The Sea Child by Linda Wilgus

If you are looking for a story with a multi-genre feel, you might enjoy The Sea Child by Linda Wilgus. There is action, adventure, romance, and intrigue—all with a strong female protagonist, a heart-warming rogue, and a hint of magical realism. 

The setting is nineteenth century England and begins with all the intrigue swirling around the newly returned young widow Isabel to the small town she grew up in. She can’t seem to shake her past as she settles into her new life living on the outskirts of town. 

As Isabel starts to get acquainted with people in the town she learns of the unrest in the area and the opposing sides that soon try to draw her in. Unintentionally, she is soon stuck in the middle of the unrest and must choose a side. 

This seaside town and its inhabitants allow Isabel to find a new freedom being herself. But in the process, she must face the mysteries tied to her past. With some sea-faring adventures and budding friendships this is a warm-hearted and adventurous read. 

Arlene Melton

Information Services Supervisor

Cumming Library

The Man of the Revolution

Just after midnight on April 18, 1775, a rider galloped up to a parsonage to deliver a message—“The regulars are coming”—and issue a warning. General Gage of the British army had ordered troops to march on Lexington and Concord and arrest two of the most incendiary patriots in the colony of Massachusetts: Samuel Adams and John Hancock. The following morning saw the Battle of Lexington and Concord fought, setting the American Revolution into motion. Thanks to that midnight rider, Paul Revere, and his warning that April night, Adams and Hancock were able to escape the British troops. 

In The Revolutionary Samuel Adams, author Stacy Schiff takes readers back to this moment in time and beyond. Her subject is Samuel Adams, the second cousin of John Adams. Thomas Jefferson called Samuel 'the earliest, most active, and persevering man of the Revolution.' When John traveled to France to request funds for the war, the French greeted him with a hero's welcome until they found out that 'the famous Adams' was his cousin, Samuel.

Schiff does a thorough job of describing colonial life and the tensions that built with increasing ferocity until war broke out in 1775. Samuel Adams was in the thick of it, writing anonymous letters to various Boston newspapers, taking part in committees, and seizing any opportunity to lambast the British - all with the goal of liberty in mind. A signer of the Declaration of Independence, he was one of the first to identify liberty from Great Britain as an objective for the American colonies. He was truly the man of the Revolution.

Two hundred and fifty years have passed since Samuel Adams signed the Declaration of Independence. Though we cannot stand in the room with the Continental Congress or take part in committees to establish the American colonies as separate from Britain, we can celebrate America’s milestone anniversary through the Georgia Reads for America 250 Challenge. Read about Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and others who made their mark on American history. 

Melissa Gunter

Outreach Specialist

Introducing the Essential Resources Brochure

Forsyth County Public Library (FCPL) is your Resource, Connection, Destination, and Workplace. 

We hope to always be your first stop, whether you are looking for reading recommendations, printing help, or a fun program to attend with the whole family. Your needs are our priority—and this includes the needs that may be more tender than others. 

Your library has created an Essential Resources brochure to provide for needs that ordinary library resources may be unable to meet.  

The Essential Resources brochure contains the contact information of help hotlines, transportation means, food banks, job help, housing, temporary shelters, long term shelters, divorce and grief share, financial aid, and clothing resources. These programs are run by passionate individuals who are eager to provide assistance to everyone they can. If you find yourself seeking out financial assistance, transportation, temporary housing, or other tender needs, please visit any of FCPL’s branches to receive an Essential Resources brochure with information on how to reach these organizations.

If you are unable to visit in person, we encourage you to check out our Community Resource Guide, which is available for free on our eResources webpage. This resource is provided by United Way and is accessible 24/7. You also are welcome to contact us during our hours of operation, and we are more than happy to provide you with assistance over the phone or via email.

We understand how hard life can be, and we want you to know that you are not in this alone! Your library is here to help you.

Brianna

Information Specialist

Sharon Forks Library