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    Daft Punk is Playing at Your House

    Daft Punk became one of the most influential acts in pop and dance music. Which is why the French have that old saying: Never underestimate a couple of guys in robot helmets.

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    Science Fiction for Middle School Readers

    Take a trip into the future with these Sci-Fi reads for Grades 6-8.

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    Novel Novellas

    Here's a list of fiction books that are just a little out there, and under 200 pages long.

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    Women’s History Month: Feminist Romance

    In honor of Women’s History Month, here’s a list of romance novels with feminist approach to love.

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    A Feminist’s Guide to Books About Women’s History

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    Realistic Fiction for Grades 4-5

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    I Fell In Love with Funk!!

    The music became the sound expressions of the pain, horrors, and upheaval of the world they knew.

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    Black History Month – On Screen

    Celebrate February with these titles selected by Computers & Media.

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    Fantasy and Adventure Comics for Kids

    For readers looking for a little escapism, here are some awesome fantasy and adventure comics.

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  • A collage of book covers for hispanic heritage books for kids. Book covers included are: "What Can you Do with a Paleta?," "In My Family," "Green is a Chile Pepper," and "El Barrio."

    Great Stories for Kids that Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

    Children's picture books celebrating Hispanic Heritage.

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    10 Scary and Suspenseful Movies without all the Gore

    Scary, suspenseful flicks that may give you nightmares.

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    Tracing Your Irish Ancestors

    Ever wonder about your ancestors from Ireland, when they came here, if they came here and what they did when they got here?

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    12 Spooky and Terror-Filled Short Story Collections to Read with the Lights On

    Spooky and haunting tales to read on Halloween or anytime.

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    10 Super Scary Books for Halloween

    Chilling, haunting and unnerving - these horrific tales are unforgettable.

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    Good Day, Good Reads

    Some days are good; some days aren't. As this picture book makes clear, it's as simple -- and as complicated -- as that.

  • An advertisement for "Two Librarians, Too Many Books." The background is all pink while the text "Two Librarians," is white and the text "Too Many Books" is navy blue. Below this are two women with glasses on holding books that cover the lower part of their face. Both women peer over at one another over their book covers.

    Two Librarians, Too Many Books: True Crime Time

    It's October, the month of ghosts, goblins, and all things spooky. To celebrate, we got together to discuss the creepiest type of stories we know: true crime. Read on for our (lightly-edited-for-clarity) conversation about what we think are the definitive tales of murder, mayhem, and conspiracy (and maybe a F.R.I.E.N.D.S. reference or two).

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    Halloween is creeping around the corner. It's time to add these horror comics to your read pile!

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    Darkly Humorous Horror

    Fun, spooky, amusing and weirdly terrifying reading and viewing selections.

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    8 Humorous Books Featuring Misfits and Their Misadventures

    Get your funny on with these offbeat, engaging and witty stories.

  • A collaged image shows a view of a bookstore. In the center of the image is a woman holding a book to her chest. She has her head bent down toward the book, and her hair hides her face. Surrounding her are clouds and several books that are flying through the room.

    5 Reasons to Read Everyday

    Reading everyday can improve your overall quality of life.

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    5 Party Ideas for Mixing Drinks

    Mix up your party and say cheers to these simple, yet amazing cocktail ideas.

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    7 Offbeat Funny Fiction Novels Featuring Quirky Characters

    Offbeat stories featuring eccentric and quirky characters.

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    Picture Books Featuring Feisty, Self-Confident Heroines

    Stories featuring fun stories and spunky heroines.

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    6 Fast Paced and Fun Reads

    An eclectic mix of novels that are fast-paced and utterly enjoyable to read.

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