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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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Six Graphic Novels You Can Read Right Now with Hoopla

Six Graphic Novels You Can Read Right Now with Hoopla

  • Post published:November 21, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

Sometimes, there's nothing like a good graphic novel. If you enjoy graphic novels and hate having to deal with pesky holds lists, then these books just might be for you!…

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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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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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Sherlock Holmes vs. the Vampire

Sherlock Holmes vs. the Vampire

  • Post published:October 21, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

Say what you will about Sherlock Holmes--there is no denying the universal appeal of this most famous of detectives! In addition to the 56 short stories and four novels penned…

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Seaworthy Summer Stories

Seaworthy Summer Stories

  • Post published:July 23, 2022
  • Post author:Joanne Penkalski

Rock the Boat by Beck Dorey-Stein is a coming of age tale that finds three thirty-somethings back for the summer season in their hometown of Sea Point, a quaint and…

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When Life Gives You Lemons…

When Life Gives You Lemons…

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

Or perhaps this should read "When a Librarian Gives You Lemon Books..." Regardless, the answer is very similar. In the first, you make lemonade. In the second, you make lemonade…

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Sherlock Holmes: A Study in…

Sherlock Holmes: A Study in…

  • Post published:May 26, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

it's only logical that when someone is trying to write a parody or adaptation of a classic story, they will often try to write a title that is similar to…

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The Sherlock Holmes Canon: A Celebration for Sherlock Holmes Day (May 22, 2022)

The Sherlock Holmes Canon: A Celebration for Sherlock Holmes Day (May 22, 2022)

  • Post published:May 22, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

For the longest time, I've considered myself a Sherlock Holmes fan. But, until very recently (within the last two years or so) I would be forced to admit that I…

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Read more about the article Beyond Sherlock Holmes: The Other Writings of Arthur Conan Doyle

Beyond Sherlock Holmes: The Other Writings of Arthur Conan Doyle

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

Sherlock Holmes is easily the most famous detective of all time. And I absolutely love a good Holmes mystery. A couple of years ago, I decided to read all the…

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Three Spooky Mysteries for Halloween

Three Spooky Mysteries for Halloween

  • Post published:October 30, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

Halloween is the perfect time to delve into a spooky mystery. These books are 100% mysteries, but have supernatural or horror elements to them to make them more than a…

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