Stipula fountain pen, opens a new window by Antonio Litterio / CC BY-SA 3.0, opens a new window / cropped There are some passages from literature that make such an impact on us as readers that we feel an urge to quote them to others. The classic quotations below include some of the most well-known examples in literature, as well as a few that are somewhat lesser known. Do you have what it takes to guess which book they came from? Good luck! “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice ..read more

pink tulips and purple iris in a blue mason jar next to kitchen utensils and parsley in a bowl and towels on a counter in a kitchen, opens a new window by ProFlowers / CC BY 2.0 DEED, opens a new window / Cropped from original Each May, Food Allergy Awareness Month provides an opportunity to promote awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis. It is also a chance for individuals and families living with food allergies to celebrate their strength and inspire each other. Check out these books if you are looking for connection, to refresh your education or just for a new allergen-free recipe. Whe ..read more

Nnendi Okorafor attending Necronomicon 2017., opens a new window by Bryan Alexander, opens a new window / CC BY 2.0 DEED, opens a new window / Cropped from original For some readers, they seek books that will not only spark their interest but take them to worlds far beyond their own. No author knows this more than the critically acclaimed writer Nnedi Okorafor. For over a decade, this Nigerian-American writer has captured the imaginations of both children and young adults with her page-turning works that blend Afrofuturism and Afrojujuism. In celebration of her 50th birthday on April 8, we're ..read more

Armory Invitational Track and Field, opens a new window by Steven Pisano, opens a new window / CC BY 2.0 DEED, opens a new window / Cropped from original Run, run, run! A little sweat never hurt anyone! The weather is heating up so grab your sweats, gulp down your favorite sports drink, and get sporty with these fun titles.  For Shouta Kikuzato, life has taken quite a turn. A terrible accident cost him not only his right leg but also his dreams of starting on the school soccer team. In the cool manga Run on Your New Legs, Shouta crosses paths with Chidori, a local prosthetist who not only ..read more

Adults hugging, opens a new window by Ron Lach, opens a new window / Pexels, opens a new window / Cropped and re-sized Remarkably Bright Creatures came out nearly two years ago, yet it remains a top New York Times bestseller and is still very popular among Chicago Public Library patrons. It makes sense. The book’s themes of grief, the human-animal bond and unlikely friendships are all written in a heartfelt way. Below are some titles that have a similar focus on unlikely friendships and the healing they bring. In Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson, Lillian is tasked with caring for the twin s ..read more

Lobito_birdwatching, opens a new window by Madaleno Constantino, opens a new window / Public Domain, opens a new window / Cropped from original Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day to remind everyone to care for our planet, including the land, water and air all around us. Getting outside to explore nature is a great way to celebrate this environmental holiday. One easy way to explore and appreciate nature in the city is to go birding, or birdwatching. Not sure where to start? Get some help in How to Bird. Birds live in every part of the world, so anyone can become a birder simply by ..read more

Corsage - 2, opens a new window by Tyler Nienhouse, opens a new window / CC BY 2.0, opens a new window / cropped from original Stephen King, also known as The King of Horror, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his debut novel Carrie. Although much time has passed since Carrie first made an appearance on shelves, the novel has withstood the test of time. This book altered the landscape of horror writing and how we explore the genre today. Carrie was groundbreaking in the sense that there are no ghosts or monsters in this story, just cruel teenagers, an overbearing mother and a misfit teenag ..read more

Nnendi Okorafor attending Necronomicon 2017., opens a new window by Bryan Alexander, opens a new window / CC BY 2.0 DEED, opens a new window / Cropped from original For some readers, they seek books that will not only spark their interest but take them to worlds far beyond their own. No author knows this more than the critically acclaimed writer Nnedi Okorafor. For over a decade, this Nigerian-American writer has captured the imaginations of both children and young adults with her page-turning works that blend Afrofuturism and Afrojujuism. In celebration of her 50th birthday on April 8, we're ..read more

Young Girls Laughing, opens a new window by PNW Production, opens a new window / Pexels License, opens a new window Is April Fools' Day your favorite holiday? If so, I'm guessing you love to fool people, make people laugh or just be silly. People have been playing tricks and jokes on others since the 1500s, which makes April Fools' the longest running joke ever! If you're looking for some inspiration or new jokes, look no further than below. No More School, April Fools! sounds like one big prank, doesn't it? But only at Ella Mentary School where the My Weird School Kids attend would a Teachers ..read more

Caution Tape, opens a new window by David von Diemar, opens a new window / Unsplash, opens a new window If you're a fan of true crime, you are probably fascinated by the dark side of human nature - and you've probably wondered what it would take to solve a mystery on your own. You are probably also aware that sometimes, using real stories for entertainment can cause unintended harm, while other times, putting a new spotlight on a case can be exactly what's needed to solve it. These twisty-turny mysteries explore all angles of the true crime phenomenon and I guarantee they are just as bingeable ..read more