- By CPLvanessa
- 23 items
As in film westerns, the western novel has been revived in newer and unconventional ways in recent years. There has been the rise in popularity of the “weird western”: a hybrid genre which blends elements of the traditional western (a lawless frontier, a hero pit against all odds) with those of other types of fiction such as noir, mystery, horror and science-fiction (namely, the alternate Victorian universe known as steampunk).
- By CPLsandi
- 5 items
This includes a bit of everything, from suspense, mystery and just interesting stories of people often set in different times and places
- By CPLmelani
- 46 items
Books and more to remind you that being at home is a good thing
- By CPLmelani
- 58 items
Books and other resources to help you and your family with your newest hobby!
- By CPLmelani
- 50 items
Books and other resources for kids who like to get crafty!
- By CPLmelani
- 83 items
Music and more on CD, DVD, or digital recording
- By CPLmelani
- 140 items
Fairies, pixies, and other magical beasties. For kids 4-12.
- By CPLmelani
- 51 items
Stories and literature to help get the conversation going.
- By Ron Peters
- 12 items
Good, basic books on Stoic philosophy. The focus here is on: a) a few writers who have interpreted Stoic philosophy for modern audiences, b) the surviving Greco-Roman texts, and c) a couple of biographies. Unfortunately, I've yet to find a good biography of Marcus Aurelius; let me know if you've found one! The links here all go to Goodreads and, for the ancient texts, to the translations/editions I recommend. By the way, not one of these books is in the Coquitlam Library system!
- By CPLmelani
- 83 items
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