While he's not around to celebrate (He'd be 111 years old, if he was), today is the birthday of author George Orwell. One of the authors whose classic works get thrust upon us during our school years, his name should be familiar to many. His work, especially Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm, have had a lasting impact on literature, culture, and society.
Read moreThe Gospel of Z by Stephen Graham Jones 10 years after the zombie apocalypse, humans live a guarded existence behind walls and fences and survive by creating monsters of their own. Jory Grey, an ex-biology teacher works in assembling these creatures. Trying to find his lost love, Jory uncovers the true nature of the plague and the reasons behind it. A different take on the zombie…
Read moreWeird white bubbles of concrete, these houses look more like science fiction than suburban subdivision. No Nails, No Lumber by Jeffrey Head shows the beauty and versatility of Neff 's design. The first bubble houses were built in Falls Church, VA during World War II as housing for government families. The small community was nicknamed “Igloo Village” because all the houses are odd white domes. After…
Read moreCelebrate LGBT Pride Month with these fabulous selections from Milwaukee Public Library!
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