Talking Times, Fall 2024 - Section 3

Book Discussion Schedule 2025 

Join Talking Books Library Book staff and members for a lively discussion on selected books every other month beginning in January on the 4th Tuesday of the month, from 2 to 3 p.m. Call (401)574-9310 or email talking.books@olis.ri.gov to receive the Zoom information and dial-in phone numbers. See the Book Discussion Schedule. 

Cozy Up with Some Great Books This Winter

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson (DB 120240)
When her mother, who disappeared 16 years before, reappears while a true crime documentary about her case is being filmed, 18- year-old Bel, not buying her mom's unbelievable story about what happened to her, must uncover the real reason Rachel Price is back from the dead. Mystery/Detective. Suspense. 2024.

Spare by Prince Harry (DB 112017) 
It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling. Autobiography. Commercial Audiobook. 2023.

State of Terror by Louise Penney and Hillary Clinton (DB 105509) 
Newly appointed Secretary of State Ellen Adams is a controversial choice. While she attends the new president's first address to Congress, foreign service officer Anahita Dahir receives a baffling text--a warning. Political Suspense. Best Seller. Fiction. 2021.

Women Can Be Heroes by Kristin Hannah (DB 118896) 
When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances "Frankie" McGrath hears these words, it’s a revelation. War stories. Commercial audiobook. 2024.

Please Return Books When You Are Done 

Once a member reaches the maximum number allowed on their account, the system will pause, stopping items from going out until they are checked in and the number out is below the maximum limit. If you generally receive books every week and find that two weeks have passed and no books have arrived, please call the Talking Books staff immediately so that we can check your account and get books out to you.

NLS, National Library Services Moves 

It’s been 57 years since NLS—then known as the Library of Congress’s Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped—moved from Capitol Hill to a former local government building at 1291 Taylor Street in far Northwest Washington. Now, NLS is back home. Last year, it was decided that it would move to the third floor of the Library’s John Adams Building. Read more about the Adams Building. Library of Congress John Adams Building, 120 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20002.

2025 Calendars

 The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled provides braille and print/braille calendars to its patrons free of charge. Calendars are available in two sizes: The larger wall calendar is print/braille, and the smaller pocket-sized calendar is braille only. To obtain calendars, patrons must contact the Talking Books Library at (401)574-9310 or email talking.books@olis.ri.gov. Once patrons are subscribed, they will receive a calendar each year unless they stop their subscription.

The Talking Books Library staff want to wish you and yours a very safe and happy holiday season.

This publication is supported by the 

Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act administered by the 
Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services.