August 2012

  • Murder at the Olympic Games

    I foolishly tried to resist getting caught up in the fervor, but it’s no use: once again my attention has been totally dominated by the Olympic Games. Such is the case for many of our patrons if the small talk at our service desk is any indication. There’s also been a run on all of our books about the Games,… Continue reading

  • Summer Reading: Reviews from Rainier Beach Readers

    Identity: Your Passport to Success by Stedman Graham It’s Chicken Soup for the Soul meets a motivational roadmap. The concepts are all familiar but presented in a compelling way. ~Arleen House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer This futuristic sci-fi novel will enthrall audiences of most ages. Matt, the young clone of the wealthiest, most… Continue reading