Banned Books Week 2017 Roundup

September 24 – 30 is Banned Books Week, a time when librarians, educators, authors, publishers, and book lovers everywhere celebrate the right to and joy of reading freely. I’ve rounded up some content featuring facts and opinions on and happenings from the week that was and the subject of banned books in general. Check it: … Continue reading →

Make Covers Worthy to Judge By

When you were in school, if you wanted to add some pizazz to your textbooks while also giving them a thin layer of protection from the grit and grime of the world, you fashioned book covers out of paper bags and artfully scrawled your favorite Spice Girls lyrics on them (No? Just me?). They got … Continue reading →

It’s Time to Sign (Up for a Library Card)

The following was written in honor of Library Card Sign-up Month, which is September, and should be read/sung to the tune of The Sign by Ace of Base   I’ll tell you ‘bout something for your wallet or your purse, you’ll be so glad: It is a magic plastic rectangle Well, more specifically, it’s a … Continue reading →

Book Club: Where You’re Always on the List

Book clubbers, rejoice: we’re dropping the new reading list for our Bent Corners and Coffee Break book clubs. Here’s what we’re going to be reading/discussing/critiquing/relating to/praising/mocking for the next nine months (links are to the book’s Goodreads page):   October – The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George November – News of the World by … Continue reading →

Trivia and Tacos: A Match Made in Heaven

Question: What are you doing the night of Wednesday, September 20? A) Scroll. Eat. Scroll. TV. Scroll. Sleep. B) Guarding your precious remaining drums of gasoline against fuel-crazed, Mad Maxian marauders. C) The same thing you do every night – try to take over the world. D) Dropping knowledge, feasting on tacos, and winning prizes … Continue reading →