We asked local librarians to list some of their favorite and most popular books of 2020: For adjoining feature story, click here. Hoover Library contributed by Amanda Borden, Pam Bainter, Stephanie Beaver, Krysten Griffin and Samm Hamilton For Adults: “His Truth is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope” by John Meacham and John Lewis “Mrs. Everything” by … [Read more...]
Reading Through the Pandemic: Local Librarians Discuss the Importance of Reading and Literary Trends
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw For a list of recommended titles, click here. In the words of author George Saunders, “Reading is a form of prayer, a guided meditation that briefly makes us believe we’re someone else.” Regular reading also provides an escape from where we are. The Stanford Graduate School of Business recently published an article by Martin J. Smith, in … [Read more...]
‘Keep Going’: Grandview Cardiac Nurse Shares Her Experience as a Heart Patient
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw February is a time when the nation shines a light on heart disease awareness with National Heart Month. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association, and the effects of COVID-19 will only drive that statistic higher. According to a Jan. 27 release from the association, the … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Injection Connection
By Sue Murphy I don’t know about you, but I could really use a hug. I came to hugging late in life. I hail from staunch New England parentage where the prevailing atmosphere was “keep your distance” with a hefty side of “it’s none of your business.” But I’ve lived in Alabama for 40 some odd years now, and hugging has become an integral part of my social norms. Of … [Read more...]
‘Well-Rounded’: Mountain Brook Gymnastics’ Caroline Leonard Earns Scholarship to Auburn
By Rubin E. Grant When Caroline Leonard’s mother, Missy, signed her up for gymnastics at the age of 4, little did they know that the decision would one day lead to a college scholarship. Leonard signed a gymnastics scholarship with Auburn last November. “My mom put me in the class and I immediately had a passion for it,” Leonard said. “It started out I was just doing it for … [Read more...]