Genre Journeys: Manga
Earlier in our genre journey, we explored Graphic Novels. Today, we're going to delve a little deeper and look at an extremely popular graphic novel form: manga. What is Manga…
Genre Journeys: Cozy Mysteries
♪♫ Its the most wonderful crime of the year! ♫♪ As the days get shorter and colder, and we're driven inside earlier and earlier in the day, I can't help…
Genre Journeys: Holiday Fiction
♪♫ Its the most wonderful time of the year! ♫♪ As the days get shorter and colder and more and more Christmas music starts blaring and more and more stuff…
Genre Journeys: Short Stories
Like Graphic Novels, this is a genre that isn't really a genre. Poetry, plays, comics, short stories, etc. are more formats than anything else, but here in our Genre Journeys…
Reading Challenge 2025
I regularly read over 200 books every year, so to make an already fun activity even more fun, I like to engage in a couple of reading challenges. These are…
Genre Journeys: Metafiction
You're bored, so you decide to go to the library's website and look for a book to read. But, because you don't know what you want to read, you check…
Genre Journeys: Adventure
I'm looking for someone to share in an adventure! If you're ready for a high-stakes, high-action story that will keep you glued to the page, then you should consider checking…
Author Spotlight: Nick Seluk
I'm mostly on the internet for the memes. And I spend a lot of time online reading comics. So, when a favorite webcomic author publishes a book, you can bet…
Genre Journeys: Humor
Whether you've got the giggles or are looking for something to break you out of the doldrums, humor is a great genre to explore. Humor ranges across both fiction and…
Genre Journeys: Graphic Novels
I hesitate to call graphic novels a genre, because that would be like calling TV a genre or books a genre. Graphic novels are a style of storytelling, but within…
Adventures in Mindfulness
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.” - Anne Lamott Amid the buzz and hubbub of modern life, resolving to be mindful can…
Genre Journeys: Thrillers
If you regularly describe your favorite books as "pulse-pounding", "fast-paced", or "impossible to put down", then perhaps the thriller genre is perfect for you! Let's take a look at these…
Cat’s Picks! Mental Health Representation in Media
The first time I saw Disney's Return to Oz (1985), I was expecting the same fantastical, magical, wonderful escapism from the MGM classic, or something akin to Warner Bros The…
Hoopla Halloween Reads
Whether you're looking for something spooky to read at home, or a book to keep you occupied between trick-or-treaters tonight, here are a few creepy titles that you can access…
Eating the Rainbow is the New Black!
It seems that going to a Whole Foods, Plant-Based (WFPB) Diet is all the rage!So what does that mean? For some like myself, it means going vegan. For others, it…
Healthy Aging Resources At Westlake Porter Library
Exercise, a healthy diet, a gentle skincare regimen, and style can all contribute to one’s perception of age. To supplement our upcoming Health Fair at Westlake Porter Library, here are several resources related to healthy aging that are offered at our library.
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Harvey Comics/Famous Studios!
I will always associate autumn with hikes through nature parks, leaves turning bright shades of reds, oranges, and yellows before falling to the forest floors to be crunched underfoot. The…
Genre Journeys: Historical Fiction
If history was your favorite class in high school, then you just might enjoy reading historical fiction, a genre that brings the past to life in creative new ways! What…
Genre Journeys: Science Fiction
Do you find yourself bored with the humdrum "real world"? Do you long for adventure and travel? Would you like to explore strange new worlds? Then Science Fiction might be…
Genre Journeys: Fantasy
Are you looking to get away from it all? Do you long for stories of epic journeys, fairies, elves, magic, and monsters? Then step through the portal and delve into…
Pick Up a Puzzle!
I've spent the last few nights with a sore back--all from hunching over the jigsaw puzzle I've set up on a piece of foam-board on the floor. It's worth it,…
Nostalgic Showcase Presents: Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary!
As we reach the one year anniversary of this series in October 6th, I am faced with the intimidating question: "What next?" I'm excited to announce the in-person presentation of…
Genre Journeys: Horror
That creeping feeling down the back of your spine, that horrible sensation that you're being watched...It's the genre that has you sleeping with the lights on and jumping at every…
Genre Journeys: Romance
Welcome back to another installment of Genre Journeys! This week, we're looking at a genre that is beloved by many. The stories you'll find here will warm your heart and…