Whether summer means blistering in the sun on a white sand beach or finding your next outdoor fix, you’re bound to find some time to read. After all, summer is a season for relaxation and self-reflection, and books are perfect for just that. So slap on that sunscreen and spread those toes as we splash into more genre recommendations, this time in reference to the … Continue reading A Genre For Every Season: Summer
Stranger Things 3 arrived in a blaze of fireworks, Russian conspiracies, and mind-melding monsters, but after binge-watching all eight episodes, we’re right back where we started, wanting more. If, like us, you’re eager for more Stranger Things vibes, check out one—or all—of these books while you wait anxiously for more information about a potential season four. The Stranger Things Tie-In Books The easiest fulfillment for … Continue reading Books to Read After Watching ‘Stranger Things 3’
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man of good fortune probably doesn’t read enough, but probably drinks a lot of caffeine. Switch your coffee pot off, put the kettle on, go to your local library and snuggle up. Here are five books and five accompanying teas to keep you sane as the days continue to stretch on and on and on, as … Continue reading Books and Tea for the Cold Early Spring
Goodbye to winter jackets, roaring fires, and the bitter cold. Hello to tiny rabbits, spring showers, and an explosion of green. Where pastels and floral patterns are in, and life blooms bigger and better with each rising of the sun. With the dawn creeping up earlier every day and the birds chirping a sweeter melody, how could you not want to enjoy a good story … Continue reading A Genre For Every Season: Spring
I occasionally read while I eat and have since I was little. I even have proof, a picture tucked away in a photo album of me shoveling oatmeal into my mouth while reading a picture book. So, I promise you that just like the right juice can make or break a breakfast, so can the right book. Pair your Scrambled Eggs with Darius The Great … Continue reading Pairing Books With Breakfast
Winter is almost upon us. With it comes fuzzy socks, marshmallow-laden hot chocolate, and the biting cold. But if you’re like me, winter is the perfect time to cuddle up with a soft, warm blanket and read. Maybe you’re wondering what to try. Well, instead of giving you suggestions, although I’ve sprinkled a few here and there, I’d rather speak about the best genres to … Continue reading A Genre For Every Season: Winter
As a teen librarian, it’s my duty to be as unbiased and inclusive as possible. A collection blossoming with diversity, difficulty, and depth is important for any patron, but it’s especially important for youth. The current Young Adult (YA) market provides me with a variety of deep and diverse pieces of literature. Books of any kind help answer questions of self discovery, and what’s even … Continue reading Relevant Reads: Books for Misfits
