SMITHFIELD — The Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield is excited to announce the addition of “Wonderbooks” to its collection for adult readers. Wonderbooks combine traditional print books with a built-in audio player, allowing users to listen and read simultaneously. This innovative format has already been a hit with younger readers, and the library is thrilled to expand its availability to adult audiences.
The Wonderbook format offers readers a unique, immersive experience, making it easier to multitask, improve comprehension, and engage with stories and information in new ways. For adult readers, it provides a convenient solution to challenges such as visual impairment while supporting better memory retention. Wonderbooks are perfect for anyone who enjoys reading along with the narration or who may benefit from the combination of text and audio.
Currently, the library’s Wonderbook collection for adults includes the following popular titles:
● Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America’s Most Notorious Pirates by Eric Jay Dolin (Nonfiction)
● The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (Fiction, Large Print)
● The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (Nonfiction, Large Print)
● The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd (Fiction)
● Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout (Fiction)
● Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Fiction, Large Print)
● Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (Fiction)
Wonderbooks are now available on the library’s new materials display shelves, conveniently located near the Patron Services Desk. Patrons can browse the collection, check availability, and place books on hold via the online catalog.
For more information about Wonderbooks or any other library services, please visit the Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield at 305 East Market Street in Downtown Smithfield, call the library at 984-985-BOOK, or visit the library’s website at www.pljcs.org.
Highly recommend Where the Crawdad Sings