3 Tips for Analyzing Online News
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January 15, 2021
2020 Book Reviews
As 2020 draws to a close, I’m taking a moment to review some of this year’s books. These are the most memorable.
December 31, 2020
Book Pairings: Tea and Books
Different teas evoke different feelings, just like different books, so here are some books that you can enjoy while cozying up with different types of tea.
December 15, 2020
Can You Write a Novel in a Month?
Have you ever wanted to write a novel? People all over the world do it every year as part of National Novel Writing Month, and you can, too!
November 23, 2020
Waiting at the Bedside: A Poem by Death
This poem by Death is in honor of the Day of the Dead.
November 1, 2020
The Web: A Halloween Short Story
Happy Halloween! Enjoy this spooky tale in the spirit of the season!
October 31, 2020
A History of Vampires
Blood brings life to the body, and almost as long as humans have been alive, they’ve imagined monsters stealing blood away from them. Stories of vampires and other blood-sucking creatures have cropped up around the world for centuries. They channeled people’s fears even as they gave explanations for certain unknown diseases and other natural phenomena. Now, they’ve become an integral part of the horror genre.
October 20, 2020
Lembas Recipe
Happy Hobbit Day! Many "Lord of the Rings" fans celebrate September 22, which is Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday. I choose to celebrate it in the most Hobbit-like way possible: making food! This year, I made some lembas to snack on .
September 22, 2020
Library Life: My Favorite Patron Question
As I talk with people about my job at the library, they sometimes ask me if I get asked any weird or frustrating questions. My favorite encounter so far involves education, so there’s no better time to tell it than now, when all the kids are going back to school.
September 16, 2020
A History of Dragons
Dragons have appeared in myths and legends all around the globe since ancient times, and this is a quick overview of the characteristics and history of the dragon in literature and mythology.
August 28, 2020