7 Dec 2011 | Darla Magana | 
It is that time of the year!! No, I’m not referring to final exams, Christmas shopping chaos, or even the rush to write resolutions (that we will this year, for sure, keep). I’m referring to the fact that it is at this time of the year that we start to see many “best book of the year” lists!! For example, GoodReads.com, the largest online community of readers, has asked their readers to nominate their favorites and after 74,000+ votes they’ve published their list. Check it out for some great reads for
yourself …
No, sorry, this isn’t a post about writers who have ruminated on original sin or even the Berlin Wall. But if you’re between books, or just want a little inspiration for the future, we’ve put together a list of authors who were born in November, along with their “most famous” work. Of course, they’ve all written loads more than that, but it’s a place to start.
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Halloween is coming up fast, but not so soon that you can’t enjoy a good spooky book before gorging yourself on… uh… candy. Read the rest of the post and click “these” links to find out what some of our favorite writers of the weird are reading this time of year. And afterwards, don’t forget to “comment” and recommend your own favorite tales of terror.
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In case you haven’t heard – SMES Library now has a digital book collection! Click on the “Digital Library” tab above to check out our growing collection, get help in setting up your device, and to download your books. Students, faculty, and staff already have accounts, but parents will need to create one. If you’re interested in going digital, contact Ms. Angus (kangus@smes.org). Include your preferred user name and password and she’ll get you set up. It’s easy, free, and fun!
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