Not Your Typical Summer Vacation
As the Covid-19 situation drags on I find myself increasingly wishing to escape the confines of my house and do… something, anything! But maintaining social distance at the usual places is nearly impossible. Instead here is some road trip and camping inspiration. Books that can lead you to a six foot apart adventure!
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Our Newest Downtown Grab Bags: True Crimes
If you haven’t been keeping up with Unsolved Mysteries, the newest TV series reboot on Netflix, you are missing some thrills. Just the introduction music sends chills up my spine within seconds. While some involve theft and deception, it is the ones that cast doubt on reason of death that keep popping back up in my memories days later. Why do I do this to myself? What is this need to terrify myself before bedtime? And how do I get more?
Spark Your Creativity!
It's time to lift your spirits with a virtual art retreat!
Take a moment to browse these selections from our Hoopla collection, and consider the possibilities. Find inspiration through art history, fine craft and design, or pick up new techniques from these fascinating and fun DIY instructions.
Escape with a Good Book!
Not sure if I am just speaking for myself here, but a nice getaway would be wonderful right now. But, since that will not be happening anytime soon, I'll just have to imagine being away. I mean, like on the level of "Calgon, take me away..." Do y'all remember that slogan? Yes, I took it wayyyy back!
So, I figure a book can provide me with the escape I need for now. Even when I am finally able to go somewhere, then I could STILL bring a couple of these books with me.
Here are 10 books to try out: