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A Touch of Magic

Curl up with these enchanting titles, all with just the right touch of magic to put you under their spell.  More

Horror Graphic Novels

It is almost Halloween, which means it is time to shamelessly indulge in the macabre. Check out these riveting, albeit terrifying, graphic novels that will leave you sleeping with one eye open. More

Oktoberfest: Beer and Brewing

While the first Oktoberfest was celebrated on Oct 12, 1810 in Munich to celebrate the marriage of Bavaria's King Ludwig I to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, today it is a sixteen day celebration that stretches from late September to the first weekend in October. Oktoberfest is a celebration of Bavarian and German culture as well as celebrating the region's love of beer. Check out these titles to explore the history of beer and beer-making. More

National Book Award Nominees

The National Book Award is one of the most prestigious annual prizes an American author can earn. Check out some of the nominees for fiction before the winner is chosen on November 15! More

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