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Fiction, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

“What’s your name, man? Alexander Hamilton”

July 14, 2020July 13, 2020 aleemyapl

Addicted to Hamilton: The Musical? Explore a little further with these books and films.

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Fiction, Nonfiction

Staff Picks

July 7, 2020July 4, 2020 cgoodallmyapl

Favorite books (and a movie) from the librarians and staff at Ascension Parish Library. Visit our library catalog or our online platforms to find these titles. For even more recommendations, visit us at any of our branches. We are always happy to talk books with you!

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Fiction, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

Let Freedom Ring!

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 aleemyapl

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of a good book. Enjoy these books on 4th of July or any time of the year.

Tagged American history, historical fiction, history, july 4Leave a comment
memoir, Nonfiction

Fierce, Funny, and Female.

June 17, 2020 aleemyapl

Take a break from the seriousness of life with these quick witted comedians.

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cooking, health & wellness, Nonfiction

Make Healthy Choices: Nutrition Edition

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 cgoodallmyapl

Use these guides and cookbooks to transform your diet and develop healthy eating habits.

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cooking, home & garden, Nonfiction, Shelf Awareness

Pop Culture in the Kitchen

May 11, 2020May 12, 2020 cgoodallmyapl

Minecraft cookies. Chocolate cakes and cauldron frogs. Skywalker Verrine. Supreme Dalek Cake. Bring your pop culture favorites into the kitchen with these recipes and more. There's something for geeks, bookworms, music lovers, and television and broadway enthusiasts!

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health & wellness, Nonfiction

Make Healthy Choices: Mental Health & Mindfulness

May 6, 2020May 9, 2020 cgoodallmyapl

Find your path to peace, mindful awareness, or hygge with these books and audiobooks that help you tend to your mental health.

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Nonfiction, science

Mind-bending Science

April 30, 2020May 9, 2020 cgoodallmyapl

Explore the strange depths of space, time, and consciousness with this collection of books about life, the universe, and everything. Included is a special spotlight on books and resources related to the LIGO detector right here in Louisiana!

Tagged cosmology, dark matter, dinosaurs, gravitational wave, ligo, marine life, mind-bending science, quantum physics, science, universeLeave a comment
gardening, home & garden, Nonfiction

Quarantine Gardening

April 29, 2020May 9, 2020 cgoodallmyapl

If you've always wanted to start a garden, now could be the perfect time. Across the country, there has been a return to the Victory gardens of WWII, as well as flower gardening and landscaping projects. Whatever your level of expertise, your space, or your budget, these books can help get you started on your own gardening project.

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history, Nonfiction

Personal Stories of World War II

April 22, 2020May 9, 2020 cgoodallmyapl

Memoirs, letters, and primary sources bring true tales of World War II to life in these ebook titles from hoopla.

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