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Strange Planet Creator Says Comic Strip Celebrates Humans

June 18, 2020 - 11:30am

The beings from Strange Planet, whose lives we witness through the more than 400 illustrations done by Pyle and his wife, are fan favorites. The illustrations have garnered millions of likes, shares and follows across social media platforms and are now the subject of Pyle's second book, "Stranger Planet," released Tuesday.

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

June 15, 2020 - 12:30pm

Monday, June 15 through Friday, July 3, 2020. Read by Norman Gilliland.

A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope--a captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.

(Harper; ISBN-10: 0061537969...

Flea Markets, 100-Mile Garage Sale Delayed By COVID-19

June 6, 2020 - 8:35am

To the relief of bargain shoppers looking to save a few dollars, garage sale and flea market organizers are taking precautions to make sure these summer staples aren't just another seasonal victim of COVID-19.

Nostalgic For Summer Camp? Relive It Through The History Of Camp Meenahga

June 5, 2020 - 5:05am

In Kathleen Harris' recent book, she dives into the experiences and memories made from 1916 through 1948 at Camp Meenahga in Peninsula State Park.

Check Out Some Great Space Books, Courtesy Of An Astronomy Expert

May 28, 2020 - 7:00am

Astronomy expert and regular guest of "The Larry Meiller Show" Paul Kinzer talks about new astronomy books he likes, and some older ones that he likes to re-read.

Downeast Ledge: A Novel by Norman Gilliland

May 25, 2020 - 12:30pm

Monday, May 25 through Friday, June 12, 2020. Read by Susan Sweeney.

A comedy of locals and summer people in coastal Maine.

(Nemo; ISBN-10: 0971509360)

Theme: Laminated Cat from the album "Loose Fur" by Loose Fur.

Writers Share Recommendations Of Books All About Nature

May 21, 2020 - 5:40am

Looking for a good book? Wildlife writers share some of their favorites.

'The Hilarious World Of Depression' Podcast Host Gets Frank About Depression

May 13, 2020 - 6:50am

Every week, John Moe sits down with a famous comedian or writer to have a frank, serious — and often funny — conversation about experiencing depression.

Truffula Trees And Gangsta Rap: A Contagious Combination For This Milwaukee Rapper

May 6, 2020 - 4:00pm

Popular Dr. Seuss books such as "Fox in Socks" and "Green Eggs and Ham" have been paraded out to a YouTube audience, with the tongue-twisters rapped by Wes Tank to head-nodding beats courtesy of 2000s-era gangsta rap and hip-hop heavyweights like Dr. Dre and Dr. Octagon.

Seabiscuit: an American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand

April 27, 2020 - 12:30pm

Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 22, 2020. Read by Jim Fleming.

With knobby knees and crooked legs, Seabiscuit was no one's idea of a race horse, but looks aren't everything. His quality, an admirer once wrote, "was mostly in his heart." Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of the horse who...

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Strange Planet Creator Says Comic Strip Celebrates Humans

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

Flea Markets, 100-Mile Garage Sale Delayed By COVID-19

Nostalgic For Summer Camp? Relive It Through The History Of Camp Meenahga

Check Out Some Great Space Books, Courtesy Of An Astronomy Expert

Downeast Ledge: A Novel by Norman Gilliland

Writers Share Recommendations Of Books All About Nature

'The Hilarious World Of Depression' Podcast Host Gets Frank About Depression

Truffula Trees And Gangsta Rap: A Contagious Combination For This Milwaukee Rapper

Seabiscuit: an American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand

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