Bel Canto – Ann Patchett – Scorpios can be quite passionate and curious about how human beings tick. Bel Canto (“Beautiful Song”) takes place in an unknown South American country at the president’s home, where a famous opera singer will dazzle the dignitaries. Terrorists seize control of the home and hold the attendees hostage, and the…
Chip Cooper’s photographs of Alabama resonate with a sense of time, past and passing. Printed in vivid color, these varied images may depict the reflections in the window of a beautiful old door, a dogwood in autumn, or the old local grocery store. Cooper reveals structure, not only in a length of fence, or the…
No, we didn’t just make up a new word. NaNoWriMo, or national novel writing month, is a program that encourages writers to do what they love: write! Dedicating the time to writing 1,667 words every day in November can add up to a 50,000-word draft in the end. Don’t believe us? Some popular works, such…
The United States celebrated Veteran’s Day every November 11th which observes the armistice that ended the First World War. The armistace went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. It was called “Armistice Day” until May 1954 when Congress officially named it “Veteran’s Day.” The holiday…
November 1st marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month! To celebrate sure to check out some of these books by Native American Authors showcasing the rich cultures of Indigenous Peoples in a variety of genres! Classics by Native American Authors Ceremony Tayo, a young Native American, has been a prisoner of the Japanese during…
While we may not be able to celebrate Halloween in our traditional methods with large gatherings/parties and visiting others this year, it’s still possible to have a great Halloween virtually, with family, or even on your own! Check out some of these activity books for Halloween inspiration! Extreme Pumpkin Carving Providing a new twist on…
