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Looking for your next great read?  Your weekend reading list just got an upgrade! The NYT bestseller list has been dropping some incredible new titles of late and we're here for it.  Whether you're in the mood for an immersive historical drama, a thriller that will keep you up past midnight, or a poignant memoir, the library's fresh batch has some outstanding titles.   On our radar right now: The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman: For anyone ready to step onto a college campus where dark academia, secret societies and New England witchcraft collide. The Barman of the Ritz by Philippe Collin: An unforgettable, high-stakes historical drama about a Jewish bartender pouring drinks for Nazi officers while secretly risking it all. Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros: A must-read collection taking you straight back to the fierce, dragon-riding world of the Empyrean series. Visit our bestsellers collection in the library catalog, OneSearch, for a complete list of popula...

This National Horror Movie Day, revisit some of the most chilling, suspenseful, and unforgettable films ever made. From creepy small towns and haunted legends to psychological thrillers and post-apocalyptic nightmares, these movies continue to offer captivating thrills year after year. Stop by and check out a frightful favorite... if you dare.  These movies and more are available in our DVD collection.  Browse the over 500 titles we have available in our online catalog, OneSearch and bring your COM ID to the library to take one home. For more on our leisure collection, including leisure books, eBooks, streaming media and DVD"s, check out our online leisure guide here. http://dlvr.it/TW2CBs

The original version of Vanity Fair featured popular, avant-garde covers for its first run from September 1913 through February 1936. Beginning with the Jazz Age, the archive chronicles popular culture, fashion, celebrity portraiture and politics through the years. The magazine relaunched 47 years later in March 1983 by Conde Nast Publications with a focus on politics, business, Hollywood, style and culture. Login with your COM account for off campus access. * Silence Is Golden: Being the Misanthropic Reflections of an English Novelist on First Hearing a Picture Talk by Aldous Huxley, 1929 * Evolution of the speakeasy, 1932 * Who We Are, (9/11) 2001 * Watergate’s Last Chapter by Carl Bernstein, 2005 * How New Orleans Drowned, 2006 * Enter Obama, 2009 Want More? Search The Vanity Fair Archives, see all our periodical archives, access our American History guides or go to How to Use EBSCO Magazine Archives.  http://dlvr.it/TW1StR

Finding it a little loud in the library today?  Check out some earphones with your COM ID or ask for some disposable ear plugs.  We also have individual study rooms that you can reserve online if you need to study alone in a quiet space.  We're here for you. http://dlvr.it/TW0jby

Founded by abolitionists in 1865, The Nation has long believed that independent journalism has the capacity to bring about a more democratic and equitable world. The archive includes perspectives on news, politics, and culture from writers, artists, novelists, and playwrights. The Nation Archive is a fully searchable online version of the magazine's complete backfile, offering a 150-year archive of reporting opinion and criticism. Here are some great articles from the archive. Login with your COM account for off campus access. * Corporations and Monopolies, 1874 * "Labor" Having Its Fling, 1902 * Chronicle of the War, 1914 * Pineapple Politics (Al Capone), 1928 * “Social Security” Under the New Deal, 1935 * The McCarthy Method, 1950 * "Injustice" by Pablo Neruda, 1981 * Covid’s Deadly Toll, 2021 Want More? Search The Nation Archives, see all our periodical archives, access our American History guides or go to How to Use EBSCO Magazine...

In a world overflowing with information, knowing how to find reliable sources and evaluate what you read is more important than ever. Our Navigate the Information Age display features books that can help you sharpen your research skills, identify trustworthy information, recognize misinformation, and become a more confident critical thinker. Whether you're a student, lifelong learner, or simply curious about how information shapes our world, these resources offer valuable insights for today's digital landscape. The best way to navigate the information age is to start with good information.  Stop by and explore the display. For more recommended resources on navigating the information age, take a look at our library guides on Propaganda, Critical Thinking, Fakes News, Disinformation & Misinformation, Media Bias and Evaluate Your Sources.   http://dlvr.it/TVxRsC