Welcome to Bookends, a collaboration between Greenfield Public Library and Greenfield Community College. We meet four times a year to read and discuss books that appeal to a wide range of ages from teen to senior citizen. Our goal is to bring readers of different generations and backgrounds together and spark conversations that unite our community.
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Books we’ve read…
A Latinx teen, determined to prove himself to his traditional family, performs a ritual to summon a spirit but accidentally calls the ghost of a recently deceased classmate instead. As they work together to uncover the mystery behind the ghost’s death, an unexpected bond forms between them. Along the journey, the teen confronts family expectations, identity, and love. This story blends magic, romance, and self-discovery in a journey of acceptance and belonging.
Our latest read...
A punchy, straightforward guide to escaping the “Western diet” and its health pitfalls. Eschewing complex nutritional data, Pollan offers sixty-four simple maxims centered on three core pillars: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” He teaches readers to identify “real food” by avoiding processed items with unpronounceable ingredients or health claims. The book emphasizes quality over quantity and traditional wisdom over clinical science. By focusing on how we eat—socially and moderately—as much as what we eat, Pollan provides a sustainable, common-sense roadmap for navigating the modern supermarket and reclaiming personal health.
