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, […]
A Puzzle? A Mystery? Maybe a Bit of Both!
When you were growing up, maybe about, oh, in fifth or sixth grade, did you ever read Ellen Raskin’s book The Westing Game? It’s a […]
The Magical World of Oz Awaits You!
For today’s post , the Matchmakers team welcomes our guest blogger, Librarian Bill Rubin! Bill writes: So you’ve been home for two weeks and you […]
Lovecraftian Tales Written By or Featuring Women and/or People of color
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, […]
Matchmakers Favorites: 2019 in Review
What to read in 2020? Look no further! The Heights Matchmakers team has compiled a list of our favorite books that we read in 2019. […]
Fantasy: Alix E. Harrow
The adage says “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” But we’ve all done it, right? I will freely admit that the gorgeousness of the […]
Fall Feeling
There’s something about Fall- some warm sunny days with crisp cool nights, or cold and foggy mornings, either way it’s the perfect time to curl […]
Might Solve a Mystery? Gonna Rewrite History?
Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 by Michael Capuzzo Genre Snapshot: Non-fiction, History Did you know that the 1975 movie Jaws was […]
YA Books For Adults!
Adults can sometimes forget the tumultuous travails of teenagehood, and that teenagers (or authors writing as teenagers) can teach you something. Whether the setting is […]