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#FDL: Happy Galentine’s Day!

Happy Galentine’s Day!

If you don’t know about Galentine’s Day, welcome to your introduction to one of the best holidays ever! Galentine’s Day started as a fun holiday made up by the character Leslie Knope on the television show Parks and Recreation. In a nutshell, it takes place the day before Valentine’s Day and is an opportunity for women to celebrate their friendships with each other – go out to dinner, have a drink or two, watch a favorite movie together, go rollerskating – Galentine’s Day is what you and your lady besties make of it. In honor of Galentine’s Day, here are a few items you can check out from FDL that feature awesome ladies being awesome together.

The Rook and Stiletto by Daniel O’Malley. These two books are part of the same series but each features a different pair of best friends using their mutant powers to save the world in service to the Queen. In The Rook, Myfanwy Thomas and Shantay Petoskey become fast friends as they try to work through Myfanwy’s amnesia and find out who’s trying to kill her. In Stiletto, we change perspectives and follow Felicity Clements and Odette Leliefeld, who begin as enemies but finish the book as invaluable friends (still with mutant powers).
Orphan Black. Friends, sisters, clones? Does it matter how these ladies define themselves or their relationships to each other? They have each others’ backs and are the ultimate sisterhood.
Parks and Recreation. I can’t write about Galentin’s Day without mentioning Leslie Knope and Ann Perkins. They represent ultimate best friend goals and regularly pass the Bechdel Test with their eyes closed and one hand tied behind their back.
Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang. Paper Girls is a little like Stranger Things but with girls with a paper route instead of boys with D&D. Erin, MacKenzie, KJ and Tiffany are loyal to each other whether they’re combating the crappy boys in their neighborhood or the weird aliens who might cause the end of the world, or the *other* weird aliens who also might cause the end of the world. There are also dinosaur geese. If you’re not reading this comic, I highly suggest starting.
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay. This isn’t a book about besties. It’s kind of a letter to women everywhere to try to be nice to ourselves and each other. Gay uses pop culture and writes about her own life in discussing feminism and how instead of striving for an abstract ideal, the important thing is to build each other up instead of tearing each other down.

Post by Carey Gibbons, Reference Specialist

About #FDL

Welcome to #FDL! #FDL is a twice weekly update on all things Fondulac District Library and East Peoria. Twice a week, library staff will make posts that highlight some aspect of library life and relate it to you – our readers. Have you ever wanted to know which Dewey number represented a certain topic? Are you looking for book recommendations based on your favorite television show or television recommendations based on your favorite book? Have you ever wondered about the secret details of librarian life? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then #FDL is for you. We look forward to writing posts that are informative and entertaining and hope that you enjoy getting better acquainted with Fondulac District Library.

admin2018-02-12T16:45:38-06:00February 12th, 2018|

FDL Reads: David and Goliath

David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell

Reviewed by: Carey Gibbons, Reference Specialist

Genre: Non-fiction, Social Science

Suggested Age: Adults, Teens

What is the book about?: Malcolm Gladwell has written a lot of social science oriented books that take human behavior and attempt to look at them from different angles. He does the same in David and Goliath, and specifically looks at situations where an individual appears to have a clear disadvantage when facing adversity and ends up triumphing despite, or perhaps because of, their supposed disadvantage. Gladwell looks at multiple cases, from mega-rich entrepreneurs who grew up with dyslexia to the phenomenon of super successful and powerful adults who suffered the hardship of losing one or both parents. Gladwell also looks at how too much of a good thing can become detrimental.

My Review: A patron once asked me for this book and referred to it as a “thinking book.” I really like that description. This is a book that isn’t a very long or difficult read, but will make you rethink the way you perceive certain aspects of life. I very much enjoyed reading about the people in this book as individuals. But I think that Gladwell misses the mark in lumping them all together in a single book claiming that disadvantages can be beneficial. It’s true that they can – in some circumstances. But I didn’t feel that there was enough of a holistic approach to telling the stories of the people in this book. Gladwell only looked at their disadvantages. It’s not necessarily correct to say that x leads directly to y without examining all of the letters before and after. So, while this is an interesting and perhaps inspiring book, it’s important to read it with a grain of salt.

Three Words That Describe This Book: Thoughtful, Inspiring, Emotional

Give This a Try if You Like… Freakonomics, Penn and Teller: Bullsh*t!, underdog sports movies

Rating: 3.5/5

Find it at the library!

