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Bartlett Reads: The Namesake Readalikes

Welcome to the final post in the Bartlett Reads 2016 series. This year, our community-reads selection is The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. This October, the community came together to read the book, and attend events based on the themes in the book. This week, we’re looking books that are similar to The Namesake. If you … Continue reading

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On Rereading

For true bibliomaniacs, “So many books, so little time,” is not a catch-phrase, but rather a cry of agony. That being said, why would anyone choose to reread a title (classics notwithstanding) when so many undiscovered gems are awaiting us? In the library world sometimes it is required and that is how I found myself … Continue reading

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Bartlett Reads: What Would Amity Read?

Welcome to the second post in the Bartlett Reads 2014 blog series. This year, our community-reads selection is Divergent by Veronica Roth. Each week in September, we’ll feature the factions from Divergent and books that they might read. Next up is Amity. They are known for peacefulness, nature, and pleasantness. What books might they like … Continue reading

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Bartlett Reads: What Would Abnegation Read?

Welcome to the first post in the Bartlett Reads 2014 series. This year, our community-reads selection is Divergent by Veronica Roth. Each week in September, we’ll feature the factions from Divergent and books that they might read. First up is Abnegation. They are known for always putting others first. What books might they like to … Continue reading