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Kaiju (I’m strictly speaking about the Kaiju of Pacific Rim because Godzilla’s divine reading taste is on another level.) are well known for their giant and destructive ways. Regardless of the whole devilish desire to destroy mankind, deep down, like…

I rarely get involved in a book series unless it has been completed or nearly completed by the time I begin. Inevitably, I’ll catch up, and the anxiety of waiting for what comes next always gets to me. Occasionally, however,…

“Speculative Fiction” is a broad term meant to denote a specific type of literary work, one that broadly overlaps with many other disciplines, primarily science fiction, historical fiction, fantasy or any genre fiction that may include fantastic elements. Initially coined…

It took me a long time to watch this movie—I did not want to risk distracting myself in the midst of my Master Thesis with a new version of the Gawain character. Thankfully, having waited meant accessing the movie was…

Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen area…

Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At 40, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a caseworker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the…

Erienne, our Adult & Teen Services Specialist, is here to discuss the books he read during summer reading and the ones he’s most looking forward to reading soon. Watch his book talk, and then check them out for yourself. And…

Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen area…

It’s that time of year! Pride Month, one and all! Representation of LGBTQIA+ representation in young adult fiction has certainly increased over the years, which is definitely something to celebrate. Recently, however, I had a good conversation with a close…

Time travel before coffee might seem outlandish, but that’s exactly what happens in Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a café which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for…