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Poetry in the Spotlight
12 Fresh Voices in Verse
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 15, 2021
From the spellbinding elegance of National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman’s recent spoken-word performances to Instagram poet Kate Baer’s bestselling debut collection, poetry is definitely having a moment. Here we spotlight fresh new voices in verse.
Presidential Fiction: Reimagining the Lives of U.S. Presidents
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 12, 2021
Celebrating Lincoln’s 1809 birth (February 12) and Presidents' Day, we thought it would be fun to explore the appearance of US presidents in fiction. From imaginative retellings to alternate histories to intimate depictions of behind-the-scenes relationships, here are some fun novels about America’s commanders-in-chief.
What is it About a Duke?
The Best Bodice Rippers to Read and Watch
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 10, 2021
Has Netflix's adaptation of Julia Quinn’s Regency-era Bridgerton series left you breathless for more corseted couplings and lustful liaisons? We have suggestions for your next book, movie, or series!
14 Book Releases We're Excited About This Month
And What You Can Read in the Meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 03, 2021
Our TBR lists are already too long, but that doesn't stop us from perusing (and purchasing!) the new books we're excited about! February is packed with must-reads. Here are fourteen releases that we can't wait to pick up, along with suggestions of what you might want to read first.
Such Sweet Sorrow: The Literary Legacy of Star-Crossed Lovers
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 29, 2021
On this date in 1595, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was first performed (not officially published until 1597). Although the renowned tragedy was by no means the first literary story of doomed love, it coined the phrase "star-cross'd lovers" and continues to inspire heartbreaking sagas even today.
Reads for All Ages on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 27, 2021
International Holocaust Remembrance Day marks the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27 in 1945. For so many reasons, it is important to learn about this dark chapter in history. The books highlighted here offer a variety of perspectives and stories for all ages.
Books to Help Kids Deal With Tough Topics
Stories to Help Navigate Stressful Events with Little Ones
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 22, 2021
Even though we try to shield them from it, children pick up the stress we are feeling. They may not be able to talk about it. They may even think they are protecting us by not bringing it up. That’s why it’s important for adults to address tough topics with their kids. Here are some age-appropriate books that can help with tough topics kids might be thinking about right now like the pandemic, lonliness, and financial worries.
From Radium Girls to Norma Rae to North Country
Titles that Celebrate Women and Girls Fighting for Justice
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 21, 2021
Newly streaming on Netflix, the movie Radium Girls is based on the book of the same name. The novel chronicles the harrowing fight of the young working-class women who took on corporate America in the 1920s after being poisoned by working with radium paint in clock factories.
A Life in Books: 9 of Fyodor Dostoevsky's Defining Works
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 15, 2021
Fyodor Dostoyevsky's successful first book, Poor Folk, came out 175 years ago today when the author was only 24 years old. But in a life beset by drama worthy of, say, a Russian novel, it would be many years before he produced a notable follow-up. Here we explore the literary giant’s best books and how they mirror his extraordinary life.
7 Great Novels by Korean American Authors
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 13, 2021
Today is Korean American Day, a celebration of the considerable contributions of Korean Americans to our society. Starting with Younghill Kang, the father of Korean-American literature, there is a robust body of literature infused by this rich cultural background. Here are seven of our favorite recent novels by Korean Americans.
7 Little Known Facts About Elvis Presley
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 08, 2021
Elvis Presley was born eighty-five years ago today. Tragically, the thrilling entertainer died when he was only forty-two. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the twentieth century, he pioneered a bold new style of music. Here are seven things you may not have known about him.
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