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Stories in a bottle: 'Three Blind Mice'

Dec 1 2017

These days, the word epic has become a synonym for good. We like stories with scope and amplitude, big stories. We like trilogies and series and sequels and prequels (and “...

Do we have it? Find Anythink titles when browsing Amazon or Goodreads

Oct 26 2017

Do you like looking through Amazon's reviews but don't always want to fork over the money to purchase a book? Do you use Goodreads to track what you've read and find your next read? Now there's a Chrome browser...

Thoughtful horror films are on the rise

Oct 19 2017

Directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Jennifer Lawrence,...

The many voices of Dan Stevens

Oct 17 2017

People usually look at me funny when I tell them Dan Stevens is my favorite James Bond. While not yet a household name, those who know Stevens usually think of him as Matthew Crawley from Downton Abbey, or...

Anythink Startup Month: Highlights from a month of entrepreneurial celebration

Oct 10 2017

Business plans were written, new connections were made, prototypes were designed and ideas were brought to life. Check out some highlights from September's Anythink Startup Month, a celebration of...

Local entrepreneur spotlight: Sweet Caroline Confections

Sep 25 2017

As part of Anythink Startup Month, we're highlighting entrepreneurs and interesting businesses in Adams County. Need to satisfy your sweet tooth?...

Local entrepreneur spotlight: Welcome to the Bookstore

Sep 18 2017

As part of Anythink Startup Month, we're highlighting entrepreneurs and interesting businesses in Adams County. Stay tuned for weekly profiles throughout September. There’s nothing quite like the...

Local entrepreneur spotlight: Mother Tucker Brewery

Sep 11 2017

As part of Anythink Startup Month, we're highlighting entrepreneurs and interesting businesses in Adams County. Stay tuned for weekly profiles throughout September. Having opened its doors this past...

Local entrepreneur spotlight: Clear Intentions

Sep 4 2017

As part of Anythink Startup Month, we're highlighting entrepreneurs and interesting businesses in Adams County. Stay tuned for weekly profiles throughout September. Did you know that only 17...

Experiencing a Japanese tea ceremony

Aug 25 2017

I had never heard of a Japanese tea ceremony before seeing a post advertising just such a thing on Anythink's Facebook page. I live in Bennett, but the program was being held at Anythink...

BoJack's house, much like his life, is in a precarious position.

BoJack returns, in all his angsty glory

Aug 23 2017

If you are anything like me, you rejoiced at hearing the news that Netflix original series BoJack Horseman will be returning for a fourth season on Sept. 8. If you are not like me, what’s the hold-up? This...

Prepping for Paris: trip planning edition

Aug 16 2017

The prospect of going on a trip invites all sorts of daydreaming. Over the last year or so, my wife and I have fantasized about our honeymoon in Paris. We’ve used language learning programs to burnish our high school French, accumulated a worrying amount of cookbooks about French cuisine, binge-...

5 fantastic fantasy novels for teens

Aug 16 2017

From contemporary to Medieval, there’s an endless amount of fantasy out there to read. Sometimes they involve magic, and sometimes they don’t. Maybe it’s in a mythical land, or maybe it happened in your backyard. You never know what will happen when you pick one of these fantastic fantasy books...

How can I read more? 7 tips for consuming more books

Jul 28 2017

I often find myself asking, “How can I read more books?” Since starting work in libraries, my reading list has become a behemoth, overgrown with amazing content. The reality is that there will never be enough time for any of us to sit down and leisurely take in all of this fantastic material,...