Angie Rayfield

Biographies 2011 – 3 women you should read about

Whether you're choosing for the booklover on your list or finding a little something for yourself, biographies are a wonderful way to escape from your own life and spend a little time in someone else's...

5 horror classics for Halloween reading

It's October, and fall has definitely arrived in Kansas City. Days are cooler, leaves are falling, the haunted houses are open for business down in the Bottoms. If your idea of a perfect evening is to curl up...

Five great books for diabetics

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), more than 320,000 people in the Kansas City area are affected by diabetes. With a wide variety of potential complications as well as the stress and emotional aspects to deal with...

Celebrate Mom with classic books about strong mothers

How are you celebrating Mother's Day? Will it be delivering breakfast in bed, having a family dinner at home, or planning a lavish brunch on the Plaza? Or maybe your plans include a lazy afternoon, kicking...

Deadline nearing for Friends of the Olathe Public Library Annual Dinner

The next few weeks are going to be busy at the Olathe Public Library, so mark your calendars and make your reservations now to be sure you don't miss a thing. The deadline for reservations and payment for...

21 Simple Things You Can Do To Help Someone With Diabetes

A surprising statistic - according to the Missouri Department of Health, roughly one in every eleven adults in the Kansas City area has diabetes. With numbers like that, it's almost impossible that the average Kansas Citian can get through...

Escaping the Tiger launch party draws a crowd

The line didn't stop at the cash register until the book had sold out. Photo: Kamryn Schalker Saturday evening saw a long line outside and shoulder-to-shoulder crowd inside at a popular Brookside business, but it wasn't...

Kansas City native prepares to publish her first novel

Kansas City has never been lacking for talent, and a new name is about to be added to that list. Escaping the Tiger, the first novel by local author Laura Manivong is about to hit the shelves of local bookstores...

Review: Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Award-winning novelist Frank Cottrell Boyce is back with a new children's book, Cosmic, taking a slightly skewed look at children, adults, and the gaps between them. Cosmic introduces readers to Liam. Liam is a fairly typical kid. Twelve...

Remembering J.D. Salinger and The Catcher in the Rye

It was a surprise at work today when someone mentioned the death of J.D. Salinger, and the response was, "Who's that?" Apparently The Catcher in the Rye is no longer required reading for high school...

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