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James Alfred Wight, better known as James Herriot, began writing the first of four books about his years as a country veterinarian in Yorkshire, England, during the Great Depression. After a long day of travel to remote farms caring for livestock in distress, Herriot sat down to type rough drafts of stories on an Olivetti typewriter.

Several years later, in 1972, Herriot published All Creatures Great and Small, f...

January is the time when many of us like to make New Year's resolutions. If books about change are in your wheelhouse -- whether they involve revitalization, reflection, or redemption -- MI Library has a title list to address those three Rs for 2021.

It's quite possible these inspiring books could change your life, too.

Becoming...

Often finishing a beloved book is a bittersweet experience. How can one possibly find another title equally engaging? With the scarcity of open bookstores and recent library closures, it's a challenge to browse and ponder which books to read. There is always Amazon, which directs readers to related titles with its "customers who viewed this item also viewed" and "frequently bought together" capabilities, but discerning readers may crave a curated and more personali...

The winter solstice has arrived, and the night sky beckons. Cold, clear evenings bode well for constellation viewing -- Canis Major, Canis Minor, Gemini, Orion, and many more. In addition to the star-studded canopy, Jupiter and Saturn will pass each other closely this week in an especially vibrant display, viewable about an hour after sunset. This rare planetary conjunction hasn't happened since medieval times. 

If you're like many skywatchers, perhaps you also pine for...