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The Dog Days of Summer

Did you know that the "dog days of summer" are named for when Sirius, the Dog Star, rises at dawn? These days in July and August are typically also some of the hottest days of the year in the Northern...

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Books for Fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Books for Fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Holly Jackson's hit novel A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (first in a series) was recently adapted into a Netflix series. If you'd like to watch the series but don't have Netflix, you can borrow MHL's...

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Gold Medal Memoirs

Gold Medal Memoirs

Do you love the Olympics? Here are some memoirs written by summer Olympians of years past. Take home the gold...in reading!

August 2024 Puzzle: Literary Lefties

The title of this month's crossword reminds us of a joke:

Did you hear about the guy who lost his left side? He's all right now.

Whether you are left-handed or right-handed, and whatever your literary tastes, please consider joining our...

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Books for Fans of It Ends With Us

Books for Fans of It Ends With Us

If you're a longtime fan of Colleen Hoover (aka CoHo) or a new reader intrigued by the upcoming movie adaptation of It Ends With Us, here are some books to check out. Whether you're drawn to the childhood friends-to-lovers, the tense portrayal of domestic violence, the swoony second chance...

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July is National Picnic Month

July is National Picnic Month

July is a great time to gather with family, friends, and food--not only is it National Picnic Month, it's also National Grilling Month, National Ice Cream Month, and National Hot Dog Month. Here are some cookbooks to help you make the most of all of these delicious observances! (Given the extra...

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July 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku

This sudoku is featured from mid-July through mid-August, the two months of the year that are named in honor Roman emperors: Julius and Augustus. Which reminds us of a joke:

How was the Roman Empire cut in half? 

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July Is Disability Pride Month

Memoirs for Disability Pride Month

In honor of the anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, July is observed as National Disability Pride Month. Here are some great memoirs written by people with...

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July 2024 Puzzle: Good Sports

Without revealing too much about the theme in this month's crossword (okay—it has to do with sports), we want to remind readers that your Andover library card gives you full access to The Athletic, a sport journalism website that provides national and local coverage of more than...

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Spilling the Tea: LGBTQ+ Memoirs

Spilling The Tea: LGBTQ+ Memoirs

Looking for some Pride Month reads? Here are some recent memoirs from members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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