So there I was at the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, a parade area constructed for the Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The parade had just ended, and another parade-goer and I approached a staff member with an orange…
Do you think self-isolating is rough? Try self-isolating all alone… on Mars. YIKES! If you want to pick up some tips and tricks to get you through quarantine—or if you just want to read an entertaining story—then check out The…
I’m excited to share with you his virtual book talk featuring 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. This book delves into the people and culture of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans…
Are you looking for new #quarntinereads? Then I have the book for you, but be warned, it’s a tear jerker! If you like historical fiction, WWII and stories narrated by death (yes, you read that correctly), then check out The…
I’m excited to share with you his virtual book talk featuring Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. This book is perfect for local history buffs as it’s centered around the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. True Crime aficionados will…
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It can be tough to be stuck inside, especially for kids. They still have school, but with extracurricular activities and social lives being canceled, they have plenty of free time to fill. Luckily, it’s super easy to find new children’s…
Book Information Genre: Fantasty (Juvenile Fiction) First Released: 2007 Part of a Series?: Yes, it’s the first in a three-book series. Synopsis: “Creel can’t believe her aunt wants to sacrifice her to the local dragon. It’s a ploy to lure…
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I have been listening to K-Pop since 2010. The library had a teen anime club, and I was looking for something to screen at our club meeting. I stumbled upon the Korean live action version of Boys Over Flowers and…