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The Girl in the Book Title
The recent success of books such as Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" and "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins may have inspired a new book title trend. In the past year there have been a long string of books released with the word "Girl" in the title. MoreThe Shoe Makes the Book Cover
Here are a collection of books that feature shoes in the book jacket artwork. You may find your next soleful read. MoreStories of Man's Best Friend
Loyalty, courage and intelligence are traits found in dogs that are admired. These characteristics also have a history of inspiring authors to include dogs and their exploits in their stories. If you are a dog lover, you may want to try one of these suggested titles.
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Funny Girl Memoirs
Amy Poehler's book, "Yes Please" has found a place on the New York Times Best Sellers List and on the list of Amazon's Top 100 Books for 2014. MorePiecing Together Your First Quilt
The Library has a large selection of books about quilting that can help you get started on your next project. MoreFact Versus Fiction: Stories about the Lives of the Impressionists
The Impressionist Movement provided inspiration to several authors wanting to write a story with an engaging setting, fascinating characters and beautiful artwork. While these titles are works of fiction, they may motivate you to learn the truth about the lives of the Impressionist artists and their works of art.More
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The Library Center is the headquarters of the Springfield-Greene County Library District. The 82,000-square-foot building houses major collections of print and electronic resources. MoreStay Informed
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