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Opening Night
Opening Night
January 25, 2018
A movie about a musical about one hit wonders with JC Chasez and Topher Grace? Yes please.
I’ve been struggling with reading lately. We’re four weeks…
Rock 'n' Roll Running
Rock 'n' Roll Running
April 26, 2018
Let's run! Let's rock! Yeah!
This weekend is the annual St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon, so to celebrate, I have two movies to…
Remembering Ursula Le Guin
Remembering Ursula Le Guin
January 24, 2018
Visionary science fiction and fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin has passed away at the age of 88.
Visionary science fiction and fantasy…
Things I Should Have Known
Things I Should Have Known
September 11, 2025
I consider myself a fairly well-read human being. I mean, working at the library, it’s kind of a job hazard. But every now and then I come across something that really opens up new…
Olympics at Home!
Olympics at Home!
February 9, 2018
The Winter Olympics may be happening in South Korea, but you can have your own olympics right in your living room!
Today is opening day of the 2018…
Crash Override
Crash Override
March 11, 2018
An award winning game designer tells what it was like to be at the center of Gamer Gate.
Zoe Quinn was Gamer Gate’s patient zero. Quinn’s abusive ex…
Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks
Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks
February 8, 2018
Calling all gamers! Put down your dice and pick up this book.
My husband doesn’t really—you know—read. As much as I’ve tried, it just…
2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
February 15, 2018
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the neighborhood where she lives and the prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these…
How to Grow a Scientist
How to Grow a Scientist
February 23, 2018
How to grow a scientist in your home garden --- just add curiosity and freedom to explore!
Winter is almost over! (Maybe not totally…
Write, Wire or Call Me Real Soon
Write, Wire or Call Me Real Soon
February 24, 2018
In honor of African American History Month (and also the month of love), I'm honoring a local Nashville citizen and veteran, Raymond Whittaker, from the small collection of his correspondence, ephemera,…
California Typewriter
California Typewriter
February 22, 2018
Clickety-clack! The typewriter is back!
I love when people geek out about things. I, myself, have fangirl-ed Joss Whedon, The Dukes of…