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…
Self-Publishing: What an Author Needs to Know
In the past, if an author wanted to publish their work, they had to find a publishing company and sign a contract. Then, the publishing company would do the work of editing, printing, marketing, and distributing the book. Writers whose books were rejected could sign on with a so-called vanity press and pay to have…
Fun Reading Challenges for 2023
Now is the perfect time to start a period of planned reading--with dozens of year-round reading challenges popping up all over the internet.
A Grand Celebration of Irish American History and Culture
Read on for glimpses of Irish American history and culture, as well as recommendations on how to look for Irish ancestors.
Women’s Suffrage in Fredericksburg: Janetta FitzHugh and the Equal Suffrage League
Read about Fredericksburg citizen Janetta R. FitzHugh, who fought for the women's right to vote in the early 20th century.
Detective Fiction’s Golden Age
Join Joy as she guides readers through the a mystery genre filled with amateur sleuths, seemingly impossible crimes, and red herrings galore!
The 1950 Census Is Here!
Census records can reveal family relationships, ages, occupations and more. They are also a window into American life and population trends.
Genealogy Research Tips for Finding Enslaved Ancestors
While researching enslaved ancestors is difficult, it is not impossible. Here are some research tips and resources that you can use to break through into the past and find your family.
Gardening in Small Spaces
You can learn how to use various pots and bits of earth to turn your home, however tiny, into a place of lush colors, delicious tastes, and lovely smells.
Falling in Love with the Bridgertons
Delve into the romantic adventures of this Regency-era family with the NYT best-selling series by Julia Quinn -- coming to Netflix 12/25!
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