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For most people, returning library books falls pretty low in priority on their to-do list. The worst that usually happens when a book isn’t returned on time is a …
Robert Morin, University of New Hampshire Alumni and library employee of almost 50 years, lived a simple life. But don’t judge Morin’s book by its cover. Somewhere within the …
Anna Dewdney, author and illustrator of the bestselling Llama Llama picture book series, passed away on September 3 after a battle with brain cancer. Her books about the emotional …
We all go to John Oliver for a no holes barred look at politics. But did you know that he and Oprah have a little something in common? They …
Are you hooked on your phone? Do you find it hard to swim in a sea of books? Trust me, there’s an app for that. Telepathic’s free app, HOOKED, is …
It’s difficult to keep up with the events in our world. In an age of 24-hour news channels, live webcasts from around the globe, millions of daily tweets, and …
The school years are tough, no more so than if you’re diagnosed with dyslexia. The problem is many people assume reading is a natural trait for humans. In fact, …
Since August 19th, it has been confirmed that Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly will co-star in a comedic take on Sherlock Holmes in “Holmes and Watson.” Let me …
Hausa novels are literature written by Hausa people in the northern region of Nigeria. Hausa novels with romantic themes have created a literary revolution in the region. The flame …
Nikki San Pedro
August 19, 2016
African American, Book Lists, Historical Fiction, History, Horror, Human Interest, Latino, Poetry, Politics, Reading, Reference, Stephen King, Young Adult
It’s no secret that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump doesn’t read. With all the tweet-bullying, wall planning, withholding tax returns, seeking overseas labor for his clothing line, bait-and-switching …
In some neighborhoods, finding a book may be harder than you’d think. A bit like how “food deserts” describe areas where it’s difficult to buy fresh, healthy food, “book …
When you see a photo of a red phone booth it’s impossible not to associate it with Britain. It may be difficult to believe, but these phone boxes have …
Professor Keith Oatley, of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the University of Toronto, Canada had his study published in the journal, Trends In Cognitive Sciences. The study looks …
The Olympics are full of riveting moments; records are broken, history is made and, quite often, scandals abound. While they generally revolve around banned substances and problems with the venues, …
YouTube Channel: ABC News From the Description: Michigan Couple Faces Jail Time Over Library Books. Cathy and Melvin Duren are each charged with Failure to Return Rental Property. …
Harry Potter is likely one of the best fantasy series ever written (I may be a little biased.). From the publication of the first book, many religious people have tried …
Jonathan and Victoria O’Brien have a very unique love story and one that shows that you can find true love with a little help from the internet. Thanks to …
Books have long been considered a salve for the soul, but in Syria that has been made literal. In the Damascus suburb of Darayya, people are dodging bullets, shrapnel, …
After all of the events that captured the Republican National Convention, one would think that the Democratic National Convention would continue on fairly easy, not taken in by a …
YouTube Channel: CCTV America From the Description: Author Cao Wenxuan has become the first Chinese person to win the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Prize for children’s books, and the …