Linda Stevens's blog

Security Blanket Books

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 3:35pm

Security Blanket BabyThere are certain books (and movies, but that's a different story), that I will read over and over again.  I know people who think that life is too short to read the same book more than once, but I find that there's a certain peace and enjoyment found in spending more time with characters you really like in an appealing imaginary world, where nothing bad ever happens for which you're not prepared.  I think of them as security blanket books and imagine Linus in my head.

My Classic Movie Evening

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 1:05pm

movie cameraI was watching TCM the other night when they offered their monthly guest programmer's favorite movies on the schedule.  This month's programmer was Neko Case, whose favorite movies included two on my personal list, Radio Days and The Third Man.  As I watched the in-between-movie short "Dogway Melody," I wondered what movies would make my list if Robert Osborne

Walking With Their Hearts

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 2:50pm

Start Heart Walk

HCPL staff members joined other Harris County departments and formed three teams to take part in this year's American Heart Association Heart Walk 2009. Together, the Library Goddesses, the Power Walkers, and the Great Hearts raised $1,800 for cardiovascular research, treatment and education.  They also had a great time walking together for a good cause.  Way to go, Teams!

HCPL Heart Walk

Authors Who Can Read

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 2:57pm

In most cases, my advice would be "drop it and run" if you were about to check out an audio book narrated by the author.    Bringing a story to life on the page is much different from hearing a story out loud.  There are, however, some glorious notable exceptions:

Psychologist Sleuths

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 3:57pm

I just received the latest Val McDermid mystery to check out, and I've had to put it away in the cabinet so I'm not tempted to start reading on duty.  I enjoy all of her books, but the Dr.

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