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 We're playing catch-up with our Book Bites Recommendations this time, so today you've got December and January lists! Talk about a great way to kick off a new year of reading! Take a look at what the Book Bites crew has been reading, and then let us know what YOU are reading.

Introducing Manager Ashley Rose

 

New years always bring changes, and the Library is starting a new chapter this year. When manager Matt Shaw (aka "Librarian M") retired the end of 2023, we prepared to welcome our new manager Ashley Rose. Of course, the Library's Furry Ambassadors asked her the tough questions. Read on to get to know our new leader better.

Furry Ambassadors: What do you like to do when you're not at work?

Ashley: I love being at home with my husband (Bear), my rescue dogs (Luna and Nisa), and my rescue cats (Rosie and Rosco). They each bring me so much joy and I love spending time with them! I also love traveling to explore new places and visiting my family in Arizona! 

What's your favorite imaginary animal?
Hippogriff! Buckbeak is my favorite "animal" character in the Harry Potter series! 

What's your favorite pizza topping?
Pepperoni, extra cheese.

Favorite ice cream flavor?
Peppermint Bark

Favorite genre to read?
Mystery/Horror, I like a good crime story, even better if there's an unexplained monster involved.

How did you decide to become a librarian? 
Once upon a time I was a Language Arts teacher that taught my students how to love reading! In doing so, I also taught myself how to love reading even more and from there I had a desire to become a librarian. But wait there's more! My first real job was as a Library Assistant at the Montgomery County Public Library during the summers while I was in school getting my teaching degree. From that experience, I knew the secret of how much fun being a librarian could be! 

What's your favorite dinosaur? 
Brachiosaurus, it's been my favorite since "The Land Before Time" movies and will forever be my favorite because they don't eat meat and were peaceful giants! 

If you could "travel" into any book, what would it be and why? 
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll simply because I would like to have nonsensical adventures in Wonderland and also meet the Cheshire Cat! 

Favorite superhero?
Scarlet Witch - Wanda Maximoff

You can have one superpower - what do you pick?
Flight, so I can travel anywhere for free!

Favorite color?
PINK!

Snacks: Sweet or Salty?

Salty! Popcorn, extra salt and butter!

Welcome to the Archdale Library, Ashley!

Book Bites Recommends

 Another meeting of the Book Bites crew, another list of fascinating books.

Anything in this list catch your eye? What have YOU been reading lately?

Book Bites Recommends

Another engaging time of conversation about books (and life!) with the Book Bites crew. Need some inspiration for your fall reading? We've got a variety to pick from!

What have you been reading lately?

Book Bites Recommends

September's meeting of the Book Bites crew resulted in a very long list of titles discussed (some with only teasers!).

See anything that catches your eye?

What have you been reading lately?

Book Bites Recommends

 

A fair bit of nonfiction slipped into the Book Bites discussion this month! You never know where teh reading will take you, but it's always a good time.

What have you been reading lately?

Book Bites Recommends

The reading is good this summer! 

Another wonderful discussion of books was had at the July Book Bites meeting, and we are clearly in our Historical Fiction era. Always nice to throw in a little nonfiction too, keep your brain sharp.

What catches your eye?

What have YOU been reading this summer?