12 Great New Paperbacks in Honor of Paperback Book Day
July 30 is Paperback Book Day. I don’t know if anyone celebrates this as a holiday, but I vote we start. The day is meant to...
A Batch of Books About the Soviet Union
The Soviet Union was the largest country in the world, spanning eleven time zones and covering most of both Asia and Europe from 1922 to 1991....
The Best Places to Find Library Jobs
The search for library jobs is a complicated but alluring endeavor. The profession itself is often romanticized and misunderstood. Outdated perceptions and difficult certification processes mean...
Everything You Need to Know About Harlequin Manga
Romance series make up a significant chunk of the manga market. Not only do contemporary high school romances pervade the shoujo category, many fantasy titles feature...
I Don’t Know You: Don’t Ask Me for Book Recommendations
This month, I moved to a new state where I knew a handful of people. And “knew” is a strong word to describe the relationship I...
Little Free Diverse Libraries: What They Are and How You Can Help
“Mommy, Hair Love inspires me to love my hair.” Spontaneous, honest, and joyful expressions like this happen when kids recognize themselves in books. In this case,...
States With the Best (and Worst) Vaccination Rates in the U.S.
The U.S. covid-19 vaccination rate is currently 49.71%, ranked 22nd in the world, down from 18th place just last week. But which individual states are doing...
9 Spooky Horror Books Set in High School
The stares, the snickers, the constant teasing from the students at Roanoke High—combined with her own self-doubt and absentee parents—finally takes its toll on Mildred Waco....
What Is a PEM File and How Do You Use It?
PEM is a container file format often used to store cryptographic keys. It’s used for many different things, as it simply defines the structure and encoding...
Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Ohlin, Adrian, Jin, and More
Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Alix Ohlin, Emily Adrian, Ha Jin, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about...
