Recently the Matchmakers group got together and started sharing what we’ve been reading and watching, as we are prone to do. I couldn’t wait to […]
What’s New at the Zoo?
I don’t know about you, but I am a visual learner. That’s why I love the trend of infographics and specifically this new non-fiction book, Animal […]
Are You on the Same Page?
The month of November draws an end to our community-wide read program, On the Same Page. It’s not over yet, though! There is still time […]
We’re Fine with Cadavers
“We’re fine with cadavers,” was what I was heard saying on a recent college tour with my daughter. “Did you notice that the rest of […]
30 Day Book Challenge: Day 26 — A Book That Changed Your Opinion about Something
I read this for a sociology class in college, and it absolutely made me think: The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan I don’t read non-fiction very often, […]
30 Day Book Challenge: Day 13 — Your Favorite Writer
I didn’t even have to think about this one. Madeleine L’Engle is my favorite author: In fifth grade, the cover of A Wrinkle in Time caught […]
Humor Me
We all can use a good laugh sometimes. Laughter can be a great form of stress relief. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, laughter […]
So You Want to Create Comics: A Book List
Comics, comic books and graphic novels both online and in print are very popular and a legitimate way to tell a story. And comics aren’t […]
Zombies are the New Vampires: A Book List II
In the first part of this list (Zombies are the New Vampires: Book List), I argued that while vampires used to be the most popular […]