Engaging Your Auditory Senses

Are you new to audiobooks, or undecided on where to start? 

The power of a good narrator should not be underestimated. Some award-winning actors have brought their considerable talent to audiobooks, adding layers of emotional depth to already great stories. 

Some of my favorites are Tom Lake by Ann Patchett narrated by the inimitable Meryl Streep and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig narrated by actress Carey Mulligan.

When the narrator is also the author, particularly in the memoir genre, the reader feels an even stronger connection to the story. Two of my favorite memoirs were read brilliantly by their authors: You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith and Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. 

Anna Lyle: Library Director of the Year

We are thrilled to share that our Library Director, Anna Lyle, has just been named the Library Director of the Year by Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS)! 

Here's part of the GPLS press release from this morning: 

Meet Our New Library Director: Adrianne Junius

Stepping into the Library Limelight this month is Adrianne Junius who will join the Forsyth County Public Library family on January 6 as the new Library Director. From the front desk to IT to hauling boxes, Adrianne has experienced every aspect of library life. Like any good novel though, her story arc has had a few unexpected twists and turns.

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