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13 Memoirs by U.S. Immigrants from Across the Globe
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 28, 2020
Well-written memoirs offer windows into exclusive worlds, whether wild adventures, remote locales, or distinct moments in history. These first-person accounts of the U.S. immigration experience shed light on a variety of cultures, historic events, and personal circumstances.
Time-Travel Treasures
Books and movies that take us back or forward in time
By Karen DeGroot Carter • October 26, 2020
Good stories often provide welcome escapes from life's challenges, and those that also allow us to slip into the past or jump into the future can be especially welcome in exasperating times. While a pop classic like the movie Back to the Future is an obvious choice for a fun, time-bending adventure, and holiday favorites such as Groundhog Day and A Christmas Carol also toy with time in unique ways, many other books and movies effectively explore the power and impact of time travel as well.
Gettin' Witchy With It
9 Books Featuring Witches as Protagonists
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 23, 2020
In ancient fables, folklore, and fairy tales, witches often appeared as threatening or villainous characters. But some argue that this is a reflection of sexist cultural models. Here we present nine stories featuring powerful witches as protagonists.
We're Not Alone: 13 Hair-Raising Haunted House Stories for Kids, Teens, and Adults
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 21, 2020
What's that noise? Why are the lights flickering? Did you see something in the mirror? Do you feel like you're being watched? Who shut that door? Here are thirteen tales, for a range of ages, about haunted houses and those who live in them.
Intense Movies Based on Intense Books
Psychological Thrillers That Are Sure to Enthrall
By Karen DeGroot Carter • October 19, 2020
If you love good page-turners that keep you up reading all night or suspenseful flicks that keep you on the edge of your seat, the following thrillers are just what you need.
Eat Your Vegetables! 12 of the Best in Vegan, Vegetarian, and Veg-ish Cookbooks
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 16, 2020
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month and, these days, many of us are transitioning to a more plant-based diet. Whether for economical, environmental, or health reasons, it just seems like a sensible choice. Here are some cookbooks that can also make it a delicious one!
6 Latinx Authors To Watch
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 14, 2020
To cap off Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to recognize the work of a few of the most exciting Latinx authors of the moment. In this highly competitive field, narrowing it down was a challenge! Here are six that really stood out from the crowd.
Indie Bestsellers to Enjoy During National Book Month
By Karen DeGroot Carter • October 12, 2020
7 Little Known Facts About John Lennon
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 09, 2020
John Lennon was born eighty years ago today! Tragically, the brilliant artist was murdered when he was only forty. At the time of his death, he was working on rekindling his music career after a five-year hiatus to care for his young son. Here are seven little known facts about him.
Try A Culinary Cozy Book Club
10 Great Mysteries That Will Make You Hungry For More
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 07, 2020
Culinary cozy mysteries are a perfect combination of so many things that we love. First of all, a cozy mystery gives us the fascinating technical aspects of crime fiction, but without all the gory stuff. Throw in some tasty treats and a terrifically punny title and you've got a winning formula!
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