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Adult & Teen Ramadan Reads
With Ramadan in full swing, I thought I’d share some Adult & Teen “Ramadan Reads” that I’ve enjoyed. The titles…
The Medieval World and Medievalism
Many of the blog posts I have coming up will interact with the idea of medievalism and the medieval. Because…
Book Review: Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
SUMMARY Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever…
One Ring to Rule Them All: J.R.R. Tolkien’s Influence on Epic Fantasy
I’ve been thinking about J.R.R. Tolkien and the world of The Lord of the Rings for over 20 years and can…
New Children’s Books (March 2022)
What are the latest and greatest titles in the children’s collection? Take a look at the carousels below! Remember, you…
Book Review: Blood of Elves by Andrej Sapkowski
Summary Humans, dwarves, gnomes, and elves have lived together in relative peace for over a century. But times have changed,…
New LGBTQIA+ Reads for All Ages
Books by LGBTQIA+ authors, as well as those with queer characters, show us that our literary world can be as…
Book Review: “May the Best Man Win” by Z.R. Ellor
SUMMARY Jeremy Harkiss, cheer captain and student body president, won’t let coming out as a transgender boy ruin his senior…
New Children’s Books (February 2022)
What are the latest and greatest titles in the children’s collection? Take a look at the carousels below! Remember, you…
Read One of These Award Winning Books
On Monday, January 24, the American Library Association announced the winners of many awards and honors, including the Newbery, Caldecott,…