RENDEZVOUS WITH A WRITER: DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR LIBRARY CARD IS?
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR LIBRARY CARD IS? Mine is in my head! Today, more than ever, our library cards are valuable. During the pandemic, libraries have expanded their online services for all ages - building their digital collections of ebooks, e-audiobooks, and magazines; and providing free streaming of music and movies. Most libraries have online database resources that enable you to take a course, study a language, explore genealogy, and conduct research in a range of fields. SEPTEMBER is LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH. If you don’t have a card, visit your library’s website and see how to get cards for all of your family. I have been using my library more than ever. To prepare for these posts I’ve checked out ebooks and searched the catalog. Lately, I’ve been placing holds and picking them up. Right now I am surrounded by 63 books! Here are a few that celebrate the library.
SEPTEMBER 3 & 5 OUTWEST LIVE! BROADCASTS
Enjoy radio show interviews on Thursday on the Equestrian Legacy Radio Network! Our guest, on Campfire Cafe, is Radio Host, singer/songwriter and author DEVON O'DAY. She’s written songs recorded by George Strait, Dolly Parton, Trace Adkins and many others as well as being the author of numerous books. Actress (Rio Lobo and Summer of ‘42) and CoverGirl model JENNIFER O'NEILL joins us, on Saddle Up America, to talk about her Hillenglade Farm and Equine Therapy Program for Veterans! Thursday night on The Writer's Block Radio Show we chat with TROY D. SMITH, a professor of history at Tennessee Tech and an award winning author. He writes across many genres as he so aptly proves in his collection of short stories we'll be chatting about, A BITTERSWEET AMALGAMATION. Join OutWest Scout, Bobbi Jean, for MUSIC FROM THE MAILBOX on KUPR'S OutWest Hour.
RENDEZVOUS WITH A WRITER: STAGECOACH WOMEN
WHAT DO YOU MISS ABOUT BROWSING your favorite store? The mood, music, or aroma? The friendly conversation with staff? In the case of books, the covers that we’re not supposed to judge by beckon us to pick them up, read the flap, and turn the pages. Browsing online isn’t quite the same, but you can create atmosphere - brew a pot of tea or coffee, put on music and log in. That's just what I did the other day while I visited OutWestShop.com’s webpage at bookshop.org. My sister and I were so excited when we created this page, defining our lists and filling them with books. We felt as though we were unpacking boxes and arranging our stock, getting ready for opening day. And we were so excited to share them with you, our readers.
RENDEZVOUS WITH A WRITER - REMEMBERING THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON
HAVE YOU BEEN YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER THIS YEAR?
Although this can be daunting, it also provides an opportunity to explore with our children how today's experiences connect with our history. As we prepare to vote, we can review the hard-won fight for women's suffrage. As we watch protest marches around the country, we can study racial injustice and the continuing battle to secure equal rights for all. Books can help open our minds and hearts.
For example, August 28, 1963 was a watershed day in American history. Here's a trio of books to share with your grade school children.
WHAT WAS THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON?
VOICES OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON
A PLACE TO LAND
RENDEZVOUS WITH A WRITER: NATIONAL DOG DAY
HAVE YOU HAD a good laugh lately? When I found myself helplessly laughing out loud at the antics of Caesar, a Great Dane in Gary Paulsen's MY LIFE IN DOG YEARS, I realized how much I needed that laugh! And that's the thing about dogs; they can bring us to laughter and tears. Paulsen's wonderful book does both. August 26, is NATIONAL DOG DAY, a time to reflect on (and maybe indulge) our own buddies. Why not add a comment to this post about your canine companion?
Two other books you'll enjoy are Tricia Brown and Cary Porter's BOBBIE THE WONDER DOG and Susan Orlean's RIN TIN TIN. There's a connection between Bobbie and Rin Tin Tin, read on to find out more. All these titles are available through OutWest Shop's affiliate to bookshop.org.
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August 27 & 29 OUTWEST LIVE! BROADCASTS
Enjoy radio show interviews on the Equestrian Legacy Radio Network! K.R.WOOD makes his first appearance on Campfire Cafe with music from his award winning album SONGS & TALES OF THE OLD CHISHOLM TRAIL along with music from Texanna Records COWBOY'S REVENGE and RETURN OF THE HERD. Artist, Author, and Founder of the PULPWOOD QUEENS and TIMBER GUYS BOOK CLUBS, KATHY L. MURPHY, chats with LA Talk Radio's The Writer's Block Radio Show team about the new book THE PULPWOOD QUEENS CELEBRATE 20 YEARS. Join OutWest Scout, Bobbi Jean, for MORE NEW TO YOU on KUPR'S OutWest Hour.
RENDEZVOUS WITH A WRITER: JUST RIDE! INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY
"JUST RIDE!", women across the world said on August 22 as they started up their motorcycles to participate in International Female Ride Day, an event postponed from May because of the pandemic. Even if you weren't on the road yourself, take a look at these books to enjoy. FAST ENOUGH and BESSIE STRINGFIELD: TALES OF THE TALENTED TENTH NO.2 both by Joel Christian Gill. HIT THE ROAD: A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO SOLO MOTORCYCLE TOURING by Tamela Rich. The award-winning picture book, MY PAPI HAS A MOTORCYCLE, by Isabel Quintero and Zeke Peña is also offered in Spanish MI PAPI TIENE UNO MOTO. All these titles are available through OutWest Shop's affiliate to bookshop.org.
