Summer Reading for Feminists

Summer Reading for Feminists July 14, 2019 Four very different books about female empowerment. This is the best book I've read this year--erudite, hilarious, and inspiring.…

My 2019 Favorite Picture Books [So Far]

My 2019 Favorite Picture Books [So Far] July 16, 2019 It’s only July, but, in my opinion, it’s never too early to name some of your favorite books! Take a look at these wonderful…

Part II of the Dury series: Katharina Dury's Diary

Part II of the Dury series: Katharina Dury's Diary July 23, 2019 If you read May’s blog post about the Dury family, here is Part II of the series, which takes a closer look at Katharina Dury’s 19th-century diary…

Spotlight: Aziz Ansari and Paul Thomas Anderson

Spotlight: Aziz Ansari and Paul Thomas Anderson October 20, 2025 We’ve got a double feature of great movies in the theater right now. Paul…

"We've Landed on the Moon!"

"We've Landed on the Moon!" July 27, 2019 This year marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. In honor of that milestone, Metro Archives recently hosted an exhibit highlighting Nashville’s role in space exploration. Here are a few items…

Tackling the Racism in Children's Classics

Tackling the Racism in Children's Classics August 16, 2019 In Was the Cat in the Hat Black?, author Philip Nel examines the racist illustrations present in a number of Dr. Seuss’s works, and points out racism present in other children’s…

Tackling Racism in Children's Books: Little House on the Prairie

Tackling Racism in Children's Books: Little House on the Prairie August 16, 2019 This blog post is part of a series examining classic children’s literature titles that have been deemed racist. Whether or not you choose to share classic books…

Staying Hydrated in Summer

Staying Hydrated in Summer July 18, 2019 Warmer temperatures and longer days outside increase the risk for dehydration, especially for those in vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. If plain water isn’t your thing, check out these tips…

Must Travel With Books

Must Travel With Books July 30, 2019 I'm going on a trip with my family this weekend-the entire crew. My mom and dad, my brother and sister, and all of our significant others. Plus, all the kids…

Prequels Worth Watching

Prequels Worth Watching August 15, 2019 In anticipation of Netflix’s upcoming The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, here are 7 movie and television prequels worth your time.…

An Ode to NOW CDs

An Ode to NOW CDs August 5, 2019 A little love letter from this 90's kid to her favorite CDs. I can still remember the very first CD I ever bought: Now That's What I Call Music Vol. 8.…

Tackling Racism in Children's Books: What Asterix Taught Me About Parenting

Tackling Racism in Children's Books: What Asterix Taught Me About Parenting August 23, 2019 This blog post is part of a series examining classic children’s literature titles that have been deemed racist. Whether or not you choose to share…

A Universe of Stories: Vintage Space Soundtracks

A Universe of Stories: Vintage Space Soundtracks August 2, 2019 Experience the wonder and terror of off-world living with these vintage space sounds. Whether science-fiction or based…

Bunny

Bunny August 1, 2019 This novel was completely insane in the very best possible way.  Do I know exactly what happened? No, but who cares? I've seen lots of funny comparisons (…

The Female of the Species: Stories of Mystery and Suspense

The Female of the Species: Stories of Mystery and Suspense July 29, 2019 “With wicked insight, Joyce Carol Oates demonstrates why the females of the species—be they six-year olds, seemingly devoted wives, or aging mothers—are by nature more deadly than…