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Book cover for the Star Trek Cookbook.
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More than 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes, but only 10% know it. Use this quick screening tool to assess your risk.
Promotional poster for the series "Agatha Raisin" featuring Ashley Jensen in a pink dress and large orange hat, standing before a cottage.
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I love love love cozy mysteries. These books and shows are what I consume after reading and/or watching my other favorite genres—Horror and SciFi. Cozies are what I cozy up to when I’m feeling too exhausted and stressed. They are also what I go to if I don’t want to be overwhelmed by too graphic or too explicit content. All the TV series mentioned have books associated with the series. All of the series mentioned here are available from Nashville Public Library!
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"The Invalid's Story"

“The Invalid’s Story” is a raucous story by Mark Twain about a case of mistaken identities. It is a testament to how olfactory images can truly color a piece of literature. The story details the unfortunate misadventures of two men on a train and their attempts to fight a terrible smell which they mistake for a rotting corpse. In the end, all of their attempts are fruitless.