2016 has almost ended and it’s time to share my most memorable books from the past 12 months. It’s always hard to whittle down the […]
“Changes”-Researching & Rethinking Tupac Shakur
The Rose That Grew from Concrete Tupac Shakur’s most intimate and honest thoughts were uncovered only after his death with the instant classic The Rose […]
Better Know a Library Staffer: Colin
Here on the blog the other Matchmakers and I share what we are reading, watching, or listening to quite frequently, but we don’t often hear […]
Better Know a Library Staffer: Laurie
Here on the blog the other Matchmakers and I share what we are reading, watching, or listening to quite frequently, but we don’t often hear […]
Centennial 100: 1956-1966
Here’s part five of a Read/Watch/Listen bookmark series by the Heights Matchmakers, celebrating the Heights Libraries’ Centennial decade by decade! Books: Things Fall Apart by […]
Lust and Wonder
Some writers have the ability to write about painful and confusing experiences and infuse them with equal parts comedy and pathos. Augusten Burroughs is one of […]
Mozart, Golden Globes and Amazon in the Jungle
Who knew a 2005 memoir about a career in classical music would inspire an award-winning “television”* show starring the likes of Gael García Bernal , Bernadette […]
Favorite 15 in ’15
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 […]
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 […]