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    How to Be a Friend of the Library

    February 20, 2024 - By 

    Joining your local Friends of the Library group is a great way to help your local library. The library was one of my favorite places as a kid, and I still feel an affinity for it as an adult. I wanted to get more involved with our local library and found a great way to help was to join the Friends group. Almost every library has a special group of “friends,” which is a non-profit organization formed to help support their library outside out what the government provides. Friends of the Beaches Branch Library I joined our local library’s group…

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    Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Giveaway: The Last Lumenian and True Teryn by S.G. Blaise (ended)

    February 23, 2022 - By 

    Sci-Fi fantasy, action-packed adventure, a little romance and a rebel princess blend together to create the award-winning The Last Lumenian series by S.G. Blaise. Check out the details on the books below! The contest to win the books has ended, but both books are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Apple Books and Kobo. On last check they were available for free on Kindle Unlimited. The Last Lumenian: Sci-Fi Fantasy, Action-Adventure and a Rebel Princess The Last Lumenian jumps right into the action with the story of Princess Lilla, who’s not very happy about the wedding of her…

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    DC Women of Action Book Puts the Focus on Powerful Females

    February 9, 2021 - By 

    DC: Women Of Action by Shea Fontana is a captivating collection of short articles focusing on female superheroes and villains, including Poison Ivy and Oracle, highlighting their character evolution and impact. The book features stunning illustrations by female and non-binary artists and is perfect for busy readers seeking quick, engaging profiles. Available on Amazon.

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    Book Review: Con Me Once by J.L. Delozier

    February 8, 2020 - By 

    I don’t normally go for mob/crime novels, but Con Me Once author J.L. Delozier managed to hook me with her e-mail intro: “Hi! I’m a sci-fi/thriller/crime writer whose latest novel is Con Me Once. The book, which I liken to Kick-Ass meets Ocean’s Eleven, is a mob/heist novel set in the world of comic conventions, cosplay, and geek culture….From Star Wars to Dr. Who, X-Men to Watchmen, it’s packed with geek and sly pop-culture references. Even Elvis makes an appearance.” How could I not be intrigued? Con Me Once, A Geeky Mob Heist Novel Con Me Once is the story…