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She Blinded Me With Science

Science is a way of understanding the world, but to what degree can it be used to understand oneself? These books all deal with the intersection of science fiction and identity.

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Pride Month: Queer YA Fantasy

Lucha of the Night Forest by Tehlor Kay Meija Sixteen-year-old Lucha Moya lives with her sister and sometimes present mother in a city in the world of Robado where she makes a living hunting monsters. Lucha and her sister Lis end up homeless after her mother disappears again and is forced to make a dangerous bargain. An inspiring, empowering story of fantasy, romance, and lyrical prose.  Lucha of the Night Forest – Book  The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski  Nirrim is a girl from the ‘worst part of town’ in this epic fantasy of class difference, self-discovery, and greed, an indelible romance at the center makes this beautifully written first in a series a must read.  The Midnight Lie – Book   The Midnight Lie – eBook   The

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What’s My Book Again? Rocker Memoirs to Read this Summer

In honor of the recently released rocker memoir Fahrenheit-182 (which can be found in our collection) by bassist and vocalist of Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, here are ten other popular memoirs by musical artists. These books will open your eyes to behind-the-scenes accounts that contributed to some of the most influential music of the last century.

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Heated Rivalry: Tired of Reheating?

Hard to imagine getting tired of this one—the book is fantastic. The show feels like someone shook the pages and Shane and Ilya just fell out, complete with a très magnifique soundtrack (as Shane might say). I mean, when was the last time you even thought about t.A.T.u.? Still, a change can be a nice palate cleanser. While Rachel Reid’s Game Changer series is a great place to start (make sure you’ve read The Long Game), let’s be honest, if you’re here, it’s probably because this is not enough. Below are some steamy, mostly queer sports romances to keep the momentum going. 

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We’re opening the HPLD Library & Archive June 27

The High Plains Library District (HPLD) is proud to announce the grand opening of its new branch, HPLD Library & Archive. This library, situated next to the current administrative building in Greeley, will house a large collection of local historical documents, traditional library services and materials, and will feature a digital preservation lab.   “We can’t wait to show off the unique features of this library and archive,” said James Melena, HPLD Community Relations and Marketing Manager. “There’s so much history to uncover in this library, whether you want to search for it or bring in your own to digitize.

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Botanical Horror

Botanical horror is a subgenre of horror that incorporates plants, fungi, or other elements of nature as key sources of fear, danger, or supernatural occurrences. These stories often explore themes of nature reclaiming its power, human hubris in manipulating ecosystems, and the eerie intelligence of plant life. Dare to explore the dark side of nature? Check out a book from this list—if you can escape its grasp!

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