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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.

Literary Tourism: Salem, Massachusetts

I’m lucky to live in one of the most literary small cities on the East Coast. Well, in Massachusetts, anyway. ...

Delicious Comic Cookbooks For The Consummate Food Nerd

Cooking is the sunshine of my life, but so are comic books. This is a terrible burden on my life. ...

An Atheist Reads Narnia

Even as an atheist who reads Narnia books, I know it’s a cliché to think of them as a Christian ...

All The Books About Trump’s Presidency…So Far

Say what you will about a life of perfidy and misconduct, it’s fun to read about criminality. Devotees of true ...

25 Little Free Library Plans + Pre-Builts That Will Blow Your Mind

Little Free Library plans are just a click away, from easy birdhouse-style boxes to swanky architectural marvels. Pull out your toolbox! It's project time!

7 Unique Book Group Ideas You’d Actually Show Up For

Looking for unique book group ideas? Look no further! Rock your literary world with these 7 themes for book clubs you'll want to show up for.