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"There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still."
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 Mitford, a quaint village in the Blue Ridge mountains, is chock full of quirky folk. Father Tim shepherds the townspeople through mysteries and miracles. But what if you've read every Jan Karon book? Pay a visit to some of Mitford's neighbors while you're waiting for the newest book. Go to the booklist.
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Recent reading lists:
- Later Love
- A mix of May-December romances, wearily married love, widows and widowers, or gay divorcees, these stories demonstrate that it isn't only young men's fancies that get us in trouble.
- Dating and Other Disasters of Modern Life
- An intelligent and often humorous look at what some people go through while looking for Mr. (or Ms.) Right. Some realistic assessments of what "till death do us part" means.
- Women of Courage
- These women have been strong in the face of adversity, daring to stand up for what they believe and often standing alone to accomplish their goals.
- African-American Success Stories
- Stories of people rising from poverty to success against a backdrop of segregation and discrimination.
- African-American Mysteries
- Whether it's the smoky jazz joints of New York or a multi-racial housing project in Los Angeles, justice comes to the streets in shades of sable.
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Jump to...
- Good Reading [for Kids]
- Booklists for ages birth to 13, Harry Potter booklists and news, award-winners, book reviews, and more.
- Reading Matters [for Teens]
- Staff Picks, BookTalkers Blue Ribbon Best, book reviews, links, and book lists galore.
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From the CRRL Staff...
 What We're Reading- CRRL staff members are right on top of a treasure trove of excellent reads. In this new Reading Room feature, see what the CRRL staff is enjoying or blacklisting this month.
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Feature Articles and Webliographies
- Brief articles and in-depth webliographies of web and book resources developed by CRRL's librarians and contributing experts.
 Art-Related Articles and Booklists- Featuring articles on watercolor, local arts events and organizations, and reprints of Megan Hick's "Discovery" column, originally appearing in The Front Porch.
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Ann Haley's Columns
- for the Free Lance-Star... Our Adult Services Coordinator Recommends
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Children's Book Columns
- Explore the world of children's literature with Caroline Parr
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Book Finders
- Fiction Selections by CRRL staff members
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Reading for Information
- Nonfiction selections
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Book Groups
- Meeting times and selections
On the Web...
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How to Find a Great Book
- Web sites that can steer you to your next fabulous read
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Online Books
- Full-text works that you can read online
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Online Periodicals
- Find your favorite magazine
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Oprah's Books
- The definitive list!
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