About FDL Reads

Welcome to FDL Reads, weekly book reviews from Fondulac District Library. Librarians (and possibly some other guest reviewers) review all types of books, from children’s picture books, young adult favorites, to the latest adult thriller, and share their thoughts each week at fondulaclibrary.org. If the book is owned by Fondulac District Library (or another local library), you’ll see a direct link to the catalog entry and whether or not it is available. If it is checked out or at another local library, you will be able to place a hold as long as you have your library card and PIN numbers. As with any book review, these are our opinions…we disagree amongst ourselves about books frequently. We all have different likes and dislikes, which is what makes the world an interesting place. Please enjoy, and keep on reading!

admin2018-02-09T18:06:04-06:00February 9th, 2018|

#FDL: February 9th is National Pizza Day

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National Pizza Day!

Friday, February 9th, is National Pizza Day. I don’t know about you, but I’m excited. I love pizza. I’m a native New Yorker, so NY style pizza will always be my favorite. But I have learned to love Chicago deep dish too. Pizza is kind of like a universal food, no matter how it’s served up. Everyone also claims to have the best pizza – it’s a food we’re all pretty passionate about. So, FDL has you covered for all things pizza this coming Friday, or (if you’re like me) every day is National Pizza Day.

Do you like making your own pizzas? FDL has a number of recipe books for this if you’re looking for something more than your standard cheese and pepperoni combo. Check out The Ultimate Pizza by Pasquale Bruno, Jr. It covers everything from deep dish to desert. If it’s flat – it’s a pizza.
Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois are known for their books on home made bread, but they branch out a bit with Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day. This book is great for pizza in a hurry. It also includes gluten free and whole grain recipes.
Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough have a book called Pizza: Grill It, Bake, It, Love It! Most people think of baking a pizza, whether it’s in a traditional or brick oven. But I have had grilled pizza before, and while I can’t speak to this book’s recipes specifically, I can say that grilled pizza is surprisingly delicious.
If you’re more in the mood to watch TV and order pizza out, FDL has seasons 1-4 of Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place. This is your chance to check out Ryan Reynolds before he was Deadpool.
And for the little ones, pizza is a great starter food for kids who are interested in cooking. It can be as easy or difficult as you want to make it. Check out the pizza and pasta volume from The Little Chef series. And then as a bedtime story, we have Pizza Kittens by Charlotte Voake. It tells the story of three kittens who really want pizza for dinner and their long-suffering parents who just want them to behave.

Post by Carey Gibbons, Reference Specialist

About #FDL

Welcome to #FDL! #FDL is a twice weekly update on all things Fondulac District Library and East Peoria. Twice a week, library staff will make posts that highlight some aspect of library life and relate it to you – our readers. Have you ever wanted to know which Dewey number represented a certain topic? Are you looking for book recommendations based on your favorite television show or television recommendations based on your favorite book? Have you ever wondered about the secret details of librarian life? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then #FDL is for you. We look forward to writing posts that are informative and entertaining and hope that you enjoy getting better acquainted with Fondulac District Library.

admin2018-02-08T17:42:52-06:00February 8th, 2018|

FDL Reads: Artemis

Artemis by Andy Weir

Reviewed by: Jonathan Richardson, Reference Assistant

Genre: Science Fiction

Suggested Age: Adults, Teens

What is the book about?: In the near-future, humans have colonized the moon and turned the city of Artemis into a booming tourist attraction. Jasmine “Jazz” Bashara is one of the city’s permanent residents, scraping by after a few poor life choices. Jazz works as a courier, making deliveries throughout the city, not all of them exactly “legal.” Her reputation as the best smuggler on the moon leads to her being approached by a wealthy businessman with a fiendish plan, and the promise of a huge payout that would mean the end of her troubles. Of course, things never work out as planned…

My Review: Andy Weir’s first novel, The Martian, was a huge success, so there was a lot of excitement for Artemis long before it was released. The two books are similar: both books incorporate large amounts of scientific facts and current technologies to create a realistic and believable sci-fi story, both books focus mainly on a single, relatable character and their point-of-view, and both books throw a never-ending series of seemingly over-the-top complications in the protagonist’s path. However, I don’t think this book lived up to the hype surrounding it. There are a few instances where the plot is a tad generic (even if it *is* on the moon) or that you wish the characters were maybe a bit more complex. That said, it is still a good read. Weir does a great job of presenting how a lunar base would be designed, how its systems would function, and how its inhabitants would live. There are also plenty of moments where Jazz channels her inner MacGyver to get out of a sticky situation.

