March is Women’s History Month, and yesterday was International Women’s Day! Here are some YA books on feminism, figures who have enacted change, and strong-minded teenagers. […]
Better Know a Library Staffer: Cassandra
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: Julia
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 […]
New Year, New You Nonfiction
January can be dreary and depressing, but goals of your own choosing can provide a nice light to guide you through the year. Reading outside of […]
My 16 Favorite Books of 2016, and, of Course, a Few More!
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 […]
Women’s Studies at the Public Library
Public library collections can be a great place to learn and reflect on your place in the world. There are a number of new books […]
Better Know a Library Staffer: Jess
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 […]
An Uplifting and Beautiful Turning Lemons Into Lemonade Memoir
Martha’s Vineyard, Island of Dreams by Susan Branch is a charming, original memoir relaying the author’s story of running away from California after her marriage collapses. Arriving […]