Jimmy Carter had a short presidency and a long post-presidency, and his stubborn sense of values profoundly informed them both.
Romances with one or both of the main characters as athletes (or athlete-adjacent) continue to be super popular. Here are some great new/er titles for those who enjoy a great romance with a sporty slant.
Neurodivergent people are those whose brains process information in a way that is not typical of most individuals. There are many wonderful mysteries and thrillers with characters on this spectrum that provide a unique and fascinating perspective in problem-solving and investigation.
It's always fun to look back at pop culture from the decades and wonder what the heck we were thinking at the time. Here's a great list of titles on the 1990s sure to make you nostalgic if you were there, or puzzled and amused if you weren't. As if!!
You’re traveling through another dimension. That’s a signpost up ahead! Next stop: a Rod Serling blog post.
These cozy reads are like hot chocolate for your brain, sure to leave you warm and happy.
The teaser trailer for James Gunn's 'Superman' just dropped. While you wait for the movie, here are the comics you need to read.
Tired of seeing ridiculously out of reach home decorating books? Here are some great titles with low-cost decor ideas well within the range of most people. You got this.
Living in the 1980s was truly the end of an innocent era when we could take the phone off the hook or just go outside and be completely unreachable by anyone. Seriously: people would dial our number (which they either had to already know or get from something called a phone book), get no answer or a "busy signal" (look it up) and they'd think, "Gosh, I'll just have to call back later." It was AWESOME. Here are some great books on other bizarro aspects of life during that amazing era.
Had your fill of typical Christmas stories? These comics from off the beaten path are just what Santa ordered.
In 1984, they revolutionized the concert film with Stop Making Sense. 40 years later, the Talking Heads’ masterpiece is still essential viewing (and listening).
This is a blog post about being a blog post about John Barth, who wrote a story about a character who was a character in a story.
A long time ago people played handheld video games on a gray device the size of a small brick and the games weren't even in color.
We now live in a world where we must distinguish between the ultimate prize in ice hockey and a popular insulated cup.
Everyone's read "Tar Beach," but not everyone knows that its writer and illustrator Faith Ringgold was also a formidable visual artist who did things with quilts your sewing circle never dreamed of.
A sibling relationship is unique in that you can go from being mortal enemies to best friends multiple times in a day. Here are some great viewing ideas to celebrate the joy and pain of having a brother or sister.
Forget mowing! Plant a prairie garden to replace wasteful grass and benefit local wildlife.
Have you considered naming your farm after your local library branch?
Check out these plots with catty competition--no need to wait for Mean Girls Day. (October 3rd, by the way!)
April 10th is Siblings Day, so check out these Teen reads to celebrate. Hug your siblings while you're at it.
Need some comic picks for Arab American Heritage Month? We’ve got you covered.
Faces play an important role in infant development, as babies learn to mimic facial expressions and determine meaning based on facial cues.
Celebrating National Poetry Month by reading poetry? Out. Celebrating National Poetry Month by reading entire novels told via poetry? In. (Actually, reading poetry is still in, but you know what I mean).
Here are some books that will transport readers to a long time ago, far far away -- specifically, to the early days of Star Wars' Galactic Empire.
