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Can You Dig It? 11 Books that Summon the '70s
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 07, 2020
Head back in time with us to the 1970s: an era that was awkward yet edgy, indulgent, while principled. Here, we look back at a time of upheaval and change, a time when divisions seemed vast and impassable, a time not unlike today.
Homeschooling in a Pinch
Some Essential Guides for Home Learning Success (Even if it’s not by Choice)
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 05, 2020
Back to school? Maybe not for a while yet. Due to ongoing school closures, many families may find themselves homeschooling again this fall. Here are some guides to help chart the way as you traverse this unexpected territory.
The Best Beach Books
10 Timeless Summer Reads, Plus 5 New Titles
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 31, 2020
We may not get to hang out on our favorite beaches this summer. But whether or not you get to bury your toes in the sand, you can drift away with one of these timeless tales. And be sure to check out some of the hottest new reads, too.
Try a Book-to-Screen Reading Challenge
8 New (or Upcoming) Adaptations For Kids
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 29, 2020
Keeping kids occupied and learning during the summer months can be challenging. How about a book-to-screen reading challenge? Here are eight new or upcoming adaptations for younger audiences. Help your little ones get excited about reading the book before they watch the show.
10 of the Best New True Crime Books
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 24, 2020
With so many of our summer traditions canceled or rescheduled, we are relying on literature to take us where we want to go. This week, get your Crime-Con on with 10 of the best new releases in True Crime and Crime Fiction.
Subject is: The Curious Charisma of Game Show Hosts
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 22, 2020
What does it take to be a successful game show host? The best of them are charming, yet reserved. They exude just enough personality, but not too much. Here, we feature some of the best of the genre, in the style of a particularly popular quiz show.
All the World's a Stage: Shakespeare-Related Reads for All Ages
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 17, 2020
We're Putting the Band Back Together
Happy 40th birthday to the Blues Brothers!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 15, 2020
It's a screwball of a storyline; a couple of ne'er-do-wells embark on a "mission from God" to get their blues band back together in an effort to save the orphanage where they grew up. Throw in an outstanding supporting cast of world-class musicians, some unforgettable song-and-dance numbers, and you've got a cult classic.
Get Your Ren Faire Fix with These Reads for All Ages
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 10, 2020
Beers and Books
Authors and Characters We’d Like to Grab a Drink With
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 06, 2020
We can't go to any actual beer fests this year, but we can imagine the ideal scene. And, of course, it would be filled with some of our favorite beer-loving authors from history. While we're at it, let’s throw in a few of their iconic characters. Join us on fantasy dates with five authors who found inspiration while imbibing.
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