“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” —Anna Quindlen Friends & Fellow Readers, Six weeks ago, I promised to send you a weekly book list for the duration of the shelter-in-place order.... 
“There is nothing more luxurious than eating while you read—unless it be reading while you eat.” – E. Nesbit Friends, This week’s list is an oddity in that it’s exclusively comprised of non fiction works. But don’t let that deter you, these are are all page-turners!... 
Laura Layden, Fort Myers News-Press Published 6:00 a.m. ET May 7, 2020 Mark Acker and Mike Kafalas are local singers and entertainers who have applied for unemployment since they are out of work during the COVID-19 pandemic. They, like many others, have been denied... 
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Suess Friends, This week’s list consists of two books that should be required reading for every Florida man (and woman), my... 
“You want weapons? We’re in a library. Books are the best weapon in the world. This room’s the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!” – Russell T. Davies (from Tooth and Claw in Season 2) Friends, It is always difficult to narrow the list... 
Friends, “A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.” – George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones I hope you enjoyed reading last week’s list as much as I enjoyed putting it together. For this week’s selection, I’ve... 
Friends, All of my life I have been a voracious reader, and I believe that reading has many benefits, including expanding vocabulary, exposure to diverse perspectives, and a greater understanding of the human condition. Given that we have all been spending so much... 
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In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, schools throughout Florida and the United States are on extended breaks in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Florida Department of Education has compiled a list of free resources,... Stay up-to-date with the latest updates from the Florida Department of Education here: http://www.fldoe.org/em-response/index.stml 