$10 Library Book Haul - July 2019

If you've been following this blog since the beginning you know what this post is about. If not, I'll give a quick explanation. My city's public library will hold a book sale about four (maybe five) times a year. They fill a room with some books, movies, and more, that are going out of circulation. You bring a bag (or take one from them), fill it with all the things you find that you want, and just pay $10. It's honestly a steal with some of the finds I've gotten over the years.

This time the sale was held in the smaller branch of the library and spread out through three areas/rooms. Now even though there were fewer books than the other sales I've gone to, I found a great number of books!

I got to different journals, one was about horses, filled with sketches and quotes, and one with a green cover that caught my attention. I chose the horse one because it made me think of my friend who passed away. She loved horses and rode them in competitions and shows. I'm planning on doing something special with it and somehow getting it to her (or her parents) as a birthday/Christmas present.

The Kill Order by James Dashner - I read the Maze Runner series (some of my reviews are on this blog) and I really liked it, always wanted to read the prequel.

Allegiant by Veronica Roth - I love the Divergent trilogy and this was the only book that I didn't own, so SCORE!

Undertow and Raging Sea by Michael Buckley - These are the first two books in the series and I thought the concept/story was different and made me think of the Aquaman movie so I'll give them a try.

Silo series 1-3 by Hugh Howey (also called the Wool series) - One of my BEST FRIENDS and former roommate once told me about this series and how she loved it, and when I saw these three on the shelves I quickly scooped them up and put them into my bag. If she gives them the green light, then I'll take them.

So, not as many as my previous posts on my library finds, but I'm still happy with what I got. I think I'll really like some of these books that I haven't read before.

Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? Is there anything you think I should be looking out for before/while reading? I look forward to reading more books and finding new favorites!

À bientôt!

Library photo I created with Canva

Review: Franco-American Life & Culture in Manchester, New Hampshire: Vivre La Difference

Franco-American Life & Culture in Manchester, New Hampshire: Vivre La Difference by Robert B. Perreault
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well if I wasn't interested in my Franco heritage...I sure am now.

This book, though it had nothing to do with me, opened up my eyes and mind to a world, that is not so far gone. Many of the events and persons mentioned in this book happened from the 1700s to the 1980s. I know that I have a Franco side from my Paternal grandparents, and I know what to know more. I want to go to that ACA/Lambert/Franco-Collection Library and try to track my ancestors back to when we started on this Earth.

Also, having lived in Manchester (mainly the West Side) I was able to picture all the streets he talked about. I have lived on both the East and West sides, I went to Manchester High School West (which the author's son is mentioned having attended). This, I feel, connects me deeper to the story than I thought it would have. The photo on the front cover, I know that street, I recognize those buildings. Granted the bridge is not the same, but I've been there it seems. I've walked and drove across that bridge that separates the East and West sides of Manchester. I know personally most areas in the photo from Rock Rimmon on the right, to the original St. Mary's Bank on the left.

This book has brought out a side of me that I didn't know was in me. A side that wants to further my French heritage as I never have. Who wants to learn all I can about my ancestors and their journeys here and elsewhere. And I think I'll start that journey today.

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