Grant
Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant.
Careers: The Graphic Guide to Finding the Perfect Job for You
As the parent of a two tweens, a teen, and one young adult, I am always looking for ways to explore and discuss their ever-developing career interests and goals.
Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches
Writer, actor, podcaster, and Daily Show contributor John Hodgman crafts a memoir full of funny tales from his childhood vacationing in western Massachusetts, his time at Yale University, and his experiences buying a vacation home in Maine.
Cozying Up to Modern Minimalism
Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo outlines her methods for decluttering your home in this best-selling guide.
Short Stories. Big Feelings.
“Brevity is the soul of wit.” – Hamlet, William Shakespeare It takes special talent to fit emotion and meaning into a few words. Below are short stories of new and … Continued
The Big Picture: The Fight for the Future of Movies
If you’ve wondered why most movies being made today are adaptations or sequels or part of a “cinematic universe,” entertainment journalist Ben Fritz might have the answer.
Teen Summer Reading 2018 Booklist
No matter what you spend your time doing this summer, check out one of these great teen reads at your local library!
Ask a Mortician
Let’s be honest here: Death is fascinating.
The Only Girl in the World: a memoir
Maude Julien was the daughter of a man she calls The Ogre – her mother was the first victim of this man, taken from her poor French mining family at … Continued
Worth a Listen
As my “to-read” piles get taller and taller, I find that audio-books help me to keep those piles in check. But even better, they are often my preferred way to … Continued