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The Devil You Know

Posted Wed, 11/18/2009 - 1:28pm by Clara Maynard

Felix Castor is a London exorcist. Usually the dead leave quietly, but

Who Comes Up with the Records?

Posted Wed, 11/18/2009 - 12:47pm by James M.

If you were not aware that Nov. 12th was International Guinness World Records day, you are not alone! However, there are apparently many people who are aware of the day and plan in advance to break some record on that date. This year at least 26 new records were set in honor of Guinness World Record day, and some very bizarre records they are, too!

CREAM OF THE CROP

Posted Wed, 11/18/2009 - 11:47am by Janet Gibbons

I find it difficult to call any one author my favorite.  As soon as I limit myself to having one and only one preferred and beloved very special ANYTHING....writer, artist, song, season, ice cream flavor, cookie....invariably The Fates read my mind and with intentional irony and much mythological mirth cause me to be exposed to some brilliant new work or scene or taste sensation.  Nature is not particularly rooted in permanence, but now that I think about it, that isn't such a bad thing. 

The Wyatt Earp Faction

Posted Tue, 11/17/2009 - 7:35pm by Greg Burns

It is amazing, the number of times Wyatt Earp was shot at and never even wounded. Those who were close to him were usually not so fortunate. So much has been made of the gunfight at the O. K.

World Hopping

Posted Tue, 11/17/2009 - 2:53pm by Beth Krippel

Back from World Fantasy 2009 full of thoughts and interesting questions.  One of the panels I attended was about how laws and cultural ideologies would change when supernatural beings are accepted as fact and not fiction.  What legal ramifications would be involved in "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" if vampires and werewolves were our neighbors?  Could they run for office?  Talk about one long senatorial run if you had an immortal in the seat.

Your Precious Pets: Health Selections

Posted Tue, 11/17/2009 - 1:51pm by Abby B.

When I got up yesterday, my husband and I discovered our cat Miko was feeling poorly. She had a few accidents outside her box and was meowing in pain. A trip to the vet revealed she had a urinary tract infection. Miko-kitty is not happy about having to take pills, but she's feeling better today. She is getting older, so I realize I'm going to have to watch her health a little more closely. Nothing can replace a trip to the vet, but a good guide to your pet's health will have helpful advice on keeping your friends healthy and what to watch for in a sick pet.

Pick up one of these pet health selections from the library:

Italian Charm

Posted Tue, 11/17/2009 - 11:44am by Rhiannon P.

Book Cover Art of The Lady in the PalazzoLast spring, I visited Italy for a few weeks. Since my trip I have become fascinated with the Italian culture. I am always searching for books to read that can transport me back to that beautiful country so far away. Recently, I discovered Marlena De Blasi’s series based on true life events: A thousand days in Venice : an unexpected romance , The lady in the palazzo : at home in Umbria, and That summer in Sicily : a love story.

Time Magazine's Top 10 Graphic Novels

Posted Tue, 11/17/2009 - 10:31am by Veronica G.

Did you know that Time Magazine regularly publishes Top 10 lists? They have a variety of lists ranging from politics, entertainment, travel, etc. Here is Time's Top 10 Graphic Novels compiled by Lev Grossman.

Taking Cuba In

Posted Mon, 11/16/2009 - 2:10pm by Angel Hill

Cuba: What Everyone Needs to KnowFor someone like me who was born “somewhat recently”, I’ve only known one kind of Cuba: Castro’s Cuba. I hazily remember history lessons on JFK and the Bay of Pigs, but I’d like to get a better handle on the subject. So, I’m reading Cuba: What Everyone Needs to Know by Julia Sweig. Her writing style is keeping me interested, and her firsthand, recent experience of living in Cuba is giving me a view I didn’t see before. Check it out.

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