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When Doves Cry: The Best Books About Prince

Legendary musician Prince died on April 21, 2016. Whether he was performing solo or with his bands, the Revolution and the New Power Generation, Prince was iconic for his sexy lyrics, funky grooves, and flamboyant on-stage persona. Over a career that spanned several decades, Prince wrote many chart-topping hits for himself and others (he wrote “Nothing Compares 2 U” for Sinead O’Connor, “Manic Monday” for the Bangles, and “I Feel for You” for Chaka Khan). He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and is #27 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. [...]

2016-12-31T17:57:59-07:00April 25th, 2016|

How to Be an Eco-Friendly Book Lover on Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22, and we have some great ways that book lovers can show the planet some love! Take a look at our favorite eco-friendly ideas for reading green this Earth Day. What’s your favorite earth-friendly tip for readers? Get informed with these books about garbage and recycling. Don’t toss old books! Host a book swap party to give your old books a new home. Borrow books from your local library instead of buying. Downloading ebooks = instant gratification with zero paper. Learn about other great services your library offers, too. Save money and save the planet when [...]

2017-04-20T14:25:16-07:00April 21st, 2016|

These Books About Dragons Are a Roaring Good Time

Dragons, they’re just like us! Well, not quite — they’re giant fire-breathing reptiles with wings and claws, after all. But plenty of fantasy authors have imagined what societies of intelligent dragons would be like... and how they might clash with human civilization. Here are a few of our favorite fantasy novels and series with dragon characters that outshine the humans. Dragon Keeper (Rain Wilds Chronicles, Vol. 1) Author: Robin Hobb All of Robin Hobb’s fantasy novels are great (and many of the series are set in the same world with shared characters), but since we’re talking dragons, let’s focus on [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:00-07:00April 14th, 2016|Tags: |
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