It’s finally here! I’ve waiting for this book since the first time I cracked open “The Hunger Games.” Haymitch has always been one of, if not my favorite character in the trilogy, and after all this time, he finally has a book exploring his past! I waited for weeks to get a copy of “Sunrise…Continue Reading Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Earth Day is a holiday that is often overlooked. If anything, people will celebrate by doing small acts of kindness to the Earth. Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, inspired by growing environmental concerns and organized by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson and activist Denis Hayes. The first event mobilized 20 million Americans and sparked…Continue Reading Why We Need Earth Day
Every year on April 11, the global community celebrates World Parkinsons Day. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and balance. The day aims to increase public understanding, support research efforts, and improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. World Parkinson’s Day was first…Continue Reading Book Review: Maame by Jessica George
Happy April! Most people celebrate the beginning of April with mischievous jokes and pranks, but April doesn’t just bring spring showers! International Children’s Book Day is celebrated annually on April 2nd, coinciding with the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen, the 17th Century Danish author famous for fairy tales like “The Little Mermaid,” The Ugly Duckling,”…Continue Reading Celebrating: International Children’s Book Day
Did you know that March 27 is World Theatre Day? Established in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the first celebration took place on March 27, 1962, coinciding with the opening of the “Theatre of Nations” festival in Paris. Over the years, World Theatre Day has grown into a global observance, with numerous national…Continue Reading Book Review: Wicked by Gregory Maguire
About a month ago now, I posted the “Stories of Science” article, in which, I mentioned reading “Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch. This was my first read of 2025 and followed my last read of 2024, “Recursion” also by Blake Crouch, which I absolutely loved. “Dark Matter” was as equally interesting as “Recursion,” though if I…Continue Reading Book Review: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Did you know that every year on March 21st, poetry lovers around the world come together to celebrate the power of poetics on World Poetry Day? Established by UNESCO in 1999, this day honors poetry’s unique ability to capture emotions, tell stories, and inspire change across cultures and generations. Whether through spoken word, traditional verse,…Continue Reading Sonnets to Slam: Celebrating World Poetry Day
If you didn’t know, I am currently studying abroad this semester in the Netherlands and was on Spring Break, or as they call it here, Carnaval Break, last week. During that time, I visited both Scotland and Ireland and had a wonderful time. I went to an Irish bookstore and found an Irish novel to…Continue Reading Book Review: Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín
Next Monday the Library will begin voting for its annual Battle of the Books Event! For those unaware, Battle of the Books is similar to March Madness where 32 books in 4 different categories go head-to-head, with each being voted on and progressively eliminated throughout the next two weeks until we are left with one…Continue Reading Battle of the Books: Authors Edition!
Recently, I have been reading a lot of books, if you couldn’t tell by the many reviews I’ve been doing recently. But there are still so many I have yet to discuss on here. “The Haunting of Alejandra” by V. Castro is a book that I started late last year and finished just this week….Continue Reading Book Review: The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro
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