Cup of Tea’s Best Books of 2020: Graphic Novels/Mangas

December 30, 2020 ~ karma2015 ~ 1 Comment

I gave you what I considered to be the Best Fiction/Nonfiction Books of 2020, now let us go to the graphic novels/mangas category! Comics are becoming more and more popular and are just as capable as telling realistic stories compared to prose novels. This is a format that definitely should not be counted out and should get the recognition it deserves.

From LGBTQ romances to humorous situations, here are the graphic novels and mangas that made the grade in 2020:

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Free Virtual Library Programs: December

December 10, 2020 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

Are you looking for online programs to attend? Here are some interesting library programs I’m co-hosting and programs that are being put together by my fellow co-workers. All of them are free to attend! You don’t need to be a member of the library to attend. All you have to do is register at the corresponding link and the meeting information will be sent to you the day before the event.

Hope to see you all there!

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Quote of the Day – October 22, 2019

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Horror Stories to Read Online

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Besides the scary costumes and huge amounts of candy, Halloween is not complete without curling up and reading a spooky story. And you can’t go wrong with these selections, especially since they are free. Enjoy a good scare with these haunting classics:

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

Rediscover (or discover for the first time) why this “legend” is such a popular favorite during Halloween time.

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Friday Debate: Halloween Reads

October 12, 2018 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

Welcome to Friday Debate, a feature on cup of tea with that book, please, where every Friday a question will be posted that tantalize the brain and expands our horizons. For this week’s question: Continue reading “Friday Debate: Halloween Reads” →

Quote of the Day – October 10, 2018

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Quote of the Day – July 25, 2018

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Quote of the Day – May 23, 2018

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Happy Birthday, Arthur Conan Doyle

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Today marks the 159th birthday of Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the popular character Sherlock Holmes. Doyle is well known for popularizing the detective fiction genre. So if you are new to Doyle’s writing style, here are some stories of his that are a great place for any reader to start with: Continue reading “Happy Birthday, Arthur Conan Doyle” →