The Library
Book Recommendations for March
Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko
When the fiercest dragon in the whole world smashes Princess Elizabeth's castle, burns all her clothes, and captures her fiancé, Prince Ronald, Elizabeth takes matters into her own hands. With her wits alone and nothing but a paper bag to wear, the princess challenges the dragon to show his strength in the hopes of saving the prince.
This classic story of girl power is a simple story with a profound message. Be sure to read it to the kids in this Women's Day month!
Upstream by Mary Oliver
Upstream follows Oliver as she contemplates the pleasure of artistic labor, her boundless curiosity for the flora and fauna that surround her, and the responsibility she has inherited from Shelley, Wordsworth, Emerson, Poe, and Frost, the great thinkers and writers of the past, to live thoughtfully, intelligently, and to observe with passion. Throughout this collection, Oliver positions not just herself upstream but us as well as she encourages us all to keep moving, to lose ourselves in the awe of the unknown, and to give power and time to the creative and whimsical urges that live within us.
Januaries by Olivia Blake
With both iconic fan-favourite stories and entirely original pieces, Januaries features modified fairy tales, contemporary heists, absurdist poetry, and at least one set of actual wedding vows. Escape the slow trudge of mortality by diving into these enchanting new worlds with a master of imagination.
Membership
We offer 2 lending options:
The Explorers (borrow 2 books at a time) and
The Story Seekers (borrow 4 books at a time)
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Membership durations are monthly, quarterly or for 6 months.
Book Curation Philosophy
Given that we are a relatively small library, our attempt is to bring diverse stories from storytellers and thought leaders both from India and outside India.