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New York, New York: A City in Six People
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Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1)
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...
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,...
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...
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. Fleishman is in...
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 cover of The Ten...
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 up...
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...
YA Books For Adults!
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Discuss, Dissect, Digest, Delight
You know that feeling. The one that surfaces as you’re reading a new find or an old favorite. The one that stirs your heart, engages your...
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