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Celebrating Black History Month: Must-Reads To Inspire and…

- 202602.01 | 202503.01 - Aislynn comment

Black History Month offers us a chance to honor the rich history, culture, and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. We’ve curated a list of incredible books that delve into the past, celebrate the present,…

This and That Redux

- 202510.09 | 202510.09 - Aislynn comment

Horror Collector #1 by Midori Sato and Norio Tsuruta Horror Collector #1 by Midori Sato and Norio Tsuruta is a series of six creepy Japanese-centric urban legend short stories. I like Fushigi Senno, despite his…

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Bounty of the Natural World

- 202509.30 | 202510.04 - Aislynn comment

Respect the Insect by Jules Howard and Gosia Herba Howard and Herba’s Respect the Insect looks at a wide range of insects and the beneficial roles they play, from helping to break down decomposing material,…

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Magick and Mysticism

- 202509.27 | 202509.21 - Aislynn comment

Norse Mysticism by Disa Forvisin Forvisin’s Norse Mysticism explores the ancient mysteries of myth and magic. There are chapters on runes, Norse deities, and traditional magic, as well as historical contexts. I love how the…

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Doll Seed by Michele Tracy Berger

- 202509.24 | 202509.23 - Aislynn comment

Berger’s Doll Seed is a collection of short stories with psychological / speculative horror themes. They are woven through with unsettling ideas about such things as ethical concerns regarding technology, or questions surrounding identity. These…

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Dandelion by Sabir Pirzada

- 202509.22 | 202509.21 - Aislynn comment

Coupled with manga art from a variety of different artists, Pirzada’s Dandelion was an interesting foray into humanity’s possible future, and how the best of intentions can go horribly awry. Hoping to present the world…

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More Big Dreams

- 202509.21 | 202509.25 - Aislynn comment

Beyoncé by Maria Isabel Vegara Sanchez Beyoncé by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara explores the life of this bright and beautiful personality. Her first ‘gig’ was singing for a captive audience at her mother's hair salon,…

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Spectacular September Stack Selections

- 202509.11 | 202509.11 - Aislynn comment

Step into September with our Month in Books series! Explore spectacular selections perfect for refreshing your fall reading list. Discover new favorites and celebrate the season with stories for every reader. Secrets of the Home…

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Book Review- River of Ink by Paul M…

- 202509.07 | 202509.08 - Aislynn comment

Cooper’s River of Ink is an exquisite offering whose words sing in the blood. Ink spills across the cover like the eponymous river, evoking the beautiful nature of the story within. This is a tale…

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Little Of This, Little Of That

- 202506.06 | 202506.05 - Aislynn comment

Chinese Proverbs Illustrated: The Wisdom of Cheng-yu translated by James Trapp Chinese Proverbs Illustrated is a delightful lesson in linguistics, namely proverbs/idiomatic phrases in Chinese. A cheng-yu is a series of four characters that represents…