Shelf Space: What’s New at the Harvard Public Library, 7/10/26
New for Children They Call Me No Sam! by Drew Daywalt Meet Sam, an insolent pug and incidental hero who will stop at nothing…
Reflections: The presence of the past
I think it’s mad at me. Ever since I publicized its flaws in this space two weeks ago, my house has been giving me…
Shelf Space: What’s new at the Harvard Public Library, 2/20/15
New for Children El Deafo by Cece Bell Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making…
Reflections: On downsizing
I have no plans to downsize. Good thing, because no one wants to buy my house. According to a senior real estate specialist whom…
It’s Only Natural: Cedar waxwings, winter visitors
One of the delights of winter in the Northeast is the sudden appearance of cedar waxwings as they descend upon a crabapple or mountain…
Shelf Space: What’s new at the Harvard Public Library, 2/6/15
New for Children Pathfinder by Angie Sage Perfect for both established fans of the Septimus Heap series and readers coming to the world of…
Reflections: On a new year and finding a name for the future me
It was going pretty well for a task I loathe. For me, taking down holiday decorations ranks high on my hate-to-do list. Happy memories…
It’s Only Natural: Signs of birds feeding
Pileated woodpecker holes. (Photos by Mary Holland) Yellow-bellied sapsucker holes. Goldenrod ball gall raided by downy woodpecker. Owl impression.. Signs of…
Shelf Space: What’s new at the Harvard Public Library, 1/23/15
New for Children The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer Holm Science can change the world. But can it go too far? Eleven-year-old Ellie has never…
Wingin’ It: Christmas 2014 bird count
A red-tailed hawk scans the Ryan Land for prey. (Photos by David Durrant) As in years past, Pam and I participated in the Christmas…
Shelf Space: What’s new at the Harvard Public Library, 1/9/15
New for Children Here Be Monsters! An Adventure Involving Magic, Trolls, and Other Creatures by Alan Snow Entertaining antics and skullduggery abound in the…