Three Words That Describe This Book: Nerdy, Fan-Fiction, Heist

Give This a Try if You Like… The Expanse (SyFy Television Series), Moon (2009 Movie), Michael Crichton novels, 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke

Rating: 3.5/5

Find it at the library!

About FDL Reads

Welcome to FDL Reads, weekly book reviews from Fondulac District Library. Librarians (and possibly some other guest reviewers) review all types of books, from children’s picture books, young adult favorites, to the latest adult thriller, and share their thoughts each week at fondulaclibrary.org. If the book is owned by Fondulac District Library (or another local library), you’ll see a direct link to the catalog entry and whether or not it is available. If it is checked out or at another local library, you will be able to place a hold as long as you have your library card and PIN numbers. As with any book review, these are our opinions…we disagree amongst ourselves about books frequently. We all have different likes and dislikes, which is what makes the world an interesting place. Please enjoy, and keep on reading!

admin2018-02-07T17:50:45-06:00February 7th, 2018|

FDL Reads: Sailing Alone Around the Room

Sailing Alone Around the Room by Billy Collins

Reviewed by: Dawn Dickey, Library Volunteer

Genre: Poetry

Suggested Age: Adults, Teens

What is the book about?: You might know former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins from his creation of Poetry 180, a project Collins started to make poetry more accessible and acquaint high school students with the finest poets of our times. In Sailing Alone Around the Room, Collins’s poems touch on all aspects of life. His poignant “In Memoriam” dedication of the book to his late mother and father sets the tone for the volume, as the poems examine everyday life in quiet or unexpected moments, grief and joy.

My Review: We all have things we enjoy doing. I enjoy reading, although I’ve never considered myself a poetry person. But I love the poems in this collection! Filled with humor, irony, and imagery, the poems in Sailing Alone Around the Room are short – many just one page – but exquisitely crafted and emotionally engaging. Witness, for example, the sentiment in the poem “Another Reason Why I Don’t Keep a Gun in the House,” which begins: “The neighbors’ dog will not stop barking.” And perhaps during a wakeful night you, like me, can identify with the feelings in the poem “Insomnia”: “someone inside me will not / get off his tricycle, / will not stop tracing the same tight circle / on the same green threadbare carpet.”

Although sometimes people can find reading poetry to be difficult, Collins excels at describing thoughts and feelings that we all have in common. Don’t be afraid to check out this book and read a poem or three or the whole book! You’ll enjoy it!

Three Words That Describe This Book: emotion, humor, thoughtful

Give This a Try if You Like… Gabbie Hanna or Tracy K. Smith (current U.S. poet laureate)

Rating: 5/5

Find it at the library!

About FDL Reads

Welcome to FDL Reads, weekly book reviews from Fondulac District Library. Librarians (and possibly some other guest reviewers) review all types of books, from children’s picture books, young adult favorites, to the latest adult thriller, and share their thoughts each week at fondulaclibrary.org. If the book is owned by Fondulac District Library (or another local library), you’ll see a direct link to the catalog entry and whether or not it is available. If it is checked out or at another local library, you will be able to place a hold as long as you have your library card and PIN numbers. As with any book review, these are our opinions…we disagree amongst ourselves about books frequently. We all have different likes and dislikes, which is what makes the world an interesting place. Please enjoy, and keep on reading!

admin2018-02-05T09:29:27-06:00February 5th, 2018|

FDL Reads: To Know a Fly

To Know a Fly by Vincent Dethier

Reviewed by: Sylvia Shults, Circulation

Genre: Non-Fiction, Biology

Suggested Age: Adults

What is the book about?: Vincent Dethier, a biologist working in the 1960s, wrote this charming little book as a popular look at the research he was doing at the university at which he worked (the name of the institution is not mentioned in the text). The book is a lively look at the experiments Dethier did with common houseflies, and what they can tell us about fly biology and behavior.

