Tennessee Williams

Tennessee Williams

by | Mar 26, 2026 | Adults, Booklists

We are looking into the career of one of the 20th Century’s greatest  playwright, Tennesse Williams. Williams pioneered poetic realism, which showcased the balance between raw and vulnerable emotion in a poetic textual structure. Thomas Lanier Williams was born in...
Exploring Las Vegas

Exploring Las Vegas

by | Mar 19, 2026 | Adults

On March 19th, 1931 Nevada officially declared that gambling was legal in order to help the state during the Great Depression. Learn more about the history of Las Vegas and how it grew into the tourist spot we know today. We have also included a movie list with some...
Alfred Hitchcock Day

Alfred Hitchcock Day

by | Mar 12, 2026 | Adults, Booklists

March 12th is Alfred Hitchcock Day! Celebrate the Master of Suspense by watching his films. We have also included some book recommendations about Hitchcock and his works, as well as the novels that inspired his movies. Alfred Hitchcock was born on August 13 1899  to...
Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month

by | Mar 5, 2026 | Adults, Booklists

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month on the blog today! We have compiled a list of fierce women from literature, film, historical and more!  Books Game of Thrones by George RR Martin Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Anne Boleyn by...

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