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On Birds and Birdwatching
It's summer -- an excellent time of year to get outside and see what the birds are up to in the Washington, DC area. In order to whet your appetite and make your birdwatching experience more rewarding, here's a handful of books on bird anatomy, bird life, how to birdwatch, and some field guides to help you identify the particular birds you come across during your rambles.
Books for the Summer-Time
With summer recently arrived (lazy summer days being another way of experiencing time, I think), I wanted to put together a list of books that have bent how I think about time - something to serve as a reminder to spend time being present in the moment (however we feel ourselves inhabiting it). Hope you get a chance to read one or more at some point during the upcoming hot summer days!
The 411: Must Read Celebrity Memoirs for 90s Babies
For those of us born or raised in the 1990s, we are now finally getting our own generation of celebrity memoirs
Queer Historical(ish) Fiction
Like Bridgerton and looking for a little more diversity in your historical fiction? Look no further than these queer historical fiction picks!
Sliding Doors
Sometimes one choice can lead to different iterations of a life - do you ever wonder about other yous?
Pride Month 2023 Reads with the Washington Mystics
This summer, DC Public Library is teaming up with the Washington Mystics to recommend great reads that you can check out with your library card! In honor of Pride month, we have selected some amazing autobiographies and biographies for both adults and young adults that explore the lives and careers of LGBTQIA+ athletes.