Hello and welcome to part three of my four-part Pride-month series: Speculative Fiction and (My) Pride! In part one, Imagining Diverse Futures, I introduced the world of Star Trek and the narrative spaces it created for diversity and inclusivity through…
Last year, I picked up a book from our new nonfiction section, Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck of the Titanic by Daniel Stone. I was intrigued, as there are loads of historical accounts of the infamous wreck….
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Although President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, enslaved African Americans in Texas were not granted freedom until June 19, 1865. The…
Hello and welcome to part one of my four-part Pride-month series: Speculative Fiction and (My) Pride! Across this four-part series, I will be guiding you through an introspective examination of speculative fiction’s impact on how I experience and understand Pride…
While I have a lot of frustrations concerning streaming services, one net positive gain from competing channels (Netflix vs. Max vs. Paramount+, etc.) is the wealth of creative story-telling attempts. Each platform seems to have dipped its toes into the…
You signed up for the Summer Adventure, and now you need something to read! Take a look at the carousels below or our page of recommendations for new chapter books, picture books and comics for kids of all ages. Remember,…
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our booklists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen area…
June is Audiobook Month, a time for book lovers to pay homage to the growing popularity and immense joy of listening to stories. From captivating tales narrated by talented voice actors to the convenience of enjoying stories while multitasking, audiobooks…
As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month this May, it is crucial to acknowledge and uplift the voices of AAPI authors who have made significant contributions to the literary world. Over the past few years, numerous debut…
Review: Now You See Us is a murder mystery, but it also describes the ways in which Filipina domestic workers are treated by their employers in Singapore. One day off per week, curfews, constant pregnancy tests and the threat of…