INTRODUCTION My favorite books tend to be those that show women thriving in male-dominated fields. I picked up Atmosphere because I saw an Instagram Reel of a woman sobbing her eyes out and I decided, yes, I need that catharsis in my life. Especially with my senior year of college starting in a few…Continue Reading Book Review: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Each year from September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This month serves to recognize Hispanic history, and honor the achievements and contributions made by Hispanic and Latinx Ames. We also use this month to highlight and promote the understanding Hispanic culture. For Hispanic Heritage Month 2025, the Blough-Weis Library has curated…Continue Reading Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Our 2025 Latinx Book Recommendations
In case you haven’t been on any form of social media these past few months, The Summer I Turned Pretty has taken the world by storm. From the constant Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah edits on TikTok, to the marketing tactics from brands like Delta Airlines and Swedish Fish who hopped on the endless memes going…Continue Reading Team Conrad, Team Jeremiah, or Team Belly? Comparing We’ll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han to its TV Adaptation
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
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