Are you looking for some binge-worthy reading that has nothing to do with the quasi dystopian reality outside your front door? Look no further than the literary comfort food that is the Cozy Mystery! Here is Goodreads' excellent explanation of this beloved genre: Cozies very rarely focus on sex, profanity or violence. The murders take place… continue reading Curl Up with a Cozy Mystery
By written by Kim B. May 29, 2020
In my version of a perfect world, there are two kinds of fiction readers: Those who have already read (and loved) multi-award-winning author N.K Jemisin 's work and those who will. Soon. If you find yourself in neither category (!), perhaps a peek inside this author's extraordinary mind will provide just the push you need. Obviously her… continue reading Are You an N.K. Jemisin Fan Yet?
By written by Kim B. April 24, 2019
Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon announced the finalists for the 2019 Hugo Awards on April 2. The awards are the most prestigious in the science fiction genre, honoring literature and media as well as fan activities. Named for Amazing Stories editor Hugo Gernsback and awarded since 1953, they are one of speculative fiction’s biggest prizes.… continue reading Hugo Awards Finalists Announced for 2019
By written by Kim B. April 17, 2019
The Women’s Prize for Fiction is the UK’s most prestigious annual book award celebrating & honoring women’s fiction. Founded in 1996, the Prize was set up to celebrate originality, accessibility, and excellence in writing by women and to connect world-class writers with readers everywhere. On March 4, the 2019 judging… continue reading The 2019 Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist Announced
By written by Kim B. March 4, 2019
Ah yes, it's Beach Reads season once again. But really, what does it even mean to call a book a ‘beach read’? Are they books with wintery themes, or set in chilly locations, to help you keep cool as you’re sweating it out in the heat? Are they books with immersive, transportive plots that let you while away your summer… continue reading Beach Reads | Adult Fiction Edition
By written by Kim B. July 5, 2018
Brenda Jackson was the first African-American author to make the New York Times Best Seller list in the Romance series category. Publisher’s Weekly has called her "a master" and USA Today has described her as "the indomitable Brenda Jackson." Most recently, Ms. Jackson has published her 120th book. Hear her discuss her… continue reading The Indomitable Romance Fiction of Brenda Jackson
By written by Kim B. March 13, 2018 1
My dad was a radio DJ when I was a kid and thereby instilled in me a fierce love of music. As far back as my days of wearing footie pajamas I preferred partaking of his vast vinyl collection to playing with my own toys. When I was in college, my 1980 Toyota Corolla had a state-of-the-art Alpine stereo system (and… continue reading Yes, I Do Know How to Find Great New Music
By written by Kim B. March 11, 2016
Andrew Carnegie was born in 1835 and grew up poor in Scotland. When he was 12 years old his father moved the family to Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, where young Andy got a job as a bobbin boy in a textile mill. He wanted to educate himself but he couldn't pay the $2 subscription for a local library, and he certainly… continue reading The Carnegie Libraries of the Free Library: Past, Present and Future
By written by Kim B. June 11, 2015 3
Access to FREE Auto Repair Resources All you need is a library card and POWER Library (PHILADELPHIA) - Before your next trip to the mechanic, take an online detour and check out POWER Library. Repair information and specifications for more than 35,000 vehicles are available for free from the state’s POWER Library,… continue reading Access to FREE Auto Repair Resources
By written by Kim B. June 24, 2014 40
The Free Library will host students from Philadelphia's celebrated Science Leadership Academy for a ladies-only program about cars, their care, and the role they play in our lives. With Special Guest Dr. Frederick Simeone On Friday, October 22, twenty female students from the Science Leadership Academy will get a chance to learn everything they… continue reading Learning By Doing meets Ladies, Start Your Engines
By written by Kim B. October 18, 2010 2
