A question I’ve asked myself as a devoted reader of speculative literature, and one I’ve been asked a fair amount of times as a librarian, is what exactly is the difference between post-apocalyptic and dystopian fiction? Along with why would I want to read something so frightening and depressing? It can be helpful to know (and…
Can’t Miss April 2019 Reads
April 2019 is a busy month in the publishing world, which is great news for those of us who are gearing up for Summer Reading! Whether you're into memoirs, romance, thrillers, historical or literary fiction, this month has a hit for you to enjoy. Here's a look at a few April reads that immediately…
Arthurian Legend: Then, Now, and Forever
My introduction to Arthurian legend came at the ripe age of 14 when I first read The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The cryptic but beautiful descriptions of the magic that the priestesses of the Mother Goddess wield transported me to Avalon. Morgaine was the first character of her kind I was exposed to…
The Little Free Libraries of Lawrence
In 2009, the first Little Free Library was constructed by a man named Todd Bol in Hudson, Wisconsin. What started as a spiritual gesture to honor his late mother, June, quickly became a neighborhood sensation. And less than a decade later it has evolved into a movement that has taken over the world with more…
This is a test blog post for Leah, don’t touch Leah
WRiting some stuff. You know trains of thought. Your Mom Godzilla Lawrence Picks: The Many Hats of the Mighty King List created by LPL_LeahN Stephen King is one of my favorite authors and without a doubt one of the most prolific wordsmiths of my generation. Cranking out 58 novels, six nonfiction books, and over 200…
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