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Libraries with a sense of humour.

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queer superheroes is such a good genre… intense, actiony books like Dreadnought with a trans lesbian protagonist…. lighter, fun books like Not Your Sidekick with a bi protagonist and wlw romance….. non-YA sexy books like Cinnamon Blade with a bi protag and a love interest who’s still figuring out her labels……. all very good and very iconic

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Day 7 - A Book That Made You Smile

Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

I watched the movie long before I ever read the book. In fact, I watched the movie probably two or three times before I learned it was even based off a book. And this year, I finally decided to listen to the audiobook.

It did not disappoint.

The characters are both similar and their own unique beings from one medium to another, and I’m not gonna say one version was better than the other because I love them both so, so much.

What I will say is that if you like your Sophie’s tough, grumpy, and accidentally doing a ton of (occasionally spiteful) magic, book Sophie is the one for you. I enjoyed the book so much I listened to the rest of the series, too.

Have I mentioned yet that I love audiobooks? I can do all kinds of crafts (or even yoga!) while listening to them. I love things that help me multi-task. Audiobooks are glorious.

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For anyone else in library science–I’m in grad school

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Wandering. librarycomic.com

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you know what? go to your local library.

nobody cares if you just want to read Twitter with the free wifi. in fact we’re ecstatic you’re there.

don’t be afraid to touch the books. hell, taking them off the shelf and leaving them on shelving carts is one of the main ways the library counts usage and foot traffic, so don’t reshelve them yourself and don’t be afraid of looking at them!

most libraries now allow covered drinks, and many have special areas where you’re allowed to bring something to eat. have your lunch there, it’s quiet!

lovely large tables for crafts or art? they have you covered!

magazines and periodicals so you can read the newest events or pick up a new recipe? check!

you can even just watch a DVD if you have the appropriate portable screen and courtesy headphones.

GO to the library. LOVE the library. USE the library. you already paid for it!!

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Spotted at Texas Tech Library over the holidays. 

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Librarian aesthetic! Oook!!

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“Ook!”

The Librarian moodboard

Discworld characters: (13/40)

Characters’ moodboards: (116/?)

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Bisexual wlw Librarian Moodboard for Anonymous

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Born to be a librarian (by ILoveDoodle)

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If the late-winter doldrums are getting you down, check out these six literary escapes recommended by NPR’s favorite librarian, Nancy Pearl. (I can second her choice of Landmarks – it’s gorgeous!)

– Petra 

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