Winter Break Reads

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

10 Books to Read for Suicide Prevention Month

Content Warning: Suicide and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.  September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide (like many other mental conditions) can affect anyone, no matter their age, background, or other identity markers. During this month, the goal is to raise awareness: to give hope, share valuable information, and change the…Continue Reading 10 Books to Read for Suicide Prevention Month

Picture This!

I love taking pictures. Whether they be of bumble bees in the Shakespeare Garden or of great mountains and canyons; I always enjoy snapping a shot of our beautiful world and taking it with me, a moment forever captured. I’ve always found photography to be one of my favorite art forms, and was excited to…Continue Reading Picture This!

Good Food Friday

Back in my “Summertime Sadness” blog post I talked about a bunch of different topics, something I have been emphasizing more on in these recent posts, and given that it was recently Culinary Day, I wanted to talk more about food literature offered in our collection. Throughout this weekend there are many other unofficial holidays…Continue Reading Good Food Friday

Minority Mentality Matters!

In addition to Disability Pride Month, July also brings awareness to Minority Mental Health, and since I recently made a booklist about Disability Pride, I wanted to share some more books focused on the BIPOC and queer audience. In its full name, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Month was established in July of…Continue Reading Minority Mentality Matters!

Fireworks for the First of July

The Fourth of July, a day prided by the red, white, and blue-blooded American, a day of scorching family barbeques and flashy fireworks that spark fear into our little furry friends. But believe or not, not everyone in the world celebrates the birth of the United States, being only one of 65 countries to be…Continue Reading Fireworks for the First of July

Chapters and Caribbean Cultures

Almost everyone knows that June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, but few know it also represents Caribbean American Heritage as well. The United States has always had a tight-knit relationship with Caribbean Islanders, from important names like Alexander Hamilton, Celia Cruz, and Bob Marley, engraining Caribbean Culture into American society.  Yet only recently was Caribbean American Heritage…Continue Reading Chapters and Caribbean Cultures