Three Audiobook Apps You Can Use with Your Anythink Library Card
Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of audiobooks but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re […]
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46 Finds to Spark Your Summer Creativity
We believe reading is a year-round adventure, but wouldn’t you agree that every season brings its own kind of magic?
Top 10 Questions about Anythink’s mySummer Program
The sun is shining brighter, and the weather is getting warmer, which means it’s time for mySummer! This annual celebration
Cozy Books Perfect for Winter
Picture this: It’s a cold, wintery day outside. There’s snow on the ground and, even with the sun shining above,
Treasures in the Attic: Are Your Antiques Worth Anything?
Have you ever wondered if you could resell your thrift store finds for a decent profit? Do you want to
Excuse Me While I Bawl My Eyes Out
There are few things as cathartic for me as a good cry over a movie or book. Give me a doomed
Wordless Picture Books: Some Possibilities
Have you read a wordless picture book? To put the slightly obvious into words: a wordless picture book is a
Story to the Beat: Unpacking the Charm of Jukebox Musicals
The world of musical theatre is a mesmerizing realm where storytelling is brought to life through the fusion of captivating
A Year in Books
There is something ridiculously satisfying and pleasant about logging books and other media I’ve consumed — at least for me.
Top 10 Digital Checkouts of 2023
If you’re anything like me, you love a good Top 10 list. Am I in that upper echelon that has
A Beginner’s Guide to Falling Back in Love with Science Fiction
In recent years, I’ve begun to fall a little bit out of love with science fiction. I was first captivated by
A Paul Simon Primer
Earlier this year, Paul Simon released “Seven Psalms,” a full album in a single, continuous 33-minute track. It is a
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
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 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