I had the opportunity to go to an advance screening of If I Stay last week, courtesy of Rainy Day Books, my favorite Kansas City Independent bookstore. Since I was a huge fan of the book (you can see my review of it and Where She Went, which I liked even better, here) I was… Continue reading If I Stay Movie Review
Category: beyond books
Listening Lately: The Last 3 Months
Spotify continues to be a wise investment for me. Lately, I’ve realized that I can see what my sister is listening to during the day in her office on campus, and if I put on the same album, it’s almost like we are working together even though I am downtown. So that is fun. It’s… Continue reading Listening Lately: The Last 3 Months
Feminist Fridays: Graphic Novels Reading List(s)
I’ve been reading lots more graphic novels lately, and a lot more about graphic novels. This is mostly due to my duties at work, which include selecting graphic novels for the adult and teen collections. But some of it is natural interest. The format encompasses a lot more stories than stereotypical superhero fare, and I’m finding… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: Graphic Novels Reading List(s)
Inspiration, Citation, and Collaboration: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
I’ve been thinking about a sort of sticky topic this week. It all started when I was exploring my library’s new Bibliocommons catalog (that I am absolutely in love with). I was clicking away and saw some lists created by a major library (lists! of books! I love booklists!) and it include a link to… Continue reading Inspiration, Citation, and Collaboration: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
Tools for Creating Images for Blogs and Social Media
When a post from a blog or on social media, it’s usually because it has great graphics. And I’m certainly not the only one. Graphics online are very popular. Graphics and illustrations catch reader’s attention. Well-designed ones can make an informative post really stand out. If you’ve thought that you didn’t have money for the tools… Continue reading Tools for Creating Images for Blogs and Social Media
wrapped up in books 