Author Archives: Diane

Here’s a link to Tate’s latest post on YA books: http://tatesbookdepartment.wordpress.com/

I was talking to a friend this week about how you can get a little depressed if you live in this area of Virginia.  Jobs are in short supply, and this region seems to keep winning the cup for highest … Continue reading →

My colleague Tate from our staff is authoring a blog on young adult books and other things of interest. Take a look here: http://tatesbookdepartment.wordpress.com/

There’s just something about summer. Maybe it’s the fact that, unlike many of you I would guess, I’m not much for getting outside when the weather is hot. I’d rather stay inside in the cool and shady house with a … Continue reading →

As you know if you have read this blog for any time at all, I listen to lots of audiobooks on my forty minute commute to Chatham each morning. But once in a while, I take a break and listen … Continue reading →

Beginning on Monday, May 2, the Pittsylvania County Public Library system will expand its services to include eBooks as well as downloadable audiobooks, music, and video. Patrons of all branches of the Pittsylvania County Public Library system, along with five … Continue reading →

What do you know about German POWs held in the United States during World War II? If you are like me, your answer would be “Not much.” In fact, I knew almost nothing about it until we were contacted by … Continue reading →

I come from a line of farmers. In itself, that’s not so remarkable. In 1920, farmers accounted for 27% of the labor force in the US, so there’s a good chance that you come from from a line of farmers, … Continue reading →

So what, you ask, is Overdrive? Overdrive, simply put, is a digital distributer of eBooks, audiobooks, and other digital content.   The company has worked with digital content since the 80s, but started their download service for libraries in 2002.  They … Continue reading →

Back in the summer, I had a brilliant idea for a birthday gift for my daughter. She’s a busy woman, a professional with a very active three year old son, a husband with a demanding career, and is on the … Continue reading →