Today is New Year’s Eve. A day when people spend time reflecting on the past year and reveling in their favorite moments. In the spirit of […]
My 15 Favorite Books from 2015 + 1
My reading tastes? A little quirky, sometimes dark, satirical, literary, or feel good–in a phrase: all over the place. I like complicated, nontraditional, flawed characters. […]
Andrea’s Best Books: 2015
Ah, the “best” lists in social media. So, so many. So, so few parameters defined. Let’s change that up. Books on this list are fiction […]
Tango, Taxis, and Tasting the World
The bright yellow cover intrigued me on our new-books shelf months ago, and I knew I wanted to read this book. Driving Hungry by Layne […]
The Making of a Modern Riot Girl
Who would have thought ten years ago that Carrie Brownstein would be better known as a comedic actress rather than a punk rock guitarist? But […]
(Slightly) Mad Lib for Poetry
Have you ever told someone a story about your life and been able to recall the outfit you were wearing or the smell from what […]
The Best of the Rest in Music: 2015 Edition
In the blink of an eye 2015 will be over, which means it’s time for everyone to unveil their favorite, best of, and must listen […]
The Talented Ms. Groff
Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff is the story of a marriage. Groff is admittedly ambivalent about the institution*, yet she renders both her husband […]
Outgoing Library Board President Rob Fischer Honors Library Benefactor Grace Brody
On December 21, Heights Libraries Board President Rob Fischer, Ph.D., called the library board to order for the last time. Fischer’s term ended in December […]
What to Read When It’s Cold Outside (2015)
It’s been a few years since I wrote about wintry reads for kids– this time I’m focusing on kids’ chapter books! Check out one of these […]
