The New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century
Last week, the New York Times book review published a list of the best 100 books of the 21st century so far. We’ll examine some of the books that made the list along with some recommendations on where to start. The list has a good mix of fiction and nonfiction. At the...
Drive-in Movies
Summer is officially here and that means it’s time to enjoy the nice air conditioning at the movies! Have you ever gone to a drive-in movie? Many of these classic experiences had a resurgence in popularity during the covid-19 pandemic as it was the safest way...
National Stamp Day
Every year on July 1st is National Stamp Day! We’ll look at a brief history of the Post Office and the many interesting stamps. Did you know that stamp collectors are called philatelists? The modern post office was created during the colonial period by Benjamin...
Famous First Lines
A great first line sets the tone and immerses the reader into the world of the book. How many of these books can you identify based on their first line? “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a...
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