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Alice Cruz

I am an adult services librarian at the Orion Township Library and an avid reader.
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Library Picks: 'Nothing But A Smile,' 'The Leisure Seeker'

At the Orion Library, we have many books written by authors from all over the state of Michigan. Here are two books I enjoyed written by Steve Amick and Michael Zadoorian.

Library Picks: Election Year Non-Fiction

The election is right around the corner, and there has been no shortage of books about politics published this year. Here are three that we’ve added to the collection at the Orion Library.

Library Picks: 'The Hummingbird's Daughter', 'Invisible Mountain'

Some books are quick reads, while others take longer to savor. If you’re the kind of reader who appreciates an artfully rendered story, here are two novels that I highly recommend.

Library Picks: 'The Boy Mir', 'Elephant in the Living Room'

With fall television premieres still a month away, why don’t you stimulate your brain with one of these compelling selections from the OTPL's Non-Fiction DVD collection?

Library Picks: 'An Abundance of Katherines', 'The Graveyard Book'

If you’ve never ventured beyond the adult fiction shelves at the Orion Township Public Library, you’re missing out on a wealth of wonderful literature written for teens and children.

Library Picks: Olympic Reads

If the opening ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics gave you a little bit of Olympic fever, here are some books at the Orion Township Public Library you might want to check out.

Library Picks: My "Must-Read" List

Every once in a while a book comes along that ends up on nearly every reader’s “Must Read” list. Here are three books I can't wait to read.

Library Picks: 'The Homemade Pantry,' 'The Mom 100 Cookbook'

Whether you are into ethnic cuisine or slow-cooked comfort food, you are sure to find a cookbook you'll like on our shelves. Here are three new titles we’ve recently added to our collection.

Library Picks: Tana French’s Dublin Murder Squad Novels

If you haven’t had the pleasure of reading any of Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad novels, I recommend picking one up before the late July release of Broken Harbor.

Library Picks: 'Bag It', 'Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey'

Look for these three new non-fiction DVDs at the Orion Township Public Library.