MISC. BOOK LIST FOR DECEMBER When she is only six years old, Allegra Dixon’s party-loving mother leaves without so much as a goodbye. Her father, an emotionally distant military officer, is also unable—or unwilling—to care for her. Sent to live like a ghost in her grandparents’ joyless home, Allegra finds her only solace through an escape into books. Attending boarding … Continue reading →
Come join in on the A-Z Reading Challenge! We will keep track of the books you read. The goal is to read a book title beginning with each letter of the alphabet! Your name will go in for a drawing at the end of the challenge. We want all ages to participate. Join the fun at the Oxford Public Library!
Continue reading →THRILLERS Ward D Medical student Amy Brenner is spending the night on a locked psychiatric ward. Amy has been dreading her evening working on Ward D, the hospital’s inpatient mental health unit. There are very specific reasons why she never wanted to do this required overnight rotation. Reasons nobody can ever find out. And as the hours tick by, Amy … Continue reading →
CHILDREN’S BOOK SET – 3rd-7th THE UNWANTEDS COMPLETE COLLECTION Experience the magic of Artimé and the chills of Quill with all seven fantastical books in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Unwanteds series, now available in one paperback boxed set. Kirkus Reviews describes The Unwanteds as “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter,” and now you can find out … Continue reading →
SEPTEMBER THRILLERS! THE MOONFLOWERS In a powerful and poignant novel, an artist unravels her mysterious family history and its generations of women who depended on each other to survive. Tig Costello has arrived in Darren, Kentucky, commissioned to paint a portrait honoring her grandfather Benjamin. His contributions to the rural Appalachian town and his unimpeachable war service have made him … Continue reading →
PRIDE OF EDEN Retired racehorse jockey and Vietnam veteran Anse Caulfield rescues exotic big cats, elephants, and other creatures for Little Eden, a wildlife sanctuary near the abandoned ruins of a failed development on the Georgia coast. But when Anse’s prized lion escapes, he becomes obsessed with replacing her―even if the means of rescue aren’t exactly legal. Anse is joined … Continue reading →
JULY KID’S BOOKS Patrick Mahomes: How Hard Work and Talent Can Lead to Greatness Ever dream of throwing incredible passes and leading your team to victory? Then join Patrick on his journey, from a kid who loved sports to becoming a Super Bowl champion! This exciting book takes you inside the world of football, revealing how Patrick practiced hard, learned … Continue reading →
We had a great morning here at the library! Love on a Leash came to visit! There were 5 dogs and their trainers that came to listen to our children read to them. Our walls were full with parents and children. The dogs were so gentle and listened to the stories being read! We had 37 in attendance! A HUGE … Continue reading →
ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY – Week 2 The 2nd week of our Adventures were found at the Oxford Elementary School! The Sedgwick County Zoo came to share information about backyard adventures and what you might find there and how to treat the things you find in your very own backyard! They brought a couple of their critters to show … Continue reading →