Posted by Melody on Wednesday, Apr 20, 2016
A couple of weeks ago, Anne walked us through some of the new interior decorating books. Today I'd like to share what ICPL has to offer on that front in terms of digital magazines. Even if you never plan to shop at Crate & Barrel, you can indulge in the guilty pleasure of flipping through home decor magazines straight from your phone, tablet, or computer.
What did I read over my cereal this morning? A little HGTV Magazine, the May 1st issue. No, I don't want to repaint the living room anytime soon. The Pop of Color: Shop for a Pop spread still gave me that sense of springtime fabulousness that I needed. I also saw some really cool bathroom tiles that I will never buy (a change from the new classic subway tile look!), and got to compare what it would cost to live in cities I will never move to. I don't have to buy that awesome-looking sectional in order to ignore the outside world for a little bit and remember I once thought it'd be great for the family room.
So if you, too, are looking for a lazy beginning to your day, consider checking out some of the following magazines:
Better Homes & Gardens, May 2016
Country Living, May 2016
Have questions about how to use our Zinio digital magazine collection? Ask a Librarian!
About the Author
I've been at the library for more than 10 years now, and I still find joy when choosing the best books for our readers. My current reading journey is taking me book by book through different genres. I'm challenging myself to find books that are enough outside my wheelhouse that I'd pass them by on first glance. The genre I'm looking forward to... more
I picked up this book from our "Books about Book People" display that was up in May. That theme is right up my alley. I just know it's going to be a creative read when the hero is a struggling author. BUT THIS BOOK! I binged the last half of the book in one afternoon. The characters are (of course) likeable and relatable, for me anyway. I've read my fair share of books where the protagonist is a hot mess and I personally enjoy the comedic opportunity that kind of character provides. But my favorite comedic bits were in the interactions between Gracie and her friend's Eastern European immigrant mother. She treats Gracie as if she were her own, offering borscht to her anytime she is down on her luck. I just love the tenderness felt among the characters. I read some negative reviews on Goodreads so the book might not be for everyone. But for me, I didn't want the story to be over at "The End." I want more of these characters and hope the author considers featuring them in a future book. -Melody