The Art of the Antagonist
Who doesn’t love a good villain? The entire plot of a story can be made or broken with something as […]
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Impactful Science Fiction: Reading the “Lady Astronaut” series by Mary Robinette Kowal
The story begins in “The Calculating Stars,” the 2018 novel by Mary Robinette Kowal, when a huge meteor hits earth
A Beginner’s Horror Book Primer
Horror is my favorite genre, and it is at its best when it is shared with others. Everyone has unique
A Beginner’s Horror Book Primer
Horror is easily my favorite genre. Each way of experiencing horror is unique. Everyone has unique tastes and certain things
The Soundtrack of My Life, Or The Reminiscence Bump
They say that the music you listen to when you’re a teen is the music you’ll love for the rest
The Debate on “Smelly Food”
I want you to imagine your favorite food. Maybe it’s pizza, the dough made using a secret family recipe. Maybe
Warrior: The Resurgence of Bruce Lee’s Vision
During the pandemic lockdown in 2020, many individuals, including myself, indulged in binge-watching numerous shows, both old favorites and new
A Reader’s Rove
I long to take a book lover’s journey around the world. But a very specific one. I guess we could
How to Make This Halloween All Treat, No Trick!
Happy spooky season! The first day of fall is just around the corner, and it’ll be October before we know
Book Eight: For Lucinda Riley
In 2013, author Lucinda Riley embarked on an ambitious quest: to write seven interwoven novels about seven adopted sisters. Each
Fact or Fanfiction?
When I say “fanfiction,” you don’t say it’s an embarrassment to the world of literature! Just like any genre that
When was the last time you went adventuring?
Let’s go on an adventure! Not the kind where you have to stress about finding plane tickets for or invest
How does the story end?
Maybe it’s the completist in me, but I just can’t stand an unfinished story. You know, like when you’re watching
A Year in the Life
I love the movie “Julie and Julia.” It’s got it all. Cooking. Whimsy. Streep. And the “year in the life”
What is Intergenerational Trauma?
You may have heard the term “intergenerational trauma” being thrown around a lot in the last year. And even if
The Evolution of Video Games: From “Pong” to Virtual Realities
Nestled within the enchanting realm of our Wright Farms branch, step into a world of gaming as you enter The
Zero to Hero
Like many kids growing up, I always wanted to be a superhero. I wanted to fight crime and save people
The ABCs of LGBTQIA+
Happy Pride Month! The LGBTQIA+ community is one that prides itself on words and language, slang and nicknames. It is best
Let’s Bake a Cake
PLAN Let’s bake a cake. What kind? Do we think chocolate? Vanilla? Lemon? Ooh, lemon. Now it’s time to