My Review: “Although small children have taboos against stepping on ants because such actions are said to bring rain, there has never seemed to be a taboo against pulling off the legs or wings of flies. Most children eventually outgrow this behavior. Those who do not either come to a bad end or become biologists.” With an opening sentence such as this, you know the author has a sense of humor about his subject, even if that subject is the lowly housefly. This book was one of many science-oriented books that lay around the house when I was a kid — my father was keenly interested in science of all kinds, and he brought home a LOT of books. I read this in grade school — really, I mostly picked it up because of the title, and because when I flipped through it, curious as to why it was titled so, I saw there were cartoons. But the science I found in this book was accessible even to a kid in fifth grade. Dethier wrote with an easy style — he seemed to know that people would be more likely to read a book on housefly biology if it was presented with more humor than stodgy facts. The facts are there, but they are coated with an undeniably humorous approach that makes them go down way easier than most books about insects.

Three Words That Describe This Book: Light, approachable, interesting

Give This a Try if You Like… feeling smart, but don’t want to wade through the boring parts of a science book.

Rating: 4/5

Find it at the library!

About FDL Reads

Welcome to FDL Reads, weekly book reviews from Fondulac District Library. Librarians (and possibly some other guest reviewers) review all types of books, from children’s picture books, young adult favorites, to the latest adult thriller, and share their thoughts each week at fondulaclibrary.org. If the book is owned by Fondulac District Library (or another local library), you’ll see a direct link to the catalog entry and whether or not it is available. If it is checked out or at another local library, you will be able to place a hold as long as you have your library card and PIN numbers. As with any book review, these are our opinions…we disagree amongst ourselves about books frequently. We all have different likes and dislikes, which is what makes the world an interesting place. Please enjoy, and keep on reading!

admin2018-01-31T09:28:50-06:00January 31st, 2018|

#FDL: Putting Items on Hold

Putting items on hold at FDL

Chances are, you’ve come into FDL all excited to check something out, only to find that we don’t have it or someone else has already checked the item out. That’s just the nature of libraries. I write a bit on what it means to put an item on hold here. But I thought I would revisit the subject and simplify since we put items on hold for our patrons all day every day. Basically, when a patron asks for an item, there are four general outcomes.

FDL has the item. You can walk into the library, pick up the item, check it out, and be on your way!
FDL owns the item, but someone else has checked it out. Boo. Well, that’s what the items in the library are for. At this point, you can ask the librarians at the upstairs information desk what’s going on with the item, and we can give a general answer. We also ask if you would like to put this item on hold. As stated above, we put items on hold all day every day. Sometimes patrons worry that this is extra trouble for us – believe me when I say that it is 100% no trouble for us to put an item on hold for you. And if we already own the item, it doesn’t cost us extra money either. Putting something on hold will guarantee that you eventually get to take that item home.
FDL does not own the item but someone in the RAILS system does. RAILS consists of a large group of libraries in the general central IL area. FDL has an agreement with the other libraries in RAILS where we can borrow their items for you and they can borrow our items for their patrons. Borrowing items from other libraries in RAILS is also absolutely no problem for us – again, we do it all the time. It’s also still no extra cost to us or to you. Borrowing from within RAILS system is one of the perks of having a library card.
FDL doesn’t own the item and neither do any of the other libraries within RAILS. This is a total bummer, but not all libraries can carry all things. When this happens, we might ask you if you want us to try to put a hold on it outside of “the system.” By system, we mean RAILS. And at this point, we also ask if you are a Fondulac card holder. First looking for and placing a hold on an item outside of RAILS is still no trouble for us. It’s part of our job and we would love to do this for you. However, it does cost money and that’s why we ask if you’re an FDL card holder. You have to have an FDL card to put a hold on an item from outside of RAILS through FDL. But, if you’re not an FDL card holder, you can still take advantage of this service – just through the library from which you have your card.

I hope this is a little bit helpful for you – our patrons. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Post by Carey Gibbons, Reference Specialist

About #FDL

Welcome to #FDL! #FDL is a twice weekly update on all things Fondulac District Library and East Peoria. Twice a week, library staff will make posts that highlight some aspect of library life and relate it to you – our readers. Have you ever wanted to know which Dewey number represented a certain topic? Are you looking for book recommendations based on your favorite television show or television recommendations based on your favorite book? Have you ever wondered about the secret details of librarian life? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then #FDL is for you. We look forward to writing posts that are informative and entertaining and hope that you enjoy getting better acquainted with Fondulac District Library.

admin2018-01-30T16:30:46-06:00January 30th, 2018|

FDL Reads: The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O.

