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Lambda Literay Award Finalists
The short lists for the 28th Annual
Women Who Rock
Last week I stumbled upon a review for
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They Write Fiction Too?
When I started working at the library, I would sometimes find myself shelving books in the fiction section, recognizing a name on a spine and thinking 'wait a second, they write fiction too?' Of course, we all know that many actors love to write...
Read More »Staff Pick: Do you know the muffin pan?
It's easy to get lost in the cookbook section on the fourth floor of the Halifax Central Library. I try to avoid walking through it unless I'm specifically looking for cookbooks, because I always leave the area feeling ravenous and with a heavy...
Read More »Reads for Runners
Lawrence Hill’s The Illegal is a great read for...
The Hogarth Shakespeare Series
In the Hogarth...
365 days
I have a new morning ritual now thanks to the library and all of its hidden treasures. Every morning, while I have my cup of tea and wait for...
International Women’s Day
March 8th is International Women's Day! An official holiday in many countries, this celebration began in the early 1900s. The U.N. began celebrating the day in 1975, and in the 1990s began designating a special theme for each year. This year, their...
Read More »Brighten Up Your Day
This time of year, it begins to feel like winter is never going to end. I am sick of the cold weather and it can be challenging to stay upbeat and positive. Below, I have selected some titles which will hopefully help to brighten up your day. ...