Cover Me: Songs You Never Knew You Never Knew

Cover Me: Songs You Never Knew You Never Knew July 26, 2018 Writer, writer. Who's the songwriter? Ok friends. It’s been a fun Summer Challenge. Did you meet your goal? If not, I’ve got…

Designated Survivor (Season One)

Designated Survivor (Season One) August 23, 2018 He's trying to save the world again. This time from the Oval Office. August is my least favorite month. It’s just too hot to do anything…

After Kathy Acker: A Literary Biography

After Kathy Acker: A Literary Biography May 7, 2018 Literature's fiercest firebrand gets a critical biography from the wife of her ex-lover. Kathy Acker made a career of splicing public…

Never Buy a Lemon Again

Never Buy a Lemon Again April 2, 2018 When I was a sophomore in high school, a friend got the birthday gift every 16-year-old dreams of: a brand new car! I’m not ashamed to admit that it sparked a bit of jealousy when I saw it next to the beat up ‘72…

Summer Challenge Edition: Picture Book Biographies of Musical Greats

Summer Challenge Edition: Picture Book Biographies of Musical Greats May 15, 2018 There are a bevy of picture book biographies about musicians, artists, and singers from all genres! Add some rock, jazz, folk, swing, blues, and hip hop to your reading…

Puppet Show Premiere: Momotaro

Puppet Show Premiere: Momotaro May 9, 2018 Check out the latest puppet show from Wishing Chair Productions, for fans of Japanese culture and folk tales! Momotaro…

Celebrate Mom with Books

Celebrate Mom with Books May 8, 2018 With Mother’s Day right around the corner, let’s highlight some picture books that star our #1 fans – moms! Is Mommy?  by Victoria…

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

2nd Wednesday Book Club's next book is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles May 10, 2018 Sentenced to live his days in a small room, Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov recounts his version of Russian history…

The Infinity Gauntlet

The Infinity Gauntlet May 14, 2018 WARNING: This post contains spoilers for the film Avengers: Infinity War, because the internet is a cruel place. By now, more people…

A Celebration of the Heart and Soul: The Summer Lights Festival

A Celebration of the Heart and Soul: The Summer Lights Festival May 26, 2018 In celebration of the Library's Summer Challenge theme of "Being a Reading Rockstar," this month's Nashville history post takes a look back at the arts' festival that used…

The Patrick Melrose Novels

The Patrick Melrose Novels June 7, 2018 The new Benedict Cumberbatch adaptation on Showtime is an excellent excuse to finally get around to reading Edward St. Aubyn.   I…

THOSE VHS HOME MOVIES YOU THOUGHT WERE LOST FOREVER

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Book Review: Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets

Book Review: Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets May 22, 2018 Published just in time for Ramadan, the follow-up to Hena Khan's marvelous book of colors delves into the shapes that make up the Muslim world…

Love Bites, or Vampires in Fiction

Love Bites, or Vampires in Fiction October 5, 2025 20 years of Twilight!October 5th, 2025, marks the 20th anniversary of the juggernaut Young Adult novel, which follows the tumultuous romance between Washington…

Cursed Kisses & Burnt Offerings: A List of All My Toxic Faves

Cursed Kisses & Burnt Offerings: A List of All My Toxic Faves October 19, 2025 I actually loved 50 Shades of Grey and Twilight when they came out. Yes, I'm aware of the critiques of both series;…