The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. by Neal Stephenson and Nicole Galland

Reviewed by: Dave Gibbons, Library Volunteer

Genre: Science Fiction

Suggested Age: Adults

What is the book about?: Arthur C. Clarke once wrote, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” In the case of the shadowy government agency, D.O.D.O, that statement is backwards. The problem is that magic as we know it has not been in the world since the mid-seventeenth century, due to the advancement of photography. Academic linguist Melisande Stokes and government agent Tristan Lyons have been tasked with bringing magic back specifically for the development of time travel. The pair soon learn this task is far more complex than they had originally thought. The intricate chain of events the team goes through in order to complete their mission causes their timeline to alter itself in many unpredictable ways, from changes in the names of government facilities to the elimination of certain brand names from existence even the ransacking of a Walmart by Vikings. Can magic be brought back? Can it survive bureaucracy? And why are banks so interested in it?

My Review: This book is definitely not light reading, but I don’t for a moment mean that as a negative. This book is written as interview transcripts, office memos and ancient manuscripts (one of the most fascinating chapters is just an internet search history) from a super secret government agency. So, the plot isn’t linear and the time travel makes thinks difficult, so the reader has to do some “heavy lifting “ for all of the twists of the plot to reveal themselves, but it is well worth the effort.

I am admittedly a big fan of Neal Stephenson’s work. I like the way he starts with simple concepts and the builds them into something huge to create a whole new world. My only complaint about his previous work is that big concepts can cause his writing to be a bit dry. In this case, historical fiction author Nicole Galland has taken the reigns to keep D.O.D.O. fun and engaging. The combination of the two styles is perfect.

Some may find the length of this book (at 768 pgs.) a bit intimidating but in all sincerity, I wish it were even longer as several of the themes that are introduced absolutely fascinate the imagination, and inspire thought even after the book is put down.

Three Words That Describe This Book: science, complex, original

Give This a Try if You Like… Cryptonomicon by Neil Stephenson, A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury, La Jetee by Chris Marker

Rating: 5/5

Find it at the library!

About FDL Reads

Welcome to FDL Reads, weekly book reviews from Fondulac District Library. Librarians (and possibly some other guest reviewers) review all types of books, from children’s picture books, young adult favorites, to the latest adult thriller, and share their thoughts each week at fondulaclibrary.org. If the book is owned by Fondulac District Library (or another local library), you’ll see a direct link to the catalog entry and whether or not it is available. If it is checked out or at another local library, you will be able to place a hold as long as you have your library card and PIN numbers. As with any book review, these are our opinions…we disagree amongst ourselves about books frequently. We all have different likes and dislikes, which is what makes the world an interesting place. Please enjoy, and keep on reading!

admin2018-01-29T09:26:01-06:00January 29th, 2018|

FDL Reads: The Fifth Child

The Fifth Child by Doris Lessing

Reviewed by: Jacob Roberts, Adult Services Reference Assistant

Genre: Horror

Suggested Age: Adults

What is the book about?: A young couple, David and Harriett Lovatt, meet at an office party in 1960 London. They both hold far more conservative ideas than both their colleagues and relatives. They soon fall in love and get a loan from David’s wealthy father to buy a large, Victorian house in a small town right outside London. Soon after they get married and purchase their dream home, they have their first child, Luke. Family parties and get-togethers soon follow, and so do more children. They appear to have everything they ever wanted—their dream home, small town, four children, and loved-ones near. Yet, soon after they make a resolution to postpone their fifth child, they find out Harriet is pregnant once more. This time the child appears to be growing too fast and makes Harriet ill. Numerous doctors’ appointments blame Harriet for being reckless and assure her that it is all in her head when she tells them this child is not like the rest. Once the fifth child is born they name him Ben, and everyone soon finds out how right Harriet had been all along.

My Review: I love this short novel by Lessing, because it forces the reader to rethink the conventions set forth by society. It comments on the masked voice of women in literature, as Harriet’s voice goes unheard and unheeded repeatedly by those around her. It also challenges the reader to ask what it truly means to be a family. While the novel is classified as Horror Fiction, it proves to be misleading to many readers. It holds much more political emphasis than what its genre entails. It displays some unsettling moments, yet the true “horror” of the novel is not the sharp descriptions, nor the action that takes place in the novel, rather it is the unspoken truths that it brings to light in our society that haunt the readers long after they have turned the last page.

