We observe Women’s History Month to honor the women who refused to stay silent. So what better way to elevate their voices than by reading what others tried to censor? Dive into this sensational list of 10 classic banned books written by female authors... Read More

This week’s Fun and Fancy Word is… Yammer! It’s less confusing than a gibber, but once it goes on long enough, you’ll still regret raising the subject anyway. ... Read More

Lois Lowry's classic novel, The Giver, depicts a world without Humanities. It warns us about the dangers of forgetting our past and our capacity for art, of existing in a world of sameness.... Read More

For St. Patrick’s Day, we’re taking a look at the aphorism, “Luck of the Irish.” While used with a positive connotation today, a look into Irish history reveals a much darker past. But how could “good luck” be so sinister?... Read More

This week’s Fun and Fancy Word is… Oxter! Cross your arms, and you’ll likely find your hand in one. Can you guess what it means? See if you’re right.... Read More

T he phrase "turn the other cheek" has come to be interpreted as an admonishment to “just let it go.” But that understanding of... Read More.

T here are 172 million women in the United States (as of July 2024). And March is Women’s History Month, when we recognize their... Read More.

This Week's Fun & Fancy Word... B iblioklept: You definitely want to avoid having one of these in your library or bookstore. Because... Read More.