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  • 10 Essential Sam Wilson Comics to Prepare for Captain America: Brave New World

    Captain America is back in the new film, Brave New World, this time with Sam Wilson wearing the red, white, and blue. Before hitting the theaters, check out some of his most exciting comic book adventures.

  • 10 Must-Read Romance Books for 2025

    These must-read romance books will fill your TBR (to-be-read) pile with the love you’re looking for!

  • Celebrate Black History Month With These Books by Black Muslims

    Celebrate Black History Month by reading Black Muslim-authored books for children and young adults.

  • The Best Spicy (and Mild) Romance Comics for Valentine’s Day

    If your comic book TBR list needs more romantic tension, then these picks will heat things up.

  • Faithful Servitude: Noliwe Rooks on Mary McCleod Bethune and 3 Other Books on the African American Icon

    “If Ms. Bethune can get her foot in the door, she will open it open for another generation of black women to get through.” - Eleanor Roosevelt.

  • Resources for Helping Young People with Eating Disorders

    It can be tough to know how to support a young person with an eating disorder. Here are some great resources that can help.

  • Celebrate National Read Aloud Day With These Children’s Books

    It's National Read Aloud Day. Read a book aloud to a child today, and every day!

  • 9 Books About the Tulsa Race Massacre for Black History Month

    A list of books and media about the Tulsa Race Massacre and history of the Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street.

  • That Sounds Good: 10 Excellent Audiobooks Narrated by Bahni Turpin

    Just like readers have favorite books, audiobook fans have favorite narrators. One of mine is the nine-time Audie Award winner Bahni Turpin, whose narration style is nothing short of mesmerizing.

  • Remembering Georgianna Saloff: A Legacy of Generosity and Education

    Learn more about a very special Toledo Library donor, the late Georgianna Saloff, and how her generosity led to a transformative vision for the Saloff Family Children's Library.

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  • 10 Colorfully Quirky Queer Comics

    Okay, so they’re technically graphic novels and not comics, but I love alliteration—almost more than I love colorful, queer happy endings!

  • 5 Collections of Science Fiction to Read if You Like ‘Severance’

    Season 2 of 'Severance' is about to debut of Apple TV+. Here are some great science fiction short stories to supplement your viewing. Your innie will thank you.

  • Seven Ways for Small Business Owners to Welcome the New Year

    January is an important time for entrepreneurs to reset, reflect, and plan for the year ahead. Here are the activities our Small Business and Nonprofit Department recommends to start your year strong.

  • Intriguing Locked Room Mysteries to Challenge the Keenest Armchair Detective

    In the best locked room mysteries, the reader has the same clues as the wily sleuths who solve impossible crimes; the fun part is seeing how they all get put together. Here are some of the best locked room mysteries to challenge devoted armchair detectives.

  • 15 Steampunk Stories for Youth

    Gadgets, gears, gizmos, and usually an airship or two.

  • 10 Comics to Read Now, 40 Years After “Crisis on Infinite Earths”

    There may be an infinite number of universes, but you can find all 10 of these superhero classics in this one.

  • 10 Free to Use Superheroes for Public Domain Day

    Your new favorite hero might already be copyright-free.

  • Top 10 Books on the Creative Pulse of Street Fashion

    Street fashion is the venue for the bravest among us to show their personal style and possibly start a whole new trend. Here are the best photography books capturing these amazing people in action.

  • Remembering 100 Years of Former President Jimmy Carter

    Jimmy Carter had a short presidency and a long post-presidency, and his stubborn sense of values profoundly informed them both.

  • Swoony Sports Romances

    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.

  • Top Thrillers With Neurodivergent Perspectives

    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.

  • Chillax with the Best Books on Pop Culture Life in the 1990s

    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!!

  • Celebrating Rod Serling’s 100th Birthday… in “The Twilight Zone”

    You’re traveling through another dimension. That’s a signpost up ahead! Next stop: a Rod Serling blog post.

  • Cozy Reads That Aren’t Excessively Saccharine

    These cozy reads are like hot chocolate for your brain, sure to leave you warm and happy.

  • 8 Comics to Read After Watching the Teaser for James Gunn’s ‘Superman’

    The teaser trailer for James Gunn's 'Superman' just dropped. While you wait for the movie, here are the comics you need to read.

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