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Jive Turkeys Everywhere: Best Books on Life in the 1970s

The 1970s was a strange decade bridging the hippie/New Frontier of 1960s to the Shoulder-padded/New Wave excess of the 1980s. Start the disco ball spinning, here are some super fun books on what it was like during that funky time.

10 Important LGBTQIA+ Superheroes, 45 Years After the First Appearance of Northstar

45 years ago today, Northstar, the first major openly gay superhero, debuted in the pages of Uncanny X-Men. Celebrate this landmark moment with some of the greatest LGBTQIA+ characters from Marvel, DC, and more.

Tired of Marvel and DC? Try these 10 Under the Radar Superhero Movies

Do you have Marvel fatigue? Try these heroes instead.

9021 Five-Oh: Happy Birthday Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling turns 50 years old this month. If you know who that is, I’m sorry to hear about your joint pain.

R.I.P. MTV News (1987-2023): Headbanging the Headlines

For years, MTV News told the youth of America what was happening to the nation, to the world, and to Jamiroquai. But now it's gone. Tabitha Soren, we hardly knew ye.

8 Punk Rock Hidden Gems on Freegal

Check out these underappreciated albums and EPs from the world of punk, emo, hardcore, and more—all free to stream and download on Freegal!

15 Comics for Fans of Sandman

Excited for the new Sandman show? Make sure to check out these comics.

9 Best Tim Sale Comics

Celebrate the late Tim Sale with some of his greatest comics.

5 Comics To Read If You Like Moon Knight

Excited for Moon Knight on Disney+? The library has plenty of comics for fans of the so-called Fist of Khonshu.

Super Fun Geeky Reads

A selection of books chock full of deft humor and pop culture references.

Stranger Reads: 14 Teen Titles for Fans of Stranger Things

The hit science fiction/horror series Stranger Things will soon be back for season 2 on Netflix. While you anxiously anticipate binging this series, check out these carefully selected teen reads filled with elements of horror, science fiction, 1980’s cultural reference and small midwestern town nostalgia.