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I Can Hear Lies: Usotoki Rhetoric

I Can Hear Lies: Usotoki Rhetoric

  • Post published:March 15, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

If you're looking for a manga series with a really interesting "hook," then I can recommend about 12 of them just off the top of my head! But, today, we're…

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Lore, and Lore, and Even More!

Lore, and Lore, and Even More!

  • Post published:March 11, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

I was looking for something to read and decided to check my TBR list on Goodreads to see if I had read all of the Lore books. Which Lore books…

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The Doctor is (still) in

The Doctor is (still) in

  • Post published:March 8, 2023
  • Post author:Jessica Meek

Theodor Geisel, known by millions worldwide as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904. Over a hundred years later, educators still celebrate Dr. Suess' legacy in the month of…

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The Classic of the Month: Beau Geste

The Classic of the Month: Beau Geste

  • Post published:March 1, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

In this installment of The Classic of the Month, we'll be looking at a military mystery of sorts. This book starts off with a bang, as we hear a story…

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New Large Print Westerns

New Large Print Westerns

  • Post published:February 23, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

For a couple of months now, we've been getting requests from patrons for more Westerns in our Large Print collection. You asked and we answered, as the library has been…

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Black Biographies

Black Biographies

  • Post published:February 20, 2023
  • Post author:Chad Statler

Biographies bring its subject to life for the reader. Far from a day-to-day retelling of somebody's life a biography is a story told in such way to read much like…

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C. Auguste Dupin: The Original Sherlock Holmes

C. Auguste Dupin: The Original Sherlock Holmes

  • Post published:February 17, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

Ironically, I think the title of this blog post would be considered somewhat offensive, both to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. But, I think it's eye-catching...after all,…

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A Quick History of Black Cartoonists

A Quick History of Black Cartoonists

  • Post published:February 15, 2023
  • Post author:Jessica Meek

American comic strips have been around for just over a century. The newspaper business took off around 1900, and comics were one way to draw more readers to the paper.…

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Health on the Shelf: We’ve Got Your Back

Health on the Shelf: We’ve Got Your Back

  • Post published:February 13, 2023
  • Post author:Trina Thomas

Looking for ways to keep your back strong and healthy? Check out the list below for some ideas in books, DVDs, and eBooks. Have a question about the back or…

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The Commonplace Book

The Commonplace Book

  • Post published:February 11, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

I've always been a big fan of writing, journaling, note-taking, etc. But, I've found it hard over the years to keep up with a diary or a bullet journal. There's…

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Fall in Love With These Black Romances!

Fall in Love With These Black Romances!

  • Post published:February 9, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

February is Black History Month. it's also the month of Valentine's Day. So, let's bring the two together for this list of romantic books written by Black authors. I hope,…

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Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe

Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe

  • Post published:February 8, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

It's a hill I'm willing to die on. Hirohiko Araki is a horror writer. I've had serious debates with friends who argue that his writing falls more under the umbrella…

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We’re Not Really Dating…

We’re Not Really Dating…

  • Post published:February 2, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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The Classic of the Month: Of Mice and Men

The Classic of the Month: Of Mice and Men

  • Post published:February 1, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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Dry January-Titles for the Teetotalers

Dry January-Titles for the Teetotalers

  • Post published:January 18, 2023
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

We are almost through this first month of the year. Many of us are trying to cut back, or abstain from alcohol in the name of Dry January. And with…

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Little Books with Giant Characters!

Little Books with Giant Characters!

  • Post published:January 17, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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You Don’t Need to Be Psychic to Read These Books!

You Don’t Need to Be Psychic to Read These Books!

  • Post published:January 4, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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15 Classic Children’s Books for Readers of All Ages

15 Classic Children’s Books for Readers of All Ages

  • Post published:January 2, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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The Classic of the Month: Frankenstein

The Classic of the Month: Frankenstein

  • Post published:January 1, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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Health on the Shelf: Inflammation Situation

Health on the Shelf: Inflammation Situation

  • Post published:December 21, 2022
  • Post author:Trina Thomas

I know - this might not be the best time of year to talk about healthy eating. But if you are looking for ways to improve your diet, you probably…

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Reading Challenge 2023

Reading Challenge 2023

  • Post published:December 15, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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More Graphic Novels You Can Read Right Now with Hoopla

More Graphic Novels You Can Read Right Now with Hoopla

  • Post published:December 12, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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The Classic of the Month: The Time Machine

The Classic of the Month: The Time Machine

  • Post published:December 1, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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These Books Take the Cake!

These Books Take the Cake!

  • Post published:November 29, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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