Heir of Whitestone By Catherine Coulter Release Date: February 24, 2026 Ebook Available from WV Reads! The Heir of Whitestone - West Virginia Reads - OverDrive 3 Stars - Over a decade ago, I poured over Catherine Coulter's historical romances and they will always be the bar for me. So I was excited with this new release. Many of the excellent staples were included. Her romantic writing style always tugs at the heart strings. The connection between the two characters is strong

Looking for a delicious dish and story? Look no further! This October, we're making Sausage and Fresh Spinach White Lasagna from Jennifer L Hart's cozy mystery Murder Al Dente, a Southern Pasta Shop story. Let's get started... Ingredients- (Serves 8) 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy) 2 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese 1 egg white 9 cups fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (or sever

The Hard Line By Mark Greaney Release Date: February 17, 2026 Ebook Available from WV Reads! The Hard Line - West Virginia Reads - OverDrive 4 Stars - A series that manages to stay fun and fresh, even with fifteen books. Courtesy to maybe of a little suspension of reality of how many injuries the human body can take, we get to just keep coming back for more of the same. But, at the same time, the scenarios book to book are quite different, and there's been quite a few reinven

It's a perfect day to grab your e-reader of choice and download a new story! E-books are so fun to indulge in because they offer limitless possibilities. With so many huge catalogues these days, it's hard to skip a day of reading just because you can't find anything to read. We can read online or on our favorite apps, and it's a wonderful thing! Even though printed books are still beloved and rightfully so, it's a great day to embrace E-books and their many, many options. To

Hungry again for a great read and a great recipe? We always are! This September, we're making Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping from Stone Bridges by Carla Neggers. Let's get started.... Ingredients - Potatoes- 3 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed 1/2 cup whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 4 oz. melted butter 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten Topping- 3 tbsps butter 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup brown sugar (light) 1/3 cup all purpose flour Instructions- Potatoes Butter a

Meeting Date: September 24th 2026 Time: 5pm Location: River Room at BCPL Virtual attendance available also! Title: Holly Author: Stephen King The Blurb: “Sometimes the universe throws you a rope.” — BILL HODGES Stephen King’s Holly marks the triumphant return of beloved King character Holly Gibney. Readers have witnessed Holly’s gradual transformation from a shy (but also brave and ethical) recluse in Mr. Mercedes to Bill Hodges’s partner in Finders Keepers to a full-fledged,

Right to Remain By James Grippando Release Date: January 6, 2026 Ebook Available from WV Reads! https://wvreads.overdrive.com/media/11807129 3.5 Stars - In spite of the fact, Grippando was writing domestic and twisty thrillers way before it was mainstream, some interest in his books seem to have fallen away. On one hand, it's unfortunate because he's a very talented writer and he created a great cast of characters decades ago. On the other, it's hard to get past a few things.

Ready for another round of great reading and a recipe? We sure are! Today we're making Pulled Pork Rolls (Sliders) from Jenny Colgan's novel Summer at the Little Beach Street Bakery ! Let's get started... We're changing it up a little and using the word direct from the book/author- These are perfect for picnics. There's about a million ways to make pulled pork: as long as it's cooked long enouhg to be gorgeously tender, it doesn't really matter. I just use the simplest - I bu

Today is National Book Lovers Day! August 9th every year we celebrate reading and those who love it! The start and origins of this little unofficial holiday are largely unknown. But it is shared frequently on social media either as a reason to share your current read, stop at a bookstore, or even to start a book club. Why not grab a great read today or maybe check out an ebook? We don't need an excuse to spend the day reading but won't turn one down either of course...

