BOOKS & NEWS

May 2
1 min

The Midnight Library

Every month, Books & Bards picks a book we recommend to readers. This month's pick is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, published by...

Apr 12
1 min

Most Challenged Books List 2020

The American Library Association (ALA) released its annual list of the most challenged books of 2020. The ALA Office of Intellectual...

Apr 4
1 min

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

Every month, Books & Bards picks a book we recommend to readers. This month's pick is How to Avoid Climate Disaster by Bill Gates,...

Apr 1
1 min

25th Anniversary of National Poetry Month

April 2021 marks the 25th Anniversary of National Poetry Month, which reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our...

Feb 26
1 min

A Swim in the Pond in the Rain

Every month, Bookstonian picks a book we recommend to readers. This month's pick is A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders....

Jan 20
1 min

Celebrating Our Fifth Anniversary!

Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809. To celebrate Poe's birthday, Books & Bards, originally called Classic Booklovers, opened on...

Oct 17, 2020
22 min

Deathsations: Halloween Fiction

by Will Raven In the spirit of the Halloween season, here’s a spooky tale about a vampire that haunts a small rural town. A pale sun rose...

Oct 5, 2018
13 min

The Black Cat on Bleecher Street: Halloween Fiction

by Will Raven In the spirit of the Halloween season, here’s a new short story about the full moon and a black cat. I don’t have much time...

Feb 7, 2017
1 min

Charles Dicken's Birthday

Born on February 7, 1812, Charles Dickens was an English writer who crafted some of the world's most famous classics, including A Tale...

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