Staff Picks
Brevity short stories
To be brief, short stories are an ideal way to learn about new authors while not committing to an entire novel. Exceptional while concise, the following five short story collections are worth reading.
Five Great Children’s Books for Labor Day
Labor Day is Sept. 2 this year. We don’t have the literally explosive labor movement that existed when the federal holiday began 130 years ago, but we hear echoes of many of the same social tensions. Below I mention some classics in the DCPL collection that honor America’s workers and spotlight five great books about work for children.
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