All of us have our favorite authors. We re-read our favorite titles by them, and get excited when one of their new books is published. Everyone is so busy, why waste time on a book written by someone that you do not know anything about? Here’s why: an author often puts their best effort into that first novel.
There are many, many people out there who are remembered best by that great first novel they wrote. A few classics that you will recognize include
Some recent impressive first efforts include:
Now, for some really new releases, you might consider:
We’ve barely scratched the surface of the possible new writers out there for readers to discover. Give somebody’s “first” a try, and maybe you’ll discover a new favorite.
And if you have any suggestions on debut novels, please let us know in the comments below!
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Make a splash, make waves, and water your mind at West Slope Library this summer!
Summer Reading will run June 1 to August 10 this year, and we have programs for kids, teens, and adults. Come into the library to sign up.
There will be Summer Reading events throughout the summer, and you can keep up to date by following our Programs & Events page.
Questions? Feel free to contact us.
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Did you know you can check out audiobooks, e-books, and videos from the library that have no fines?
They’re all available online from Library2Go, a service offered to you through WCCLS. You can download audiobooks to listen to on your computer, MP3 player, or smartphone. You can download e-books to read on your computer, a Sony Reader, or Barnes & Noble Nook. You can even download videos, including a lot of PBS films and documentaries, to view on your computer. And it’s all available 24/7.
If you’re interested in trying it out, read Library2Go’s overview; it explains what software you will need installed and how to start downloading titles.
And remember to have your library card number handy—you’ll need it to check out and place titles on hold.
Try it, and let us know what you think!
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West Slope Library offers a lot of children’s programming, but did you know we have weekly activities for adults, too? We have ongoing events for adults every second and third Wednesday of the month.
Second Wednesday
Book Group. 2:00pm (afternoon group) & 6:30pm (evening group)
The book group is an open forum for sharing ideas and book recommendations. All are welcome to attend.
Third Wednesday
Crochet & Knitting Group. 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Beginners and experts and everyone in between are welcome to drop in with their projects, to chat, share ideas, and learn from each other. Please bring your own materials.
If there is other adult programming that you are interested in attending, or possibly presenting, please contact us.
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The software for the WCCLS catalog was updated on April 19 & 20. You might have noticed on those days that the catalog and your account were unavailable. Well, the system is back up, and it now has some new features!
You can read about those new features by downloading a PDF brochure created by WCCLS. Or you can view a short video tour of the catalog.
If you were unable to renew items during this time or dropped items off at West Slope while we were closed, don’t worry. All items due during the down time will be checked in or renewed with a grace period. If you have any questions regarding the new features or your account, please contact us.
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