I first became aware of Ancillary Justice some time ago when Noble Branch Manager Constance suggested it to me. Since it is a sci-fi title, she asked me if I had heard of this book before and mentioned that, from what she gathered, it is very difficult to describe. I...
Baseball’s Opening Day was supposed to be last Thursday. Usually we are preparing for college basketball’s Final Four weekend this time of year. Teams in the NBA and the NHL should be battling for playoff positions. Soccer leagues across Europe should be crowning...
It's no secret that H.P. Lovecraft was a racist; it's rightly brought up whenever he and his works are discussed. Such beliefs make Lovecraft's works, at best, problematic stories for readers of color. The same can be said for women. Of all the characters Lovecraft...
Inspired by Greg’s excellent post about how great audiobooks are (you should read his post if you haven't already), I figured I’d chime in with my own thoughts on audiobooks. I agree with everything Greg said, but, like a regular book, don’t be afraid to stop the book...
James Ellroy’s American Tabloid (Overdrive Ebook) is a relentless, character-driven story set between Nov. 22, 1958, and Nov. 22, 1963, right up to the moment before the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Tabloid depicts how a host of criminal and political elements...
I am proud to present a guest posting from Bobbi Trunck, who has been interning with Heights Libraries for the past two months. She enjoys reading graphic novels and asked that the Matchmakers share this one with you. Enjoy! The journey of finding identity and place...
Set in and around the Sunshine State, Florida Roadkill (Overdrive Ebook/Audiobook) by Tim Dorsey is a fast-paced, darkly comic mystery/thriller which simply asks you to start reading and hang on for the ride. I’ve had a difficult time trying to figure out how to...
Black Leopard, Red Wolf (BLRW) draws from African history, mythology, and religion to present an incredible tale of fantasy and myth. In the lead up to BLRW’s release, author Marlon James called his Dark Star trilogy the “African Game of Thrones.” There are...
In a previous post I’ve discussed the impact that Howard Phillips (H.P.) Lovecraft has had on horror writing and storytelling for almost a century now. But Lovecraft’s influence goes beyond just literature. Travel to Portland, Oregon, for example, and you will find a...
One of my many reading goals for 2019 is to read more translated books. This goal is partially inspired by the book I wish to share here now. With a good translation (which is not guaranteed), a translated book offers readers a window into the mindset of another...