Book Lists

Book Bingo #1

Needs some inspiration on what to read next? Try to get a BINGO by reading everything in the same row, column, or diagonally. BINGOlisten to an audiobooksingle pova fantasy reada sequela banned bookan enemies to lovers tropegreen covera thrifted sci-fi novela book with multiple narratorstrees on the covera book over 750 pagesa book of poetryfree…

Tuesday Ten: Language Day

February 21 was first established as International Mother Language Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. It was organized as a celebration of linguistic and cultural diversity. It is part of a larger initiative to revive many communities’ linguistic heritage as many ethnic languages may become extinct in the…

Tuesday Ten: 10 Books about Self Love on Valentine’s Day

No partner? No problem! Hopefully, you’re not sad about not having a significant other on Valentine’s Day, but if you are here are ten books about self-love to read: #1 “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle: A memoir that explores the author’s journey of self-discovery and liberation, as she reclaims her true identity and becomes more authentic…

Tuesday Ten: National Periodic Table Day

National Periodic Table Day was founded February 7, 2016 by David T. Steineker (an author, inventor, and chemistry teacher) to celebrate the publishing of scientist John Newlands’ periodic table of elements on February 7, 1863.  The Russian chemist and scientist who formulated the present-day periodic table in 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev was born a day before.…

Tuesday Ten: National Backwards Day

January 31st is National Backwards Day. Backwards day was created by Sarah Nichole Miller and Megan Emily Scott while they were working on a farm. They came up with the rules on January 29th, 1961 and word spread around town with the community doing things backward. The women made the day on January 31st and…

Tuesday Ten: International Day of Education

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” –Benjamin Franklin The right to education is preserved in Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It calls for free and compulsory elementary education. Here are ten books to help you further your education. #1 A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking #2 Proust…

Tuesday Ten: 10 Books to Read in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr

It took 15 years to create a federal holiday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s legacy. Here are 10 books to read that commemorate his legacy and spirit. #1 Beloved by Toni Morrison #2 Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler #3 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou #4…

Tuesday Ten: 10 Books with Dogs

Dogs are said to be a man’s best friend. who can’t resist those fluffy ears and wagging tails? Here are ten books that have dogs in them in some form or fashion. #1 The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster #2 Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls #3 The Curious Incident of the Dog…

Tuesday Ten: 10 Fairytale Retellings

There are myths, legends, and fairytales that we tell time and time again. Here are some suggestions for new takes on some classic stories. #1 Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron #2 Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire #3 Cinder by Marissa Meyer #4 A Thousand…