Genres and Topics

Beware of Scrabble Playing Argentines in Blimps

by Stephen S | Apr 8, 2021 | Adult, Crime, Drama, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Matchmakers

A short history lesson: poker began to be televised in the late 1990s. What was once a card game played in casinos and at family card tables was now...

My Top March Reads

by Sara P | Mar 31, 2021 | Adult, Diverse Voices, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Matchmakers, Uncategorized

I typically try to have a theme when I write my book blogs, but this month, I read books that varied widely. So, I guess this would fall under my...

Graphic Novel: Nate Powell

by Andrea L | Mar 24, 2021 | Adult, Graphics Novels, Matchmakers

The Matchmakers are delighted to spotlight a post by guest blogger and Adult Reference Associate, Kate Atherton! Kate writes: Come Again , written...

In Search of Lost Mind: Denis Johnson’s The Name of the World

by Luke N | Mar 17, 2021 | Adult, Fiction, Matchmakers

“In the strangeness of spring, finally without our hats, our jackets open, inhaling the warm air suspiciously, I’m sure we all looked like...

Portable Devices: Are They Dangerous?

by Joseph K | Mar 16, 2021 | Technology

In this month’s blog post we look at the potential physical dangers that portables devices (cell phones and tablets) can cause to humans. This blog...

Herstory with Picture Book Biographies

by Mary L | Mar 10, 2021 | African-American, Biography, Children, Diverse Voices, History

March is Women's History Month, four weeks dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the accomplishments of women throughout history. Picture book...

Check Out eBooks & Audiobooks From Home With Libby!

by Ann M | Mar 9, 2021 | Technology

Libby is an app from OverDrive that allows you to access a huge collection of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines - all from your mobile device! Libby...

The Final Frontier

by Amia W | Mar 3, 2021 | Adult, Fiction, Matchmakers

Over the past several weeks I've been watching a Discovery Channel series called The Last Alaskans about several families that have the last housing...

Romance: Alyssa Cole

by Andrea L | Feb 24, 2021 | Adult, African-American, Fiction, Matchmakers, Romance

It's February, which is Black History Month, so what better time to start a new romance series by a Black author? Alyssa Cole's contemporary romance...