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By William Shelton • March 17, 2023

From Jonathan Swift's tales of adventure, to James Joyce and his modernist retelling of The Odyssey, to the poetry of Seamus Heaney, Ireland has contributed more than her leaven share to our most beloved literature. My two favorites? Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 16, 2023

If you love seeing your favorite books come to life onscreen, you're in luck this season! With the ever-growing demand for entertainment content, it seems that there are more literary adaptations than ever before. Here is a list of the book-to-screen bounty you can enjoy this spring.

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By William Shelton • March 14, 2023

From the earliest moments of mankind, even until today, our species has been compelled to look up and ponder our origin. This instinct naturally leant itself to the origin of books and writing itself, with much of the written word produced by mankind having been devoted to recording our beliefs.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 12, 2023

Junji Ito has long been considered a master of horror amongst manga fans, but the new Netflix anthology Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre has introduced his work to a wider audience. Here are some of the best from Ito, as well as eight other popular titles in horror manga.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 09, 2023

Baseball season is almost here! As teams head to spring training, we're making plans for Opening Day, scheduled for March 30. In the meantime, here are 21 books for kids, teens, and grown-ups about baseball.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 07, 2023

Springtime feels like a celebration all on its own, which makes the holidays in this season feel extra special. Here are a selection of charming picture books to commemorate the special days of early spring. 

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 05, 2023

Marvel had another big year in 2022 with a whole new crop of movies and shows. If you’re familiar with this franchise, you know that the timeline doesn’t match up with the years they came out. This can be overwhelming and confusing. Here’s our guide for enjoying the movies and series in chronological order.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 03, 2023

Every month, streaming services remove some of their offerings to make room for new ones. But that doesn't mean we can't watch them anymore. Here is a list of titles being cut by HULU and Netflix this month. Order your own copy and keep watching.  

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 28, 2023

Happy Read Across America Day! The official day is March 2, but we're making it a weeklong party with seven activities to celebrate our favorite pastime.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 26, 2023

In the almost five decades since the first Star Wars movie, the franchise has exploded. The ever-growing body of literature adds richness to this complex world. But the sheer volume can be overwhelming. Here are some of our favorite Star Wars reads and where they fit into the timeline of movies and shows.

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