Tumblebooks
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Review
Doughty shares her experiences of working in an Oakland crematory and all her close brushes with the dead. Through her anecdotes, Doughty shares her own journey with the concept of death and challenges us to go on one of our own.
Welcome to the New KCKPL!
We’d like to introduce you to our new look and new online presence. We have evolved and grown over the last decade, and we wanted our brand to reflect who we are now. After many months of consideration, we’ve chosen a new logo with a fresh, modern look that highlights our identity, our mission, and our dedication to our community.
Bless Your Heart Review
In a small town in Southern Texas, four generations of Evans women run the local funeral parlor. It’s business as usual for them, that is, until the town gossip rises from the dead.
3 for Fans of Crocheting
Do you like to crochet but are looking for new ideas? Try these!
The Westing Game Review
Shrewd businessman Sam Westing is dead, and his will states that one of his 16 heirs killed him.
Classics Reimagined
Classic fiction is reimagined in these fresh takes on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Tempest, Othello, Little Women, Pride and Prejudice, The Great Gatsby, and Howard’s End.
Review of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones DVD set artfully combines fictional adventure stories with history.
3 For Fans of Metaverses
Can’t get enough of the metaverse? Try these!
Kubo and the Two Strings Review
“Hauntingly beautiful” isn’t usually how I’d describe stop-motion animation, but those are the exact words I used to describe Kubo and the Two Strings to a friend.
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Review
The title is the best way to encapsulate this album! A great pop sound with talented vocals that describe the difficulty of finding love and oneself makes a lot of listeners relate to this Midwest Princess.
John Grisham Readalikes
Grisham may be the king of the legal thriller, but these authors give him a run for the money.
How to Read a Book Review
I picked this up because it’s about a book store and a book club (two of my favorite things!) There is a lot more story, but basically, three people run into each other at the local bookstore, and what a connection they have: one of them, Harriet,
Culinary Literacy: Dates
Throughout history, dried dates have been popular as a snack in the winter when fresh fruits were not available. Now, they are popular year-round and are used in healthy desserts and energy bars.
Hiking KC: Big Bull Creek Park
Big Bull Creek Park is about a 40-minute drive on I-35 from downtown Kansas City, Kansas. It is one of the newer and largest parks at the southwest edge of neighboring Johnson County, Kansas, between Edgerton and Gardner.