So far this week I have covered Aristotle and Dante (one of my favourite books) and a collection of comic books and graphic novels. Today’s blog review will discuss the medium of film. TBPL has a growing collection of lgbt films - primarily non-fiction, but also some popular big name movies. Out of these, I... Continue Reading →
Pride Week (Graphic Novels and Comics)
To continue with some reviews for Pride Week, I have a collection of lgbt related graphic novels that are part of TBPL’s collection. The three comics are: Drama by Raina Telgemeier, Kevin Keller by Dan Parent and A + E 4Ever by Ilike Merey. Each of these have characters in the lgbt community with vastly... Continue Reading →
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
From June 8th to June 15th, Thunder Bay is celebrating its 4th annual Thunder Pride. Full of events and activities culminating in a parade on June 14th. It is a event full of social inclusion and awareness for all members of the LGBT community. So in this week I will provide a few reviews of... Continue Reading →
Bossypants by Tina Fey
To start off this review, I have to say, OH MY GOD, I freaking love Tina Fey. My unconditional love aside I want to talk about Bossypants. I had this autobiography recommended to me by a really good friend two years ago when the book was first published. I can now look back and think... Continue Reading →
Quiet, Please: Dispatches of a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas
Have you ever wondered what it is a librarian actually does? When I started off as a page at the old Mary JL Black Library in 2006 I can tell you with all honesty I had no idea what a librarian did. It’s funny, but we think that librarians and libraries are a thing of... Continue Reading →
“Just End Already !” The Ruins by Scott B. Smith
So at my second job I have been listening to a ton of audiobooks. For those who have never tried one before you definitely should. They are both enjoyable and super convenient when you don’t have time to pick up a book but have the time to multitask and listen to one. Now that being... Continue Reading →
Afraid by Jack Kilborn
By Eric Stein For all the horror lovers out there, this is a novel for you, just in time for Halloween. Jack Kilborn (aka J.A. Konrath) delivers an incredibly chilling, gruesome tale of the small city of Safe Haven, Wisconsin. For the readers out there who love horror, or even those like myself that want... Continue Reading →
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