Category Archives: Books

Flood of Blood

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Why all the fuss over vampires? It seems like the popularity of vampires goes up and down with the times, and lately it’s on the upswing again.  You can blame Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight books and the movies based on them starring young heartthrob Robert Pattinson.  Thanks to the Twilight series, TV shows such as True Blood and The Vampire Diaries (both of which are based on books) have become favorites with people craving more stories about bloodsuckers. What is it … Continue reading →

Fifty Shades of Hype

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Why do we so often buy into trends? There’s a book that’s been big on the radar lately.  Perhaps you’ve heard of Fifty Shades of Grey?  I first heard of it a short while back on The Today Show.  Women especially seem to be excited about this book, buying up copies in bookstores and holding book club discussions.  They talk of its sexiness, claiming it’s so steamy and appealing that you can’t put it down.  Being a librarian, I try … Continue reading →

Storytime

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Why do some adults, regardless of whether they have children, read children’s books? Mea culpa.  I confess.  I’m an adult with a guilty passion–I read children’s books.  And I indulge in this passion.  Everyday.  And I don’t even have any kids.  Wanna know what’s scarier?  I’m not the only adult who has this passion. Working in a library, I’m naturally surrounded by all kinds of books, so I probably see as many if not more children’s books than the average … Continue reading →