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How to Argue With a Racist by Adam Rutherford
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How to Argue With a Racist by Adam Rutherford

September 1, 2020

Book: How to Argue With a RacistAuthor: Adam RutherfordGenre(s): NonfictionRelease: August 2020 If you’re interested in genetics and history, then this book is for you! A brief summary: Rutherford presents a delightfully conversational discussion on genetics, DNA, and its relationship to (or lack thereof) to race. My thoughts: While I found this book interesting, I felt a bit let…

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Ghost Wood Song by Erica Waters
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Ghost Wood Song by Erica Waters

July 6, 2020

Book: Ghost Wood SongAuthor: Erica WatersGenre(s): Fantasy, Young Adult, LGBTRelease: July 2020 This was a highly anticipated read for me this year, and it did not disappoint! First things first. The cover. Absolutely frickin’ gorgeous. It captures the story’s intrigue and grit without being overwhelming or childish. I was swooning the moment I set eyes…

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Stealing Thunder by Alina Boyden
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Stealing Thunder by Alina Boyden

June 20, 2020

Book: Stealing ThunderAuthor: Alina BoydenGenre(s): Fantasy, LGBTTRelease: May 2020 Stealing Thunder was a book that had immense appeal for me. Inspired by the third gender that exists (and is legally recognized) in India known as the hijra, it stars Razia, a former prince living her true self as a hijra courtesan. Although I’m not trans…

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Fact or Fiction: Use the Force to Identify Reliable Information in 5 Simple Steps
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Fact or Fiction: Use the Force to Identify Reliable Information in 5 Simple Steps

June 16, 2020

How do you know that everything you read is trustworthy? Or that it isn’t all made up by some random person getting their kicks at messing with others? Everyone trusted Anakin, and look how that turned out. Maybe it’s pretty obvious in some cases, or your intuition kicks in and you just know that it…

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The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
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The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

June 13, 2020

Book: The Mountains SingAuthor: Nguyễn Phan Quế MaiGenre(s): Historical Fiction Release: March 2020 The Mountains Sing is a sweeping and lyrical multigenerational tale of the Trần family during the time of the Việt Nam War. The reader is swept through the story with dual narratives and alternating timelines by young Hương, affectionately called Guava, and…

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Staying Sane in Uncharted Territory Pt. 2: You can be your own friend
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Staying Sane in Uncharted Territory Pt. 2: You can be your own friend

April 21, 2020

In part one of the Staying Sane series, I talked about how libraries can be your best friend in times of need and boredom. But, not everyone is so fortunate to be able to use their local library. Or perhaps you want a break from reading – I feel ya, it can be tough to…

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The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett
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The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett

April 18, 2020

Book: The Lady RogueAuthor: Jenn BennettGenre(s): Fantasy, Historical Fiction Release: September 2019 The Lady Rogue is an adventurous historical fiction set in the 1930s, featuring Theodora Fox and her ex-but-kinda-current love interest, Huck, where they attempt to find her father after he disappears looking for a legendary ring that belonged to Vlad the Impaler (aka Dracula).…

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Good Old-Fashioned Homemade Meals
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Good Old-Fashioned Homemade Meals

April 7, 2020

I’ve never been much of a cook, but when I got my own place, some of the first meals I learned to make had to… be quick to make,have cheap and easy-to-find ingredients,and be absolutely delicious! Fortunately, most of the stuff I make almost always meets at least two of the above criteria because I…

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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah (Guest Review)
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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah (Guest Review)

April 2, 2020

Today we have a special treat in store for you – one of my fellow librarians, Emily, wrote an absolutely beautiful review on Kristin Hannah’s The Great Alone, and has let me share a brief excerpt of it with you all here! You can check it out the full review at Book Reviews by a…

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Staying Sane in Uncharted Territory Pt. 1: Libraries are your friend
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Staying Sane in Uncharted Territory Pt. 1: Libraries are your friend

March 29, 2020

Stay home, stay safe. Don’t go out. Practice social distancing. These are phrases that have been expressed globally in an attempt to slow down the spread of the novel virus, COVID-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus. In the midst of everything going on right now, things seem pretty scary. School has been cancelled, jobs…

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