Sensational Venom Comics to Read Before The Last Dance
Everyone’s favorite alien-symbiote-possessed antihero is getting one final movie, and we have the comics to get you ready for it.
Epic Adventures: Best Crew-centered Science Fiction and Fantasy
Perfect for lovers of Farscape or the Firefly series, this list of crew-focused sci-fi/fantasy is guaranteed to make you wish you had friends like these.
12 Exciting Manga Series that Pack a Punch
Here are manga series sink your teeth into.
5 Books and Things to Do for National Park and Recreation Month! Go Outside and Visit a Park!
Read this while you're visiting your favorite park and then immediately put your phone down because what are you doing, you're in a park.
10 Adventure Books to Get You Ready for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
It's time for hidden tombs, lost cities, and cursed relics that somebody wants to put into a museum, or obtain so they can have immortality.
10 Titles for National Get Outdoors Day
June 10th is National Get Outdoors Day, and we've foraged for 10 titles with activities and adventures to get you across the threshold.
Everything You Need to Read and Watch if You Like John Wick
The John Wick films have melded martial arts and vengeance action into an art form. Here’s what to read and to watch after seeing Wick take down an army of assassins.
Stepping Out Into the World – Top 10 True Adventure Books
Adventures aren't only for characters in novels. Here are some great real-life escapades that are better than fiction!
Mystery Resources for 4-8 Graders
Are you wishing your middle grade reader is into Nancy Drew or the Boxcar Children as much as you were (or are)?! Check out this list of middle grade novels with a tried and
National Library Week resources for PreK-Grade 3
National Library Week resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)
Fantasy and Adventure Comics for Kids
For readers looking for a little escapism, here are some awesome fantasy and adventure comics.
10 Remarkably Intriguing Women Spies on the Big and Small Screen
Women take center stage in these thrilling spy movies and television programs.
Extraordinary Movies to Watch Anytime
Memorable movies featuring quirky and charming characters with unique stories.
Imaginative and Memorable Movies
Quirky, out of the ordinary movies that are great to watch anytime.
15 Intriguing Spy Novels Written by Women Featuring Female Spies
Spy stories with strong female protagonists, espionage, intrigue, action and adventure.
Fantastic Film Finds: Safety Not Guaranteed
Quirky, funny, offbeat comedy movies to enjoy with a friend or loved one.
Picture Books About Imagination
With a purple crayon like the one Harold has, a person could solve all kinds of problems. This post includes a ton of imaginative picture books kids and parents will appreciate.
Avast! Pirate History is More Swashbuckling than ever!
The allure of adventure on the high seas beckons. Check out these great stories of piracy and maritime mayhem long ago....
Interesting Stories for Outdoor Enthusiasts
From living secluded in a tent for almost three decades, to climbing a 3,200 foot wall without ropes, this list highlights some of my favorite titles where people do some really incredible (and maybe a few ill-advised) things outside.
10 Best Books of 2018 for Middle Grade Readers
We have sifted through some excellent offerings and are pleased to present the best books of 2018 for middle grade readers.
Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2018
2018 is heading to a close! It's time to look back on the best comics and graphic novels of the year.
Diverse Voices in Juvenile Literature
A small collection of juvenile books for middle graders exploring the complexity and diversity of experiences children are faced with in our society today.
No Capes Required! Comics Embrace All Literary Genres
If you haven’t picked up a comic in a while, one of these titles may be the perfect place to get reacquainted.
I Hope My Kids Are Accepted to Hogwarts
Why science fiction and fantasy books are some of the best for your child to read.
TV Series for Fans of Stranger Things
If you loved Stranger Things, explore a little more with these supernatural television series.
The Wrong Side of Magic
I found a charming magic in a new book, a magic that leaps off the page with humor and heart in Janette Rallison’s latest novel The Wrong Side of Magic.
Outdoor Odyssey
With so many locations across Northwestern Ohio, the Metroparks of Toledo are one of Toledo’s most fantastic and bountiful resources, offering some of the area’s greatest outdoor fun.
Shadowhunters Mortal Instruments
Have you watched the Freeform TV series Shadowhunters Mortal Instruments? Did you know it was originally a book series written by Cassandra Clare. You can get those books, ebooks, or audiobooks now!
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