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  • Nonfiction Roundup: May 2026

    Below I’m highlighting some nonfiction books coming out in May. All of the mentioned titles are available to put on hold in our catalog and will also be made available via the library’s Overdrive website on the day of publication in eBook and downloadable audiobook format (as available). For a more extensive list of new nonfiction books coming out this … Read more

  • Books by Snail 2026

    Summer is just around the corner, which means we’re gearing up for another season of Books by Snail! Even if you don’t live close to a library, the Books by Snail team is here to make sure you reach your summer reading goals. Students entering kindergarten* through 12th grade who attend school (or are homeschooled) in … Read more

  • Q&A With Pratibha Vanmali, Author of “Keep Giving a Care”

    Pratibha Vanmali is a Mid-Missouri author whose debut book is “Keep Giving a Care: The Concise Guide for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia Family Caregivers.” Based on her own experiences, the book is a guide for dementia caregivers with effective strategies to make your caregiving journey easier. Vanmali, a graduate of Westminster College, has explored various avenues in … Read more

  • The Wild Outdoors

      The flowers are blooming, the weather is getting nice, and it’s time to get outside! Or maybe read books about being outside! Or both! Whether you’re outdoorsy or outsidey, we’ve got a book for you! … Read more

  • Mindfulness for Children (and Everyone Else): Gratitude

    What is the attitude of gratitude? Why is gratitude important? How can I teach gratitude? These are all important questions to address when raising children. Ingraining the concept of gratitude into young minds is something that can be worked on a little every day; through your own actions, those of others, as well as through … Read more

  • Artist Trading Card Exchange

    Dearest Gentle Readers, It has come to our attention that the Columbia Public Library is hosting a most exquisite affair, and you are cordially invited to participate in our miniature art exhibition. As the esteemed Pablo Picasso once noted, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Indeed, what better way to … Read more

  • Literary Links: Silence

    A few weeks ago I accidentally carted home two books titled “Silent Treatment” by two different authors, the result of my unintentionally placing both copies on hold. This pleasant mistake (I sped through both books) left me considering various types of silence, some of which can be extremely beautiful, while others can be absolutely toxic, with … Read more

  • Reader Reviews: Pachinko

    This doorstop of a novel tells the story of one Korean family living in Japan over the course of the 20th century. With themes like war, immigration, love, tragedy, and alienation, this expansive story feels like a modern classic. Although it was a heart-wrenching and unrelenting read at times, I could really feel the love … Read more

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