Party in Your Car with an Audiobook!
I love listening to audiobooks in the car. Authors Amy Poehler and Neil Gaiman make me laugh, and help me enjoy my commutes through the city.
Childhood Favorites
Working in the Children’s Department, I am often reminded of books that I have long forgotten. Whether it’s a patron asking for a specific location of a book or a child in need of recommendations, some of my all-time favorites have begun to resurface right before my eyes.
Tournament of Sadness: Round 2
This is the second in a series of posts I will be writing to determine the most depressing movie we have in the library’s film collection. I will be watching 16 devastating movies in the coming months — feel free to join in the “fun” and share your feedback!
Sing Stories to Promote Phonological Awareness
In the world of early literacy skills, simply singing books can gain the attention of young toddlers and other children while promoting phonological awareness.
A New Point of View
Have you ever wondered how your favorite authors think, write and feel about literature, culture, music and current events? Then take a peek inside Neil Gaiman’s head with The View from the Cheap Seats.
Fall is for Foodies
I love autumn. I love the crisp breezes, the rustling of the leaves, and the rich smell of the earth. Autumn always puts me in the mood to cook, too, … Continued
Throwback Thursday: Teens (Sometimes) Get the Best Books
For the past few summers, the fine folks at NPR have asked their readers to contribute to themed Best 100 book lists. [In 2012] they tackled the wide world of YA novels.
Grady Hendrix Will Exorcise Your Best Friend Before You Head Back to School
Abby suspects something much more sinister than raging hormones are changing Gretchen in Grady Hendrix’s My Best Friend’s Exorcism, a horror story about high school friendships.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Talking
“People are hungry for stories. It’s part of our very being. Storytelling is a form of history, of immortality too. It goes from one generation to another.”
Fandom Culture and Racism
I’ve been going to comic book conventions ever since I was a kid. I would always go with my dad, and we’ve always had a nice time. Since he’s a collector he’s always come home with a lot of good finds. This time was a little different.