“We lose ourselves in the things we love. We find ourselves there, too.”
—Kristin Martz
Have you ever crumbled under the weight of being asked to name your favourite book? I have. How to choose only one? There are so many! That's why we're asking simply for a book—any book—that you have loved reading. We can learn from each other and maybe even find our next great read this way. Submissions are welcomed from those of all ages.
To participate, send us a picture of yourself with a book that you loved and tell us a little about it! Direct submissions to Victoria: vmurgante@essa.library.on.ca
Special thanks to all those who have shared.
I am an avid reader so have lots to read at home. Two of my favourite authors came out with books this year: Joanne Fluke came out with a new Hannah book, which I quite enjoyed. I have read that series from the start.
My second author is Kay Hooper. I found this treasure when I was looking for something different to read. She writes paranormal mysteries and captures your imagination from start to finish.
Submitted by Kathy M.
A History of the World in 500 Walks by Sarah Baxter
This book might not have been a good choice during the pandemic. 😊 It was fascinating and made me want to check out a lot of these walks. I guess I'll take it out again sometime in the future.
Blackberry Winter
by Sarah Jio
I loved the way Miss Jio tied the two stories together. I usually manage to figure out the end of a book before I finish it. Not this one. The author had me going right to the end.
Submitted by Kathleen L.
A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult
This book is beautifully written with elegant symmetry and comparisons. The author writes about a delicate topic with seeming ease and extensive research. I’m coming away from this read feeling empathetic and understanding of so many points of view on this topic. Each character is unique and unforgettable and brings something new to the story. The storyline is told in a manner that is new to me and was somewhat hard to adjust to at the beginning. However the ending (and its twists and turns) reveal why she chose to tell it this way. I hope you enjoy it too!
A favourite quote from this book:
“You don’t look at another person’s plate to see if they have more than you. You look to see if they have enough.”
—Karly from Essa Public Library
The Complete Book of Year-Round Small-Batch Preserving
by Ellie Topp and Margaret Howard
My go-to preserving book is The Complete Book of Year-Round Small-Batch Preserving by Ellie Topp and Margaret Howard.
I have always had success with the recipes in it and especially Microwave Lemon Curd, which is yummy as a toast-topper, in tarts or in Lemon Mousse.
The book features canning how-to's, jams, jellies, salsas, chutneys & other recipes to use your preserves in.
What I like about it most is you only have a few jars to use or share with others!
—Angie from Essa Public Library
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
by E. L. Konigsburg
Full disclosure: this is a "children's" novel and yes, at approximately 162 pages it is worth the read at any age. Two children run away to live in The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Claudia and her brother, Jamie, stash their clothes in a violin and trumpet case, respectively, and make their great escape, hiding in the museum's lavatory during closing each night until the coast is clear. They sleep in a 16th century bed, learn about ancient Egypt and the Italian Renaissance, and possibly uncover a five-hundred-year-old secret while they're at it. The language is delicious, the escapism divine. I especially appreciated the royal velvet cover of the special edition (shown), which so thoughtfully plays into the story—from the material itself, to the raised intersecting circles, to the subtly perfect end-papers. I loved this book.
—Victoria from Essa Public Library
We need your submissions!
Write to us to have your book included here.
Karly: kbruce@essa.library.on.ca
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