5 Bookish Things to do When You’re in a Reading Rut
Are you in a reading rut? Can’t find a book you like? Not feeling motivated to read? Well don’t worry, I’m here to help. Here are five bookish things you can do to get out of your rut and back…
For Fans of Unsolved Mysteries, Part 2: Unexplained Phenomena
As a child, I was convinced that my parents took longer to get ready in the morning than I did because they were aliens. Being an alien takes time, after all. They had to zip up their human suits, tuck…
For Fans of Unsolved Mysteries, Part 1: True Crime
If you, too, were a spooky kid who looked forward to watching the TV Show Unsolved Mysteries every day after school, then you’ll be happy to know that Netflix has rebooted the show! Sadly the iconic host of the show,…
Erica’s Book Talk: “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead
The Nickel Boys is a 2019 novel by Colson Whitehead. It was based on the real story of the Dozier School, a reform school in Florida that operated for 111 years and had its history exposed by a university’s investigation….
Erica’s Book Talk: Five Audiobooks to Listen to on a Walk
Planning to get outside, take a walk and maybe even explore nature? Here are five audiobooks that are perfect to listen to while in the great outdoors. Watch my book talk while enjoying the scenery of a recent walk I…
Conversations about Racism and Anti-Racism
In response to current events with the death of George Floyd, the library has compiled resources that expand on the Black Lives Matter movement. For more resources, view our recommendations specifically for children and browse a collection of films on…
A Librarian’s Plea to Authors: Please Stop Killing Dogs in Your Books!
Recently, I was in the middle of a riveting book, a book so riveting that I ignored basic human needs in order to finish it. While nearing the end, something unforgivable happened. Something that changed my life forever. The dog…
What to Read After Watching “The Last Dance” on ESPN
Basketball is…that sport with the ball and they go back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. As a kid who grew up in Illinois during the 90’s, I feel like I should be a bigger…
Erica’s Virtual Book Talk: “The Year of Less” by Cait Flanders
Could you not shop and only spend money on essentials for an entire year? I’m not sure I could, but that is exactly what author Cait Flanders did and documents in her book The Year of Less. Watch my book…
Erica’s Virtual Book Talk: “My Sister, The Serial Killer” by Oyinkan Braithwaite
If you’re looking for a darkly funny, satire-slasher novel, I have the book for you! My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite is the story of a Nigerian woman whose younger sister has a very inconvenient habit of killing…