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  • Craftsmanship: The Value of Authenticity in an Automated Age

    Many people, tired of throw-away culture, are seeking inspiration on how to prioritize quality over quantity. Here are some great books on honing the value of craftsmanship in our lives.

  • International Mother Language Day: Honoring the Languages That Shape Us

    Celebrate International Mother Language Day with these books about languages and cultures!

  • Happy 100th Birthday to Black History Month

    Founded exactly 100 years ago, Black History Month was never designed to constrain attention within a limited 28-day span, but rather to drill down on a fundamental history that should otherwise be studied all year long.

  • All Things Dragons!

    Who is your favorite literary dragon? Whether you’re a fan of Wings of Fire or Dragons Love Tacos, celebrate your favorite fire-breathing, scaly, flying beast with these great reads for youth of all ages!

  • Deliciously Alone: Cookbooks That Celebrate Solo Meals

    You say tonight's special is stale saltines over the sink? No, chef, not with these cookbooks at your fingertips. Deliciousness, party of one.

  • Black History Picture Books

    Experience Black History through illustrated picture books. Here are 15 titles highlighting historical events as well as people and their accomplishments.

  • Reading Suggestions by Zodiac Signs: Aquarius Edition

    Reading suggestions by star sign? Yep! We can do that. This month, we'll take a page of Aquarius.

  • This is her art and it is dangerous: Catherine O’Hara, 1954-2026

    When we lost the inspired comic actor Catherine O'Hara, we lost multitudes.

  • 10 Works from the Creator of Batman: The Animated Series for New and Old Fans

    Bruce Timm’s vision defined Batman—and animation—for an entire generation. 

  • 10 Exciting Football Comics You Need For Super Bowl LX

    Prepare your touchdown dance for these 10 comics about America’s favorite sport.

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  • It Happened in December

    Though they occurred during a span of almost 200 years, the month of December marks the anniversary of many important moments in history.

  • 12 Books About Religion from a Woman’s Perspective

    Read about faith from the female point of view.

  • 10 Insightful Titles at the Intersection of Queerness and Religion

    Celebrate the diversity of religions with these books about religion and the LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Is it a Holiday Movie?

    Are these movies actually holiday movies, or just movies that take place during the holidays?

  • Best Picture Books of 2025 from a Collection Development Librarian

    So many picture books, so little time, am I right? Problem solved: here are the 2025 favorites of TLCPL's expert children's book selector.

  • Let’s Learn to Cook!

    Whether you are cooking a garden-fresh meal to share with your family or baking birthday cupcakes for a friend, you’ll find what you need to start cooking with these books for young chefs!

  • 25 Years On, D’Angelo’s “Voodoo” is a Landmark and a Legend

    If you’ve never listened to it. If you have listened to it. "Voodoo" kicked off a new century as a synthesis of things past and a sign of what was to come.

  • Better Because It’s Better: Tom Stoppard 1937-2025

    Award-winning British playwright Tom Stoppard began his career by riffing on Shakespeare and ended it by joining Shakespeare in theater's pantheon of greats.

  • 10 Books To Make the Best DIY Christmas Cards

    Who needs store-bought cards, anyway?

  • 5 Mystery Novels to Get More “Whodunit” After Watching “Wake Up Dead Man”

    Detective Benoit Blanc is back. Here are the books you need to read next.

  • Thankful Thanksgiving: 10 Books About Gratitude

    Celebrate the season of gratitude with a curated selection of picture books that help young readers explore thankfulness, kindness, and the joy of giving.

  • 10 Best X-Men Comics From Its Most Legendary Writer

    The godfather of X-Men comics is turning 75. Celebrate legendary author Chris Claremont with some of his most iconic works.

  • Toy Story Turns 30

    Toy Story turns 30 on Nov. 22. Here are 30 books and movies about Toy Story and other stories about toys that come to life.

  • Loveable Rogues in Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels

    A loveable rascal as a main character makes for a fantastic read. Here are some of the least boring roguish heroes around!

  • Harvest the Horror: 10 Terrifying Titles for November

    The real horror of harvest time lies in the potential for worms to be found in the food, right? And certainly not in the idea that a poor harvest might lead to starvation, right? Right?

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