Three Words That Describe This Book: Haunting, Political, Tragic

Give This a Try if You Like… Feminism, Tragedies, Quick reads

Rating: 4/5

Find it at the library!

About FDL Reads

Welcome to FDL Reads, weekly book reviews from Fondulac District Library. Librarians (and possibly some other guest reviewers) review all types of books, from children’s picture books, young adult favorites, to the latest adult thriller, and share their thoughts each week at fondulaclibrary.org. If the book is owned by Fondulac District Library (or another local library), you’ll see a direct link to the catalog entry and whether or not it is available. If it is checked out or at another local library, you will be able to place a hold as long as you have your library card and PIN numbers. As with any book review, these are our opinions…we disagree amongst ourselves about books frequently. We all have different likes and dislikes, which is what makes the world an interesting place. Please enjoy, and keep on reading!

admin2018-01-23T19:35:47-06:00January 23rd, 2018|

#FDL: Still Playing Pokémon Go? Click Here!

What your starter Pokémon says about your reading habits.

We all love a good Buzzfeed style article that can predict your personality based on silly things, right? If you love reading and Pokemon Go, this is the perfect piece for you. Also, did you know that the library is a Gym with two super close Pokestops? A variety of Pokemon also come by on a regular basis. And, if you capture the gym while you’re here, the folks at the circulation desk will give you a free button.

Bulbasaur: Bulbasaur is a very serious Pokemon. He’s steady, and loyal, and thoughtful. A Bulbasaur starter could spend hours in the library and not notice the time passing. Bulbasaur starters are not to be messed with in terms of their special areas of reading interest and expertise. They know it all. A Bulbasaur starter knows that a long book is worth the time spent on it and doesn’t mind reading a lot of tangential information in addition to the main plot or point of a book. Bulbasaur starters like a little bit of everything, but prefer non-fiction to fiction. Favorite authors: Malcolm Gladwell, Mary Roach, Ken Follett.

Charmander: As many know, Charmander’s emotions are easy to read based on the flame at the end of his tail. Charmander starters wear their hearts on their sleeves. They aren’t afraid to talk to librarians about the books they love and hate – and with a Charmander starter, it’s usually one or the other with no in between. Librarians also like recommending books to Charmander starters because they aren’t afraid to tell us they’re not interested if something doesn’t strike their fancy. Charmander starters like a romance novel if there’s a good bit of adventure included. They also really like fantasy and science fiction books that maybe have a little bit of smooching involved. Favorite authors: Diana Gabaldon, Melanie Rawn, Daniel Price.

Squirtle: Squirtle is so adorable and a little bit silly, but we love that slightly silly personality. Squirtle starters are the type who come to the library rain or shine – bad weather won’t stop them! Squirtle starters wish they had waterproof books so they could read in the shower. Squirtle starters like a book that will make them laugh or give them all the feels. They love spreading the word about a good book and almost always prefer the book to the movie. Squirtle starters love YA books, manga, and graphic novels no matter how old or young they are. Favorite authors: Libba Bray, Hiromu Arakawa, Patrick Ness.

Pikachu: Everyone loves Pikachu. Pikachu is cute and happy and so very electric. He’s also the secret starter Pokemon, so a player has to know the secret to catching a Pikachu right away. People who start out with Pikachu are sneaky but sweet. If they read mystery/suspense/thriller books, they know how the plot plays out from the very beginning. Pikachu starters know that if they put a book on hold in large print form, they’ll get it faster. Pikachu starters love adventure based books about saving the world but could do without romance. Favorite authors: Robert Jordan, F. Paul Wilson, Catherynne Valente.

Post by Carey Gibbons, Reference Specialist

About #FDL

Welcome to #FDL! #FDL is a twice weekly update on all things Fondulac District Library and East Peoria. Twice a week, library staff will make posts that highlight some aspect of library life and relate it to you – our readers. Have you ever wanted to know which Dewey number represented a certain topic? Are you looking for book recommendations based on your favorite television show or television recommendations based on your favorite book? Have you ever wondered about the secret details of librarian life? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then #FDL is for you. We look forward to writing posts that are informative and entertaining and hope that you enjoy getting better acquainted with Fondulac District Library.

admin2018-01-23T19:10:21-06:00January 23rd, 2018|

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