There are loads of podcasts to listen to, regardless of which topic is of interest to you. Last week, I directed you to some sources of eBooks and audiobooks. Today, we’ll look at a couple of podcasts about YA books. The first is from Epic Reads. On Epic Reads’ YouTube channel, you will find book reviews and trailers, author interviews, DIY-A projects, and more. Publishers have their own podcasts for Read More …
Category: Learning at Home
More Harry Potter
I have to admit, I am a big fan. My oldest received The Philosopher’s Stone for his birthday when it was still pretty new, 20 years ago now(!). I picked it up a few weeks later and was hooked. I feel really lucky as I got to follow the story along with my kids. Each new book’s release was looked forward to and then shared as we read them aloud Read More …
Comfort Reading – Harry Potter, anyone?
Often when I’m feeling tired or stressed or worried, I want comfort reading (less calories than comfort food!). This is usually something fairly light and entertaining that I have read before. I can enjoy it without having to focus too hard. This morning I discovered that Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has been made freely available in the eBook format through Library to Go (the Libby app) from BPL. Read More …
Audio and E-Books – free with your library card
While I can’t invite you to come to our library for more reading, and the public libraries are closed, you can access digital books. Burnaby Public Library (BPL) has loads of audio and e-books for Burnaby residents to borrow to through their website, bpl.bc.ca. A more direct link to young adult books is: https://www.bpl.bc.ca/teens/teen-collections-at-the-library/ebooksandaudiobooks All that is required is a BPL library card and a device – I download audiobooks Read More …
Good Morning at Home
Hi all, I hope everyone had a good Spring Break. While it never got particularly warm, the sun shone, and we were able to get out for walks around our neighbourhood. I had plenty of time to knit, sew, bake, and of course, read! Actually, for me, a dream vacation. It was also wonderful to make use of technology and visit family and friends via video. So now we are Read More …