On September 21, 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was first published, and eager readers embarked on their first voyage to Middle-earth. The book’s world of Hobbits, dwarven songs, and mysterious wizards seemed ancient to its readers, but it was crafted from the singular life of its author. A medieval scholar and academic, Tolkien lived in…
BookTok – A New Way to Find Book Recommendations
A few years ago, BookTok didn’t exist. Older social media platforms had communities of book lovers, but TikTok was unknown. Then, seemingly overnight, titles by lesser-known authors were soaring up the bestseller lists, particularly in romance and fantasy genres. Readers, authors, and publishers quickly discovered that the new bookish corner of TikTok was driving the…
Sweet Books to Celebrate Grandparents’ Day
These picture books are perfect for sharing for Grandparents' Day...or any day!
If You Like a Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking
Here are some books similar to A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking that are cozy, heartwarming, and food-related.
If you like Lord Hornblower
These historical fiction sea-fearing titles are filled with adventure and shipboard life, some involving captains.
Book Corner: Weird but True Books to Learn Something New
"Sometimes I want my learning to be entertaining and easily digestible, full of weird-but-true facts that they didn’t teach us in grade school, but that I learned on my own..."
In the Beginning… A Checklist for Genealogical Neophytes
Genealogical research is a profession for some and a hobby for many. With the advent of TV shows such as Who Do You Think You Are? and the multitude of resources available online, there are some interested novices entering the field who need a little help knowing where to start. The following brief overview is for these beginners.
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