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Find Your Next Read: Cozy Horror

Find Your Next Read: Cozy Horror

  • Post published:June 9, 2023
  • Post author:Chad Statler

We're all familiar with cozy mysteries. They are mysteries where the violence, blood, and dead bodies are kept at arm's length. Often, they feature characters who have quaint jobs --…

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Summer Scares: Horror Anthologies To Chill You To The Bone

Summer Scares: Horror Anthologies To Chill You To The Bone

  • Post published:May 25, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

I love to read scary stories in the summer. Not only are the days longer (so I'm "safe" for longer), but also, I like to read outside, which means there…

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Folklore Fun! Oceania and the Philippines

Folklore Fun! Oceania and the Philippines

  • Post published:May 16, 2023
  • Post author:Jessica Meek

Ohio is not known for its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. And since the Westlake Porter Library does such a great job curating the collection with its patrons in mind,…

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An Illustration Celebration!

An Illustration Celebration!

  • Post published:April 23, 2023
  • Post author:Jessica Meek

We all know the saying: picture is worth a thousand words. But do we really need to pit them against each other? Art and language have long been partners in…

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Asadora!: A Historical Manga Mystery

Asadora!: A Historical Manga Mystery

  • Post published:March 29, 2023
  • Post author:Erin

Asa Asada's mother is going into labor, and poor, unnoticed, forgettable Asa is sent to track down a doctor. But, on her way home from the doctor's, two events happen…

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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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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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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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Discover Black Inventors during Black History Month
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Discover Black Inventors during Black History Month

  • Post published:February 10, 2023
  • Post author:Katie S.

Every February we celebrate the history and achievements of Black Americans and every February I learn something new. This year is no exception. While I knew about several of these…

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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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An Awesome Array of ABC Adventures

An Awesome Array of ABC Adventures

  • Post published:January 24, 2023
  • Post author:Jessica Meek

We all know the classics---Sandra Boynton's lovable board book and Dr. Seuss's wacky easy reader have been prominent for decades. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is another perennial favorite, and its…

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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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Folklore Fun! Winter Traditions

Folklore Fun! Winter Traditions

  • Post published:December 20, 2022
  • Post author:Jessica Meek

Ohioans are no strangers to winter weather. December means low temperatures, big sweaters, and sometimes even snow! This time of year, citizens of the northern hemisphere are bundling up and…

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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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Please Don’t Eat Me!  Stories of Friendship and Food

Please Don’t Eat Me! Stories of Friendship and Food

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

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…

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The Fiendish Faces of Film

The Fiendish Faces of Film

  • Post published:November 18, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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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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Delicious Tales of Hungry Monsters

Delicious Tales of Hungry Monsters

  • Post published:November 8, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

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…

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Sense-sational Children’s Titles

Sense-sational Children’s Titles

  • Post published:November 3, 2022
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Westlake Porter Public Library has many picture book titles that address sensory issues, overwhelming situations, sensory processing disorder, or autism. Check out Samantha Cotterill's Little Senses series and similar titles.…

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Caring for a Loved One with Depression

Caring for a Loved One with Depression

  • Post published:November 2, 2022
  • Post author:Victoria Vogel

Depression is a complicated disease. Its causes are varied and treatments can be unsuccessful. The toll on the sufferer and the caregiver(s) is lasting. The following library resources provide a…

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