We’ve mentioned Pinterest a few times here on the blog because we at the Library use it as a resource for creating booklists for our patrons. It’s a great tool for keeping our patrons updated with the latest books; introducing them to what we call “read alikes,” books that, if you liked book X, you … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: A Pinterest Primer
It’s no secret that I’ve spent a fair amount of my Saturdays @ the South space discussing children’s books. This is partly because I believe that children’s books can be great literature and also because I think that adults can find great enjoyment in reading a child’s book, whether or not a child is present … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Something Spooky for Everyone
Today at the South Branch is Caturday!, a day designed to celebrate all things feline. There’s just something about books and cats that go well together, and what better place than the library to celebrate that great combination. We’ve talked about cats before here on the blog, but it seemed like, on Caturday! of all days, another … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Caturday!
Recently on the library’s Facebook page, our excellent Archivist posted an article from blog favorite Book Riot about reading rules. This wasn’t a recent article from Book Riot, but it was new to me and so I read it with the usual alacrity I give to things bookish (i.e. a lot). While I didn’t find … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Reading Rules
We’ve all been there. You order a book, wait for your hold to come in and you *finally* get the e-mail (or call or text) that says your book has arrived and is ready for pickup! You bring your hurried anticipation to the library and take the book home with you to curl up and … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Easing some book anxiety
Last week, I waxed about on and took a walk down memory lane over Susie Derkins because she was the first female character I encountered in my young reading life that was complex and relatable. In reflecting over last week’s post, I also thought it was significant that some of the most memorable of my … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: A Bibliophile Confession Gets Graphic
I love bananas, preferably when they’re slightly green and the peel still has a bit of snap to it. Inevitably when I see rows upon rows of lovely green bananas at the supermarket just waiting for me to bring them home to ripen, I can’t resist. I take them home always hoping they they’ll ripen in … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: How is a hold list like a bunch of bananas?