Agatha Christie, Author and Mystery
Agatha Christie became an author of mysteries in 1920, with the publication of her first novel, “The Mysterious Affair at […]
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The Success of “Succession”
My father and I agreed about many things. “Simon & Garfunkel.” “Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid.” Tastykake Jelly Krimpets. But
The Butterfly Effect in Action
Butterfly effect [noun]: a situation in which an action or change that does not seem important has a very large effect.
What’s in a Name?
“Hi, this is Anythink Wright Farms. My name is Zesha. How can I help you?” “Hi…what’s your name?” “Zesha. With
Is May (Not So) Secretly Star Wars Month?
There are many holidays celebrated within the Star Wars universe, like Boonta Eve on Tatooine and Naboo’s Festival of Light,
Cult Classics and Classic Cults
cult [NOUN] a relatively small group of people having beliefs or practices, especially relating to religion, that are regarded by
Snacks and Spells Campaign Log
As the teen guide at Anythink Huron Street, my favorite part of my job is to lead programs at the
How I Stopped Feeling Guilty Over Guilty Pleasures
When you’re an English major at a small liberal arts university, there are unspoken expectations of what you wear, the
The Fifth Annual Retroactive Academy Awards
The Oscars are changing. Among 2023’s nominees were a historically popular spectacle (“Avatar: The Way of Water”); an all-time great
“Could I get a Black Eye with an almond milk substitute?”
I love cafes. I love (the idea of) sitting down in a cozy chair in the corner of a novelty
The Poetry of Fall
There is something so comforting about the arrival of fall. When the season begins to lean heavily into August, I
The Global Impact of K-pop
In this day and age, if you haven’t heard of K-pop, you are probably living under a rock. On top of its global
Colorado Authors You Should Know
While Colorado might not be the literary hub that New York or Washington are, we we have our fair share
Of trees and wonder, self and other
In the presence of trees, I am often filled with a sense of wonder. Observing them, I appreciate their poetry.
Misunderstood Sayings… and Books that Prove the Counterparts True
Author’s note: This post has been updated to include more accurate information about the origin of these quotes and their contexts.
Waterskiing across the surface of a poem
Right now, I think we’re all looking for ways to either escape or make sense of what’s going on in
Laugh til you cry: Great books by female comedians
Just this morning, I finished the masterful comedic gem Dear Girls by Ali Wong. It was the perfect traveling book for
The important thing about ‘Goodnight Moon’
Today, as I sit at the library, my son is on a field-trip to see Goodnight Moon at the Denver
Review: ‘Blue Horses’ by Mary Oliver
I truly love the late Mary Oliver’s poetry. Most recently, I finished her Blue Horses collection. She had such a sincere love for nature and