Why it’s the best gift this season!

Save the Trees

- “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing’s going to get better. It’s not.”

Save space

- Maintain your “minimalist” style; it holds over 1500 books.

Travel lightly

- Avoid excess baggage fees at the airport

Look cool

-Need we say more?

Read International Newspapers

- Get a fresh perspective on world events.

Enjoy Variety

- Over 230,000 books available (if you can read that many in your lifetime, you need another hobby).

Have the book read to you

- Great for long trips or to share with kids who benefit from audio books.

Lighter than some books

- We wouldn’t want you to strain yourself.

Turn pages with either hand

- No need to shift your position while reading in bed.

Adjust font size

- Some of our eyes are getting a little tired.

Save money in the end

- Downloads are cheaper than print copies.

FOLLOW BIBLIOTECHIES!!!!!

Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.

Liz says:

“This is a truly beautiful story about the power of hope in the face of great tragedy.”

Having been turned into a frog by a hag, a frog-prince makes the best of his new life as he mates, raises a family, and instills a new kind of thinking into his frog family.

Liz says:

“Napoli is a master at fractured fairy tales. This is a charming and poignant twist on the Frog Prince Proper. This makes for a great read-aloud!”

Liz says:

“This is an adorable story written by one of the best authors for kids and young adults.”

While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother.

Liz says:

“This is a great example of modern day old-fashioned storytelling. It’s a frolic! It’s also the winner of the National Book Award.”

In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie learns how to be brave and courageous when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis.

Liz says:

“What an amazing story. If you want your kids to know about the Holocaust, or if they already know a little, this is the perfect book. Told with sensitivity and hopefulness and filled with historical accuracy, Lowry gives us a true gem!”

The noisy fifth grade boys of Laketon Elementary School challenge the equally loud fifth grade girls to a “no talking” contest.

Liz says:

“Clements is a master at depicting school life. Kids will love the fast paced story told though the viewpoints of the kids and the teachers. This is a fun read with lots of good lessons.”

Flint Future Detective Club members Steven Carter, his friend Russell, and Russell’s dog Zoopy solve the mystery of a quadrillion-dollar bill with the image of James Brown on it.

Liz says:

“Curtis is one of the best authors around. I’ve read his books for older kids and am excited to try this one. I’m sure it’s a winner!”

Liz says:

“This story will resonate with kids and is a certain winner, even for the most reluctant readers. Each chapter presents a series of firsthand accounts from multiple characters; the entries can be as long as a page or as short as a sentence. I wrote my MLS thesis on the appeal of “alternative format” books and firmly believe that this type of narrative (with lots of white space on the page) is a great way to entice those not inclined to enjoying reading!”