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Anna Gooding-Call

Anna Gooding-Call is a librarian and writer originally from rural central New York. She got her BA in the city that inspired "The Twilight Zone" and confirms that the hitchhikers really are weird there. Today, she lives in Massachusetts with her wife and two cats.

Catholic Priests In Poland Burn HARRY POTTER

A Catholic fringe group in Poland has burned a number of books and cultural items, including titles from the Harry Potter fantasy series.

25 Easy And Adorable Crochet Bookmark Patterns

Your new favorite bookmark is a few loops away. Read on for crochet bookmark patterns that will delight, enthrall, and preserve your reading progress.

Underrated Reference Books You’ll Read Cover To Cover

Reference books? Blech! Who wants to read the Oxford English Dictionary from cover to cover? Nobody, that’s who—except the lucky ...

How To Clean Books: Remove Stains, Mold, and Dirt From Old Books

Whether you're a collector or just the owner of a cherished old family heirloom, you need to know how to clean books, especially old ones.

9 Badass Swordswomen of Fantasy

If you crave stories of ladies in armor--real armor, not chainmail bikinis--then look no further. Here are nine of our favorite women warriors of fantasy.

13 Nonfiction Books About Real, Live Librarians

Librarians are the heart of book culture. So read a book about a librarian! Click for 13 nonfiction books about librarians who will knock your socks off.

The Life-Changing Books That Tell You How to Tidy Up

Need more tidying books after finishing KonMari? We've got you covered! Save your space and head to the library to borrow these de-cluttering guides.

23 of the Best Nonfiction Divorce Books For Healing, Support, And Guidance

Going through a divorce? We've got your back! Try a few of the best nonfiction divorce books to help you navigate the process, manage your kids, and heal.

The 15 Best Pregnancy Books: New And Upcoming Titles

The best pregnancy books based on the latest research about getting pregnant, overcoming infertility, and staying healthy for those long months.

All The Books I Do Not Want To Read…But Have To

Sometimes, I have to endure books I do not want to read. Here's why that's a good thing for me, for my library patrons, and for the world.