January 20th is #PenguinAwarenessDay and we’re celebrating the best way we know how—with books! From beautiful images to delightful tales for both adults and children, these fun reads celebrate and commemorate these fascinating and beloved flightless birds. The Penguin Lessons by Tom Michell A unique and moving real-life story of the extraordinary bond between a young teacher and a penguin. In 1975, twenty-three-year-old Englishman Tom Michell follows his wanderlust to Argentina, where he becomes assistant master at a prestigious boarding school. But Michell’s adventures really begin when, on a weekend in Uruguay, he rescues a penguin covered in oil from…
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There’s a Book for That: Memorial Day
May 30th is Memorial day. The last Monday in May, originally designated as “Decoration Day” in 1868, honors American men and women who have died in…
Q&A with debut author, Bill Beverly
If you haven't already read Dodgers or added it to your TBR list, now is the time! Dodgers is a dark, unforgettable coming-of-age debut novel…
Movie Trailer of the Week: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
In case you haven't heard, the trailer for The Girl on the Train has arrived and although there may be some changes from Paula Hawkins’ bestselling…
There’s a Book for That: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Since 1990, during the month of May, America has celebrated the historic and cultural contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our society. In…
Everything You Need to Know About #Readathon 2016 for Tomorrow
National Readathon Day is almost here! Get ready to post reading selfies all day long, and be sure to follow the hashtag #Readathon2016 to see…
