Recently, one of our wonderful librarians took on the touchy subject of poetry here on the blog, namely getting over the apprehension that often comes with the suggestion of reading poetry. I completely agree with her, both that reading poetry can cause that knot in your stomach that often comes with trying something unfamiliar, but … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Easing past your Metrophobia
In the ruminations about reading resolutions and challenges appearing here over the past two weeks was a link to a counterpoint article from the blog Broke by Books in which the blogger makes many great points, but when she talks about cookbooks (albeit lovingly) she says “I didn’t feel like I could legitimately say I … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Cookbooks Count As Reading!
My original thoughts for this Saturday’s post was to do another holiday-related post. But then I thought it might be a bit too cliche and possibly stressful for our readers. As many of us are getting down to the wire for Christmas, having yet another holiday post might just be too much for some. But then I … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: 2015 in Review
This may come as a surprise to our beloved readers, but the Peabody Library’s blog is not the only blog out there with interesting content. Long before I started having an absolute blast writing the Saturdays at the South section and peppering all of you with my quirky recommendations, I was (and still am) a longtime blog … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: From Blog to Book
This past week, various social media channels exploded over a controversy about the representation of marginalized children in literature. Some were saying that there are plenty of books out there about diversity, while many others decried that, despite what is out there already, there are not nearly enough. I won’t reproduce the arguments or participants here, … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Diversity in Books
When I was in college, my grandparents sent me an adorable “thinking of you” card with a cartoon cat in the clouds. Attached with perforation to this card was a bookmark with the same cartoon cat floating on a book, that said: “Travel by book… and never lose your place.” It was so sweet and … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Travel by Book
I was delighted to see that “man’s best friend” has been featured on the Main’s card catalog display and earlier this week on the blog. As a lover of animals of all types, I’m always cheered when others appreciate the power of the companion animal and as someone who has had the privilege to own … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Literary Cats