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There's something really fun about a fake dating romance. For those of you who aren't sure what I mean, these are books where two characters pretend to be dating (for…
There's something really fun about a fake dating romance. For those of you who aren't sure what I mean, these are books where two characters pretend to be dating (for…
I still remember the first time I read Of Mice and Men. I was in high school and had picked up a copy at random because it looked so small…
There is something truly awe-inspiring about a giant! These characters are truly "larger than life" and add a wonderful dose of fantasy to any story. Some giants are good and…
There's something both exciting and terrifying about psychic powers. To be able to see through walls, move things without touching them, read minds, hypnotize people...well, the list goes on and…
There's nothing quite like a classic children's book. As I'm sure many of my dedicated readers already know, this librarian is a huge fan of the classics. And I especially…
The past few installments of The Classic of the Month have all been speculative fiction. And today, we're continuing that theme with one more... Frankenstein. This terrifying tale is a…
Hello, readers! Every year, I put together a big reading challenge for the staff here at the library. This comprises of 40+ prompts that they can use to help them…
A few weeks ago, I came to you with a list of graphic novels you could read online right now. If you liked what you saw and would be interested…
Welcome to our latest installment of The Classic of the Month! Today, we're going to look at one of the earliest examples of a science fiction novel, The Time Machine…
I've always had a sweet-tooth. And sometimes, there's nothing that satisfies a sweet-tooth quite like a nice slice of cake. The book on this list may or may not be…
Oh no! Looks like someone's about to become lunch! In these silly stories, you'll find plenty of hungry predators looking for a bite to eat. But, when your favorite foods…
Sometimes, there's nothing like a good graphic novel. If you enjoy graphic novels and hate having to deal with pesky holds lists, then these books just might be for you!…
I first got hooked on horror films in high school. This was after a childhood of growing up with Scooby-Doo and Abbott and Costello meet the various monsters. My tastes…
Count Dracula is probably the world's most recognizable vampire--and with good reason! This blood-sucking bad guy has been terrorizing generations of readers, ever since he first appeared on paper in…
The picture books on this list all have one thing in common: there is a hungry monster looking for some sort of delicious, crunchable snack! Whether it's a tasty child…
For about two and a half years, my grandpa and I read together over the phone. What started off as a COVID quarantine activity soon took on a life of…
Welcome to the newest installment of The Classic of the Month! This month, we're going to be looking at one of my all-time favorite short stories, a tale of a…
Besides being ridiculously fun, puzzles are also incredibly good for your brain! If you want to improve your logic skills, sharpen your mind, and have a bit of fun in…
I recently read the shocking Poe story, "The Premature Burial". And it got me thinking...which horror novels feature someone getting buried alive? Or what other stories in general feature such…
A few days ago, I shared a list: Sherlock Holmes vs. the Vampire. Today, I wanted to look at Holmes' adventures against other monsters. Unless something squeaks by me, there…
Say what you will about Sherlock Holmes--there is no denying the universal appeal of this most famous of detectives! In addition to the 56 short stories and four novels penned…
This month, we're going to look at a scary short story, instead of a full-length novel. This chilling little tale will not be a very long read (or listen, if…
Hospitality is a very special gift. It's a giving of yourself, from your time, your resources, and your heart. The tales included below are all stories of hospitality in some…
I've been a Lord of the Rings fan for years--in that I've seen the movies (extended editions!) at least half a dozen times, and I quote it often enough. But,…