During senior year of high school, we had to read one very thick classic and write one very thick paper on it. We had all of second semester to do this, and a small pile of books from which to choose. I reached for Anna Karenina and opened to the first page, "Happy families are…
6 Nostalgic Stories to Read in the Dark
As a child, I loved the annual book fair at my library. There was something for everyone- from chapter books about ballerinas to posters of racecars and the coolest mechanical pencils ever. I always went home with a tall stack of personal favorites- the spookiest stories on offer for an elementary school reader. From the…
Humans of Libraryland: The Driving Librarian
In the Humans of Libraryland blog series, we introduce the people who work at your public library. Meet Alison, an Outreach Services Specialist based out of Issaquah!
Banned Comics: Very Graphic Novels
During Banned Books Week, libraries across the country celebrate intellectual freedom, one of KCLS' guiding values. Calls to ban books continue to happen every year, and some of the most frequently challenged materials come in the form of comics and graphic novels. Why might that be? The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund explains: "Comics are challenged for all of…
12 Tips for Getting the Most out of Libby
The new interface, simple one-tap experience, and all-in-one shelf have made finding your next great read easier and faster than ever. Here are our favorite things you can do in Libby that you might not have known about!
Savory Soup Books
Turn this year's harvest into a hearty delight! Enjoy this list of books for making delicious and satisfying soups.
Ready for Emergencies?
Browse books from your library and websites to help you prepare for any emergency.
Mock Newbery 2018 Nominees
Here are the five books we've selected for our 2018 KCLS Mock Newbery shortlist.
5 Novels Set in Hotels (and One Cheat)
A couple of weeks ago, a BookMatch reader had a very specific request: she wanted a list of books set in hotels. It was such a fun list to put together I thought I'd share it here too! A Share in Death is a series-opener featuring Scotland Yard Detective Duncan Kincaid. Duncan's technically on vacation…
Natural Disasters on Your Mind?
I don't know about you, but I have been glued to social media and the news all week in the wake of Hurricane Harvey: watching videos of people and animals being rescued, listening to interviews with first responders, even gawking at that skin-crawley picture of fire ants floating together on the surface of the flood…
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