#Saturday Reads

A Bookish Coastal U.S. Road Trip: I-95

Bangor to Key West. 13 states. Buckle up, because we've got cemeteries, old buildings, libraries, and bookstores to visit on this road trip!

The Danger — and Necessity — of Paranoid Reading

What is paranoid reading, and why does Twitter seem to gravitate towards it? Here are the dangers and uses of this kind of criticism.

The Most Influential Sci-Fi Books of All Time

The most influential sci-fi books of all time examine humanity's longest-held hopes and deepest, most visceral fears.

The Legacy of The Baby-Sitters Club

Why does THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB endure? The affirming, surprising, and most of all lasting legacy of The Baby-Sitters Club.

How To Fight Book Bans and Challenges: An Anti-Censorship Tool Kit

A guide to how to fight back against censorship and book challenges, including tools and techniques for citizens and gatekeepers.

The Strange Posthumous Journey of Dorothy Parker’s Ashes

The curious and circuitous journey of Dorothy Parker's ashes.

The Canon of Children’s Literature: Does it Exist? Should it?

Mensa For Kids and National Endowment for the Humanities both offer versions of a canon of children's literature — but is a "canon" helpful?

Times Are Changing: COVID-19 and Library Late Fees

How has COVID-19 impacted the movement of libraries going fine-free?

How Are Romance Novel Covers Made?

Romance novels are a billion dollar industry, and covers are their primary marketing tool. But, how are romance novel covers made today?

Cookbook Showdown: Best Buttermilk Biscuit Recipes

4 cookbooks go head to head in a battle of the best buttermilk biscuit recipes, complete with photos of the mouth-watering finished products.