When you think about the Hoosier state, you probably don’t think about books – after all we’re generally known for the Indianapolis 500, basketball and corn. But there have been some great stories set here and many are by Hoosiers themselves! Here are five titles set in Indiana that everyone should read. Last Words by Michael Koryta Ten years ago, Sarah Martin, a teenage girl from Garrison, Indiana disappeared inside a rural Indiana cave. Her […]
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Explore Indiana: Exotic Feline Rescue Center
This year is Indiana’s Bicentennial so I’ve made it a summer goal to check out a few unique and semi-local places. My first stop: the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Center Point, Indiana. I first learned about the rescue a few years ago when planning for a library program and it’s been on my “to visit” list ever since. I was scheduled to work the weekend, so I had Friday off and decided to take a […]
Book Review: Last Words by Michael Koryta
Last Words by Michael Koryta Ten years ago, Sarah Martin, a teenage girl from Garrison, Indiana disappeared inside a rural Indiana cave. Her boyfriend swore she was right behind him, but can’t recall what happened in the inky darkness and ultimately, only one teen emerged that day. No one is able to find her except for Ridley Barnes, a seasoned explorer who surfaced with her lifeless body a few days after the incident. Barnes has no […]