Most of you know that we have been working hard over the last weeks to re-organize the library in order to bring you services while still keeping everyone safe. One of the things we have done is invested a bit more in what we are offering via Overdrive, our downloadable book service.
- EBooks, Fiction
- The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides - We don't own this in paper and it is supposed to be excellent.
- Days of Distraction: A Novel by Alexandra Chang - None of our partner libraries owns it; rated 3.99 in GoodReads which is fairly high. Also, I love that the cover prominently features a scarf. I'm a sucker for a scarf.
- The Dutch House: A Novel by Ann Patchett
- Long Range: Joe Pickett Series, Book 20 by C. J. Box
- The Giver of Stars: A Novel by Jojo Moyes - Available now, kids! Git on it!
- The Cornish Secret of Summer's Promise by Laura Briggs - Two Cornwall stories on one list. Haven't been back in over a decade. Maybe it's time?
- Blue Moon: Jack Reacher Series, Book 24 by Lee Child
- Left to Die by Lisa Jackson
- The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood
- The Overstory: A Novel by Richard Powers
- It's Not All Downhill From Here: A Novel by Terry McMillan - Brand new from Terry McMillan!
- The Cornish Knot by Vicky Adin
- Agency by William Gibson
- Actress by Anne Enright
- EBooks, Nonfiction
- Behind the Mask: An Inside Look At Anonymous by Commander X
- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb
- The Counselling Sessions: Overcoming Anxiety & Panic Attacks by Louise Palmer
- Comfort Crocheted Afghans: Three Heirloom Blankets for Home and Family by Norah Gaughan
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
- EBooks for Children
- Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty & David Roberts - A new one in the popular kids' series that includes Iggy Peck, Architect.
- WeirDo by Anh Do - I was attracted to this one for the cool format that combines pictures and text as well as the cultural lessons and kindness. I'm hoping others like my Wendell who may be reluctant to challenge themselves, may be more willing if they're looking into a screen. I'm not proud, but it's the truth.
- Harry Houdini (The First Names Series) by Kjartan Poskitt & Geraint Ford - We're in a Houdini phase in my house. Lots of grainy YouTube videos of daredevil tricks.
- Raid of No Return; Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, Book 7 by Nathan Hale - One in the popular graphic series that we don't have in paper!
- The Velveteen Rabbit, Grades PK - 3 by Carol Ottolenghi
- Mystery of the Map (Poptropica Book 1) by Jack Chabert
- The Hijab Boutique by Michelle Khan
- My Father's Dragon: (A Newbery Honor Book) by Ruth Stiles Gannett
- Woodpecker Wants a Waffle by Steve Breen
- Escaping Peril: Wings of Fire Series, Book 8 by Tui T. Sutherland
- Germs Are Not for Sharing / Los gérmenes no son para compartir by Elizabeth Verdick
- Shh! Night Animals: Level 1 by Katharine Kenah
- Audiobooks, Fiction
- The Dutch House: A Novel (unabridged) by Ann Patchett
- Where the Crawdads Sing (unabridged) by Delia Owens
- Stories of Your Life and Others (unabridged) by Ted Chiang
- Audiobooks, Nonfiction
- The Body: A Guide for Occupants (unabridged) by Bill Bryson
- Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy (unabridged) by Sheryl Sandberg
Digital books are pricey, usually between $60 and $80 per copy. And even those are often 'metered' meaning they expire after a certain amount of time or certain number of check-outs so it's usually tricky to justify buying them over paper. When I buy them, though, they are for the exclusive use of Jackson card holders.
In order to stretch our dollars as far as possible, I have been running lots of reports to see what Jackson patrons have on hold in Overdrive, and then buying those titles. When I do that, Jackson folks are boosted to the top of the hold list. I've also been watching sales closely and buying titles at a deep discount. This month it is children's material.
I hope this small offering can help keep your your social distance a bit less lonely. As always, I am here to answer any questions you may have.