George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution (a Review)

I just finished reading George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy Ring that Saved the Revolution. I mentioned this book for my Gift Guide for Adult Readers, solely on the basis that one of my dearest friends helped develop the book. I knew it would be good, but now I can unequivocally say this without reservation: […]

One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson (a Review)

 One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson is a fascinating narrative about a short few months in history, which all ended up making a huge impact on the world. The book features notable people during this time: Charles Lindbergh, Babe Ruth, Al Capone, Herbert Hoover, Al Jolson, and Calvin Coolidge to name a few, but it […]

Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham (a Review)

Recently, I read Lauren Graham’s debut novel Someday, Someday, Maybe about a twenty-something aspiring actress living in New York City. Frannie Banks wants to make it big in New York City, but she also doesn’t want to end up waitressing for years on end with no chances of an acting career in sight. She’s set […]

Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones (a review)

Please note that The Library Adventure uses affiliate links, see our policies page for more information. “I believe that we form our own lives, that we create our own reality, and that everything works out for the best.” ― Jim Henson Jim Henson knew he wanted a career in television. The Muppets started out as a means to […]

Review of The House at Riverton by Kate Morton

A trip to the library allows me to meet new authors and read recently published books for free, but the library also gives me the chance to catch up on books I might have missed from years past. Often times, I end up putting my name on the waiting list for the latest craze, but […]