The Literature of the Absurd
Do you ever read a book, watch a movie, or even a video on YouTube and go "Wait...what just happened?"…
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Real-Life Adventures for the Armchair Explorer in America
In a previous blog post, I suggested some fictional titles that featured adventures. In this post, however, I wanted to…
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The Journey Starts Here!
The new year is all about new beginnings. Developing new habits, picking up new hobbies, watching new shows, and reading…
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To remember and honor Dr. King's legacy and activism, consider diving…
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Five Books I Want to Read in 2021
Happy New Year, everyone! Now's the time to focus on setting new goals, breaking bad habits, and starting fresh. And…
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“I’ll Finally Have My Revenge!”
So, back in December, I talked a bit about a reading challenge that I like to create for the staff…
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Celebrating the New Year
I loved New Year's as a child. I loved staying up until midnight and having "champagne" (sparkling grape juice) as…
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Classic Sequels You Might Not Have Heard Of
We tend to think of the classics as lofty standalone tomes. Sequels are a modern concept to sell more books,…
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Reading Challenge 2021
I'm a big reader. I mean, I read a TON of books each year. And sometimes, to make things more…
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Celebrate Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa celebrations begin on December 26 and last for seven days. Here are some books, DVDs, and more to help…
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