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Her Greatest Hits
“Maybe it’s only when you don’t know what you are listening for that you find what you were waiting all along to discover.”
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Forget the Sheep, Pass the Dog
“The dogs knew the routine: settle down and relax so that the women could cut away their white tresses, shearing the dogs as closely as shearers do sheep.”
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Jane Mayer, Priscilla Long, Claire L. Evans, David Alm, and Sophie Haigney.
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The Substance of Silence: A Reading List About Hermits
Humans are social creatures, and loneliness can be debilitating — yet, many have discovered solace in the solitary life.
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Life on Screen: A Reality Television Reading List
Reality TV: Guilty pleasure or public service?
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Love Song to Costco
“In the great halls of Costco, two of our greatest fears are assuaged — that of not having enough, and that of not being enough.”
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Ten Outstanding Stories to Read in 2023
Ten hand-picked short stories to kick off your year in reading.
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Safety Net
These days, when you work as a librarian in America, there is no lack of emergencies.
