Resistance Books to Guide Your Actions
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15 Essential Books to Read for the Resistance
The thought of getting involved in a movement can be overwhelming; you might not be sure where you can start, who to approach, or how to begin your activist journey.
Luckily, many people have been in the same place before and have written books that can help point the way for others. There are plenty of options out there for people who want to gain an understanding of the context and history of resistance, including famous texts that have formed the foundation for many movements. There are literal handbooks, written by people who have dedicated their lives to activism, which are full of invaluable advice for anyone wanting to get involved in present-day resistance. Wherever you live, whatever your circumstances, and whatever you feel you can bring to the resistance movement you’re drawn to, these books will help you find your way in the times to come.
How to Host the Best Library Trivia Program Your Town Has Ever Seen
On its face, running a trivia event seems pretty straightforward, but our version had a couple elements that really set us apart from the other local trivia night offerings: we were able to use these events to foster strong relationships with our attendees, and we leaned into our personalities and senses of humor to make the program unique.
Are you thinking about organizing a trivia program at your library? Here are some tips and tricks that helped make our program successful:
Announcing the Discworld Graphic Novel Universe
Terry Pratchett fans should be excited about these upcoming graphic novels based on the expansive Discworld series. The first ones are due for release next year!
Werewolf Horror to Sink Your Teeth Into
If you’re a horror fan who loves monster stories, then you’re probably just as excited as we are for Nat Cassidy’s latest, When the Wolf Comes Home, which hit shelves this week. You might read the title and think, “Okay, this is surely a werewolf story. I know what to expect.” But horror fiends, you would be wrong. Cassidy’s novel is going to surprise you, and so do these three wolfy horror novels. So while you’re waiting to get your hands on your When the Wolf Comes Home library hold, check out these creepy werewolf (and other werecreature) tales.
A Cozy Middle-Aged Cooking Romance
I discovered the romance novels of Cathy Yardley this winter. And then I proceeded to make my way through most of her backlist in just a few weeks. Her contemporary romances have an ideal ratio of fun to emotion. Her characters have deep, interesting, and often twisty backstories. But they also have passions and a sense of humor that come alive on the page. And her banter—don’t get me started on how good Cathy Yardley writes banter. Her love stories are diverse, often geeky, and always passionate. Also, several of her novels feature middle-aged characters, which I love. Among her many wonderful romance novels, one of them stood out as my favorite (so far).
