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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Four Classic Vampire Stories (That Aren’t Dracula)

Four Classic Vampire Stories (That Aren’t Dracula)

  • Post published:November 16, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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Read more about the article Youth and Teen Fiction in Honor of Native American Heritage Month
An Elderly Native American Woman (Navajo) Wearing Turquoise Rings on Her Fingers Touches a Woven Navajo Basket

Youth and Teen Fiction in Honor of Native American Heritage Month

  • Post published:November 7, 2022
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

November is Native American Heritage Month. This month has been chosen to honor the complexity and honor of Native American culture and history. The following are titles aimed at a…

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Author Spotlight: Rafael Sabatini

Author Spotlight: Rafael Sabatini

  • Post published:November 4, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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The Classic of the Month: The Devil and Daniel Webster

The Classic of the Month: The Devil and Daniel Webster

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

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…

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The Benefits of Water, Inside and Out

The Benefits of Water, Inside and Out

  • Post published:November 1, 2022
  • Post author:Jessica Meek

Humans and water are inseparable. We drink it, work with it, exhale it, and play with it. The human body can only last mere days without it. It has been…

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This is Your Brain on Puzzles

This is Your Brain on Puzzles

  • Post published:October 31, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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Buried Alive: Graveside Tales of Terror

Buried Alive: Graveside Tales of Terror

  • Post published:October 27, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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Sherlock Holmes Meets the Monsters

Sherlock Holmes Meets the Monsters

  • Post published:October 25, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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The Classic of the Month: Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad

The Classic of the Month: Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad

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

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…

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Tales of Friendship, Love, and Hospitality

Tales of Friendship, Love, and Hospitality

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

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…

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More Than One Story

More Than One Story

  • Post published:September 9, 2022
  • Post author:Brenda, Heather Feenaughty

More Than One Story is a card game designed to build bridges between people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures. Our staff checked out some of the questions posed in…

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