The prestigious Pulitzers have been announced and we have some winners in the collection for you: History: The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea by Jack E. Davis General Nonfiction: Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America by James Forman Jr. Biography: Prarie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder… Continue reading 2018 Pulitzer Prize Winners
Author: Kate Lapinski
Instapoet Queen Rupi Kaur
Rupi Kaur is one of the most popular poets in the world. Do you know her? She is a (very) famous, (very) successful and (very) accessible poet who got her start by posting her spare poetry to her Instagram account (follow her rupikaur_). She has had 2 books published one of which – Milk and… Continue reading Instapoet Queen Rupi Kaur
Tracy K. Smith, Official Poet of the United States
Start your Poetry Month celebrations by getting to know Tracy K. Smith! She is the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden appointed her to the position in June of last year. The Library of Congress has a wonderful web guide all about her. In 2012, Smith won the Pulitzer Prize for… Continue reading Tracy K. Smith, Official Poet of the United States
Jesmyn Ward Wins National Book Award Again
Author Jesmyn Ward won the National Book Award for her newest novel, Sing, Unburied, Sing. It’s the story of a family in rural Mississippi that has drawn comparisons to The Odyssey and examines the brutal history of the South. Ward gave a fantastic interview on the book to NPR’S Terry Gross on Fresh Air, which… Continue reading Jesmyn Ward Wins National Book Award Again
The Vietnam War
Every year on November 11, Americans honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. It’s a crucial day to reflect on their commitment to serve and the ideals of duty and freedom. To fully understand the sacrifices and hardship faced by veterans, consider checking out the recent documentary The Vietnam War… Continue reading The Vietnam War
Time to Embrace the Scary
Even if you don’t normally read horror, this is the one week of the year that you might be interested in creeping yourself out. Lucky for you, we have a copy of Stephen King’s newest, a book he wrote with his son Owen- Sleeping Beauties. It’s the story of a near future where all women… Continue reading Time to Embrace the Scary
Savor the Season: Head to the Farmers’ Market
I’m one of those annoying people who always finds something to complain about when it comes to weather: in the winter, it’s too cold and dark and dreary and depressing but as soon as summer comes, it’s too hot and sticky and gross. To try to beat that bad attitude, I do my best… Continue reading Savor the Season: Head to the Farmers’ Market
Have You Celebrated Poetry Month Yet?
April is Poetry Month! We have some great titles in the first floor lounge that showcase the different ways poetry can speak to your heart. Derek Walcott, Winner of the Nobel Prize and Saint Lucia’s favorite son, died last month. We have a wonderful introduction to his decades of work Selected Poems Derek Walcott, Edited… Continue reading Have You Celebrated Poetry Month Yet?
Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad
Colson Whitehead won the 2016 National Book Award for The Underground Railroad. As you may expect from the title, the novel is about a woman, Cora escaping slavery via The Underground Railroad. But in this world it’s an actual railroad, with tracks, tunnels and conductors. The Judges’ Citation, which can be found here along with… Continue reading Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad
Do You Believe in Rest or Do You Love to Stay Busy?
After this week, most of us have some nice time off between semesters. What are you going to do with all that time? Are you planning on deep rest and a whole lot of lazy dark winter days? Or does not having anything to do drive you crazy and are you looking to stay… Continue reading Do You Believe in Rest or Do You Love to Stay Busy?