Category: Recommendations
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How to Read Practical Magic
Midnight margaritas, anyone? If that phrase has you dancing around your kitchen, I’d wager that you’re itching with anticipation as we creep closer to the autumn equinox. It’s also quite possible that you’ve already been to the theater to see the newly released, Practical Magic 2. It’s been 31 years since author Alice Hoffman began…
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at Russell Library
A Legacy for Children’s Literacy by Amy S. You may have heard the mournful news of Dolly Parton’s passing. Here at Russell Library, we are deeply saddened by the loss of such a guiding light in America. Dolly Parton chose to use her fortune and influence to help children learn to read and to love…
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Wine & Words: Famesick
By Lena Dunham Let’s set the scene. It’s Brooklyn circa 2012, when craft beer was the king of kings, people had mustache tattoos on their fingers and polka dots transformed the manic pixie girls into fashion icons. Chunky necklaces and bright colors absorbed women’s bodies, which resembled a sense of hope. Obama was in his…
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Novels for the Nervous System
Scanning the shelves of the Russell Library, I find myself drawn in by a cozy bookstore, a quaint cafe, and a magical library. The warm glow of a whimsical storefront captures my attention, my focus lingers as I admire an adorable feline surrounded by steaming cups of coffee. These cozy, pastel-toned scenes offer an immediate…
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