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When Books are Challenged…
So it’s Freedom to Read Week here in Canada and I’ve spent some time thinking about what this week means and my own feelings about book challenges. Libraries still face requests to remove materials, for many different reasons and from both sides of the political spectrum. There is often a sense that book challenges come…
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wellness titles to consider adding!
In a few weeks, the Autumn 2023 Wellness Book Club will begin with Rina Raphael’s The Gospel of Wellness and I couldn’t be more excited to dive into this book with a group of students! Raphael’s book explores the elements of wellness culture that are perhaps a little less “well” than others – the financial…
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Book Review: The Loneliest Century by Noreena Hertz
a review of The Lonely Century by Noreena Hertz, with key takeaways for academic libraries.
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Short reflection on the 3rd Wellness Book Club
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting members of my Wellness Book Club to discuss Delia Owens’ novel Where the Crawdads Sing. I adored this book and felt emotional when reading it. It can be read as a murder mystery, a coming of age story and a beautiful tribute to the natural…
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What is Bibliotherapy?
The basic premise of bibliotherapy is that information, guidance and solace can be found through reading. Sarah McNicol & Liz Brewster in their Introduction to Bibliotherapy If you work in a library, you have most certainly heard the phrase “Oh! You must love books.” To which, we often feel slightly annoyed that the common thought…