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July 15, 2025

“…the book could have been 100 pages less.” “…repetitive and predictable…” “choppy and did not flow well…” “the main character…gets annoying after a while…” Topsfield patrons review their summer reading flops!

It’s time for another edition of Summer Reading reviews from your neighbors and fellow Topsfield Library users! This time, there’s a twist: we’re sharing some negative reviews this time around. Of course, everyone has different opinions and tastes…maybe you disagree? As part of our Adult Summer Reading Challenge at the Topsfield Town Library, patrons have been submitting reviews of their summer reads. Throughout the summer,  we will share some of the anonymous reviews we have received each week. Looking for a great book to read next? Don’t miss out on this blog series, and find out what your neighbors have been …Read More

Article by john@renaissancewebsolutions.com / Book Review, Library News, Readers' Advisory

June 30, 2025

TTL patrons review their summer reads!

As part of our Adult Summer Reading Challenge at the Topsfield Town Library, patrons have been submitting reviews of their summer reads. Throughout the summer,  we will share some of the anonymous reviews we have received each week. Looking for a great book to read next? Don’t miss out on this blog series, and find out what your neighbors have been reading and loving (or hating)! While you’re at it, make sure to sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge for a chance to win some awesome prizes! One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune “This book was phenomenal. The banter …Read More

Article by john@renaissancewebsolutions.com / Book Review, Library News, Readers' Advisory

June 10, 2025

June is National Audiobook Appreciation Month!

It’s summertime, and you know what that means! Family road trips, summer vacation, beach days, summer reading challenges, and hopefully lots of time to sit around and read a good book. We at the Topsfield Library want to make sure that our patrons know that if you don’t have time to sit and read this summer, you can still enjoy books while you are doing, well, pretty much anything! June is Audiobook Appreciation Month and listening to audiobooks counts as reading! Same story, different format, it counts. The Topsfield Library has a lot of options for you if you are …Read More

Article by john@renaissancewebsolutions.com / Book Review, Library News, Readers' Advisory

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  • About
    • Library
      • Contact Us and Staff
      • Library News
      • History
      • Strategic Plan
      • Policies
      • Library Value Calculator
      • Back
    • Art in the Library
      • Art Collection
      • Temporary Sculpture Program
      • Activity Room Exhibitions
      • Self-Guided Art Tour
      • Back
    • Get Involved
      • Friends of the Library
      • Library Trustees
      • Volunteer
      • Back
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  • Books & More
    • Borrow
      • Get a Library Card
      • Library Catalog
      • My Account
      • Museum Passes
      • E-Books and E-Resources
      • Resources for Readers
      • Newspapers
      • Magazines
      • Personalized Recommendations
      • Suggest a Purchase
      • Summer Reading
      • Back
    • Library of Things
      • Library of Things
      • Puzzle Exchange
      • Seed Library
      • Craft Supply Swap
      • Back
    • Back
  • Kids & Teens
    • Children’s Room
    • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
    • Storytime
    • Teen Room
    • Summer Reading
    • Back
  • Research
    • Research Databases
    • Local History
    • Ask a Librarian
    • Back
  • Services
    • Wi-Fi, Printing, Scanning, and Faxing
    • Outreach Services
    • Reserve a Room
    • Rapid Pickup
    • MVLC Mobile App
    • Fix-It Clinics
    • Back
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Recordings of Library Events
    • Adult Programming
    • Children’s Programming
    • Program Evaluation Form
    • Back