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Place: Finding the Texture That Fits You

By Trevor HigbeeMarch 28, 2018

I've always loved the idea of place, but I haven't always known it.

I was born in the Seattle area. Then over the course of my young life, moved to Southern California, Dallas, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, Salt Lake, DC, Beijing, Houston, and finally, Seattle. While I understand there are many people who have lived and traveled a great deal more than me, I have done enough moving for myself that I have come to appreciate the idea of place.

Are You Afraid of Big Bad Books?

By Bianca Smith • March 26, 2018

Big books have fabulous stories, but are intimidating to start. Here are some tips to help you read big books.

New Book Adaptations for the Small Screen

By Bianca Smith • March 22, 2018

Cinema no longer has all the bookish action. Here are two recent adaptations for television.

I Want What They're Having: Fictitious Foods in the Real World

By Bianca Smith • March 21, 2018

Lembas, dauntless cake, butterbeer, and more. Recipes for your favorites.

Reading to Your Kids At First Seems Like Literary Regression

By Seth Meisel • March 19, 2018

Board books may be repetitive and simple but can be fun to read.

7 Interesting Books About Science for All Ages

By Bianca Smith • March 14, 2018

Because science is fun, and necessary knowledge.

March 13 Is National K9 Veterans Day – 'Nuff Said!

Part 4 in the Dog Blog series

By Linda Vandercook • March 13, 2018

Use #NationalK9VeteransDay to post on social media today to honor all of the dogs who serve us every day.

Three Long-Awaited Book Adaptations Are in Cinemas This Month

By Bianca Smith • March 12, 2018

Ready Player One, A Wrinkle in Time, AND Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda make March an amazing cinema month.

Reading Challenge: Reading About Different Cultures

By Bianca Smith • March 08, 2018

Living different lives, in the pages of books.

Resolving to Read More History

By Lance Pettit • March 07, 2018

Getting inspiration and learning more about times past.

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