Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with some of the best fictional couples. We’ve compiled some of the best couples from books, movies and television that showcase true partnership and friendship.   Books Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice Claire and...
Black History Month

Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month by checking out some Contemporary Authors! This booklist contains published titles as well as some up and coming releases in February. Be sure to check out our watchlists for movies and television shows.  Young Adult Books The Hate U Give...
Virginia Woolf

Virginia Woolf

On today’s blog, we are looking at the life and career of British author, Virginia Woolf. Learn more about her unique writing style and much more! We’ve also included a booklist of Woolf’s must read works.  Born Adeline Virginia Stephen on January...
Dr. Strangelove and Cold War Era Films

Dr. Strangelove and Cold War Era Films

Today, we are looking at one of the greatest satirical films of all time, Dr. Strangelove. We will look at the director Stanley Kubrick, and how this film shaped Cold War movies. We also added some recommendations for films set in the Cold War period. Sixty two years...
Boston’s Molasses Flood of 1919

Boston’s Molasses Flood of 1919

On today’s blog, we are going to be discussing one of Boston’s famous disasters. In the midafternoon of January 15th 1919, hot molasses flooded the streets of Boston’s North End leaving a wake of destruction. This is the Great Molasses Flood.  The North End is one of...
David Bowie

David Bowie

We’re kicking off the new year by looking at one of the most celebrated musicians of all time, David Bowie. In today’s post, we examine Bowie’s life and his career. We also included some book recommendations and a list of his top ten songs. If you...

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