Now that we're living in a world where time feels like a construct, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to highlight three books that play...
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 smart,...
Women in the Lead
Like many of you, I'm missing the library and browsing the shelves since the closure. Luckily, we still have access to Overdrive and Hoopla to fill...
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...
Books about Sports in a World without them
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....
Kids Have Germs!
Books are a great way to talk with children about current events, news, and tougher topics. The news surrounding COVID-19 is a perfect example! ...
Lovestruck: Modern Romances for Modern Readers
As we finish out the month of Valentine's day, I wanted to share some of the great modern romances I've read in celebration! I also wanted to...
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...
Notes from an Eclectic Reader
While it may sound cliche, I really do enjoy reading just about anything. I may not read a ton of nonfiction or historical fiction, but I will read...
Surreal Worlds
While I usually read primarily domestic thrillers and romantic comedies, I will stray away from my favorite genres for a romp in something a little...
Stonewall Book Awards 2020
The Stonewall Book Awards were first established in 1971 to celebrate and honor GLBTQIA+ literature and in 2010 the award expanded to include a...
Coretta Scott King Awards 2020
Another award given out this month was the Coretta Scott King awards. This group of awards recognizes African-American authors and illustrators of...
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