun-soaked Romance

Sun-soaked Romance

  • Post published:October 27, 2020
  • Post author:Joanne Penkalski

Breathe the Sky by Michelle Hazen is set in the remote Mojave Desert where wildlife biologist Mari Tucker is hiding from an abusive ex. She’s part of a crew supervising…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 7)

Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 7)

  • Post published:September 21, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Joanne Penkalski, Robin, Miss Cathy, Ms. Jamie

Welcome to another round of Staff Picks! We've got some great suggestions from the staff in Administration, Adult Services, Technical Services, and Youth Services! If you like what you see…

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Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 6)

Staff Picks You’ll Love! (Part 6)

  • Post published:September 14, 2020
  • Post author:Erin, Nancy Sabo, Miss Cathy, Joanne Penkalski, Katie S.

Join us for another round of staff picks! This week's selection comes to you from our staff in Youth Services, Administration, and Adult Services. If you're looking for more, consider…

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Have you watched a good book lately?

Have you watched a good book lately?

  • Post published:August 15, 2020
  • Post author:Joanne Penkalski

If you love the Hallmark Channel you're going to love these new offerings from Netflix. Sweet romance mixed with some small town drama and quirky characters is sure to appeal…

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A Culture of Love

A Culture of Love

  • Post published:July 31, 2020
  • Post author:Joanne Penkalski

The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel is an excellent love/hate romance. Liya is a successful biochemical engineer whom her Indian parents desperately want to see married already. Ambushed…

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Love and hope

Love and hope

  • Post published:July 3, 2020
  • Post author:Joanne Penkalski

As we slowly creep out of quarantine, here’s a mix of sweet and sexy romances that feature love and hope in the midst of heartbreak. These titles are available on…

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