As promised in a previous post, I am going to give a full review of the book Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao. Tomorrow is the Lunar New Year, and seeing as this book is heavily influenced by early Chinese culture and history, I figured that discussing it would be a great way to celebrate…Continue Reading Book Review: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
As 2025 begins, the first quarter of the 21st century comes to an end and quite the quarter-centennial it has been. But with New Years, comes new books, and seeing as I just picked, prodded, and praised 10 books I read last year, I think it is only fair to share 10 more books that…Continue Reading Books Coming in 2025
Everyone knows National Selfie Day, but did you know that January 22 is Shelfie Day? A day similar to Selfie Day, except you get to add the book you are, or want to read, exciting for every book lover, and what is a library if not a bunch of book lovers. So, I asked some…Continue Reading It’s Shelfie Day!
Did you know that Art has a birthday? Or that it is today? Or that it is supposedly 1,000,063 years old? According to French artist Robert Fillou, there was no art until one million years ago (in 1963), and since then, every January 17 has been dedicated to the “birth” of art. So, today I…Continue Reading Celebrating Art for the 1,000,063rd Year
Over the fever dream that was 2024, I somehow managed to read 32 books. From fantastical novels to memorable memoirs, I’ve seen it all, and now as we enter 2025, I’ve begun reflecting on my book choices. So today, I am going to share 10 of the best, and worst, books I read this year….Continue Reading The Best (and worst) Books I Read in 2024
Wow, it’s already been a month of 2025. And as we welcome February, we also welcome the celebration of Black History Month! The adoption of Black History Month as a federally accepted holiday was 49 years ago, though it has been around for far longer. Nearly one hundred years ago, in February of 1926, the…Continue Reading Celebrating Black History in Books
If you’re a Greek mythology fan—and especially a fan of warrior women—you will love Atalanta by Jennifer Saint! Full of heart, strength, and determination, but also moral complications, mercilessness, and a striking brutality, this story never ceases to amaze me. About the Book In the beginning, Atalanta is an infant princess left to die on…Continue Reading Book Review: Atalanta
The university archives are somewhat intimidating when you first see them: A scattering of papers, artifacts, folders, and shelves behind a set of locked doors in the basement of the Blough-Weis library. But the truth is, the archives are full of fascinating—sometimes even funny!—collections of items dating back to SU’s founding in 1898. To learn…Continue Reading Picture the Past: Identifying a Historical Photo and the Process of University Archiving
The end of the semester can be stressful. Winter break is a time to relax, unwind, and spend time with loved ones. So why not read something for the heart? Whether a witty romantic comedy, a loving journey of self-discovery, or a blossoming friendship, these feel-goods will have you warm all the way into January. …Continue Reading Winter Break Reads
With the arrival of a new season on campus comes the arrival of a new staff member at the Blough-Weis library: Jennifer Roberts-Reilley, AKA Jenny! Jenny is an open resources librarian who is excited to meet new people, loves reading young adult books, and has had an interesting career in the educational and library fields. …Continue Reading Meet Our Newest Librarian!: An Interview with Jenny Roberts-Reilley
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