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#MeToo

Young Adult Fiction about Sexual Assault and Abuse

*Warning: This selection of books (and therefore, descriptions) will include discussion of sexual assault, abuse and other sensitive topics.

True Comics Starring Women

In Celebration of Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month, and to celebrate, I thought I'd make a list of some of my favorite graphic novels featuring women. These all happen to be biographies. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

"Divided We Stand" by Marjorie Spruill

Southwest Library Book Discussion, 1 p.m., Sat., March 31

You are cordially invited to attend the next Southwest Library book discussion on Saturday, March 31 at 1 p.m. The March title, Divided We Stand, deals with the history of the equal rights amendment. Copies are available at the Information Desk.

Perv The Sexual Deviant in All of Us by Jess Bering

Introverts, Pervs and Everything In Between

Popular Sociology Picks

Unusual mating rituals? Desires for stark isolation? Embarrassing conversational blunders? The world of sociology has it all. Though we may never know all of the answers to the mysteries of human society, these social scientists and researchers have shared their knowledge in this collection of popular sociology.

Grin and Beer It

A guide to beer appreciation

Beer is quite possibly the world's most popular alcoholic beverage, brewed from a wide variety of grains and flavored with an amazing array of ingredients, ranging from herbs and berries to spices and botanicals. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned beer drinker, these books will definitely boost your brew IQ, . The Beer Bible by Jeff Alworth

'Riverdale' Read-Alikes

Young Adult Novels for Fans of the Hit TV Show

From origins in comic books to a television show and back to the printed word, everything comes full circle in this list of "Riverdale" read-alikes. Inspired by characters from the Archie Comics universe, the CW’s "Riverdale" has a strong fan following. Its grim, nostalgic style reflects common themes in both young adult and adult fiction.

Spending the holidays with people I want to punch in the throat: yuletide yahoos, ho-ho-humblebraggers, and other seasonal scourges

Absurd Christmas Reads

...because what's more absurd than the holidays?

I love Christmas. Last year I made a Christmas list (pun intended) called Scary Christmas to All which covered holiday ghosts, murder and, um, werewolves. I decided to do another reading list this year, but to focus on the funny and/or absurd side of the holidays instead. Family can be stressful. Escape, and come with me to the dark side.

The Hamlet Fire by Bryant Simon

Southwest Book Discussion, Sat., Dec. 30, 2017

You are cordially invited to attend the next Southwest Library book discussion on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. Copies of this month's selection, The Hamlet Fire by Bryant Simon, are available at the information desk.

Sustained Silent Reading

Mondays, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

You are cordially invited to join us for Sustained Silent Reading at the Southwest Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, and Monday, Dec. 11. Take this time to get caught up on your favorite novel or nonfiction book, magazine or newspaper. Sustained Silent Reading will be held in the lower level meeting room. Bottled water and covered beverages are permitted.

Adults

Music in the Afternoon

Enjoy a special performance at Southwest Library

Join us on Saturday, December 9 at 2:30 p.m. to enjoy music for piano, voice, and clarinet, performed by the Southwest DC Trio, Washington’s newest classical group!

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