Pitcher Perfect By Tessa Bailey Release Date: September 9, 2025 Ebook Available from WV Reads! https://wvreads.overdrive.com/wvreads-brooke/content/media/11426059 3.5 Stars - A really light and fun romantic comedy. The ride of perfectionist Skylar falling slowly for rowdy Robbie was pretty easy to love. The family dynamics they get pulled into with Skylar's trip home are a little strange, probably unrealistic to a point. But it set up a lot of exciting and honestly original p

Welcome back! We're ready to share another fun and easy recipe from one of our favorite reads this July! We're making Maami's Buckeyes from Amanda Flower's Cozy Mystery Peanut Butter Panic , an Amish Candy Shop series novel. Let's get started... Ingredients- 1 stick softened butter 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 1 pound powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla 12 oz pack of chocolate chips Instructions- Blend butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar well. Roll into balls and chill overnight. Melt

The King's Ransom By Janet Evanovich Release Date: November 16, 2025 Ebook Available from WV Reads! The King's Ransom - West Virginia Reads - OverDrive 3 Stars - Another quirky comedy, the long awaited sequel to The Recovery Agent. I love the concept of this series, and I like Gabriela and Rafe. I just wish the execution was sharp. There's plenty of banter, weird gags, world travel, romantic tension, and strange side characters. It's not that there's a dull moment. However, I

We are closed today for Juneteenth and tomorrow for West Virginia Day! We hope you'll check out an ebook this weekend and stop in next week when we reopen. To check out our ebook resources go to the Libby app or https://wvreads.overdrive.com/ with your library card. To get more information on our holiday schedule, events, and such, or to just entertain yourself with our blog and online resources, go to our main page at Home | BrookeCoPubLibraries

Ready to dive into another delicious dish and devilishly good story? This June we're making Pineapple Upside Down Cake from the pages of Miss Julia Stirs Up Trouble by Ann B. Ross. Let's get started! Ingredients- 3 tbsp butter or margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 4 canned pineapple slices At least 5 Maraschino cherries as garnish Instructions- Preheat oven to 350F. In a 9-inch heavy skillet, melt the butter with brown sugar. Cool slightly and arreange the pineapply

Meeting Date: June 25th 2026 Time: 5pm Location: River Room at BCPL Virtual attendance available also! Title: Night Watch Author: Jayne Anne Phillips A Pulitzer Prize Winner! The Blurb: In 1874, in the wake of the War, erasure, trauma, and namelessness haunt civilians and veterans, renegades and wanderers, freedmen and runaways. Twelve-year-old ConaLee, the adult in her family for as long as she can remember, finds herself on a buckboard journey with her mother, Eliza, who ha

The Widow By John Grisham Release Date: October 25, 2026 Ebook Available from WV Reads! The Widow - West Virginia Reads - OverDrive 3 Stars - Having not tried this author in awhile, the plot was my main reason for choosing this legal thriller. I admit maybe my bar was set a little high. I liked that it reminded me some of The Rainmaker, but ultimately, I didn't care much for Simon. When the main character's viewpoint on everything colors every scene as much as this did, it's

We are closed today in honor of Memorial Day! We hope you'll check out an ebook today and join us later this week when we reopen. To check out our ebook resources go to the Libby app or https://wvreads.overdrive.com/ with your library card. To get more information on our holiday schedule, events, and such, or to just entertain yourself with our blog and online resources, go to our main page at Home | BrookeCoPubLibraries

Looking for a delicious summer salad and a splashy fun read? Look no further! Our may book and a recipe combo is perfect for you then! We're making Orange-Avacado Salad from Susan Mallery's fictional The Summer Book Club. This one's easy so let's get started - Ingredients- Salad- 4 cups salad greens 1 ripe avocado, diced 1 bunch of green onion, sliced 3 oz crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup pecan halves and pieces Segents of 1 orange, cut into chunks Dressing- Juice and zest of 1 o

We're back and we've got another wonderful recipe and read to share! This April we're making Apple Scones from Cindy Woodsmall's Seasons of Tomorrow. Let's get started... Ingredients- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus some for patting out the dough 1 1/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, plus some for topping 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 2 tsps baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 sticks cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Welcome back to our book club 2026 picks! This April, we've got an exciting thriller picked, let's learn more... Meeting Date: April 30th Time: 5pm Location: River Room at BCPL Virtual attendance available also! Title: None of This Is True Author: Lisa Jewell The Blurb: Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie, it turns out, is also celebrating her forty-fifth birthday