This year, our book selections are all about exploring the American Dream and how it looks different for people across the United States. The American Dream is often described as the idea that anyone, regardless of background, can achieve a better life through hard work and determination. However, how attainable this dream feels depends on …
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Event Recaps: Mocktail Mixology
By Alex Goodwin Attention all amateur mixologists! If you’re someone who likes sweet little drinks (perhaps with a kick), look no further. Recently, Herrick Library North Branch in Holland hosted a fun event that not only talked about the history of mixology, but offered the opportunity to taste non-alcoholic versions of popular 1920s drinks. Two …
Event Recaps: The Big Read Lakeshore Kickoff Event
By Nellie Wilcox Every event needs a plan, but it is the people involved that give it a purpose. The community that shows up whether it is their first time or their twelfth year, makes it extra special. I got to witness this last week Monday at the Big Read Lakeshore Kickoff Event. Before the …
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Event Recaps: Gatsby at the Hackly and Hume Home
Now that The Big Read Lakeshore’s events are in full swing, we want to take some time to highlight some awesome events our community partners are putting on and encourage you to look for some events that will be interesting to you! Our student interns will be giving insight into some events we attend, so …
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A Sneak Peak into the Big Read Kickoff
The official kick-off to the Big Read season is just around the corner! Join us Monday, October 28 from 7:00-8:30pm! It will be held in Maas Auditorium at Hope College on 264 Columbia Ave Holland, MI. There will be two keynote speakers, Drs. Jeanne Petit and Kristin VanEyk, along with a Gatsby-themed performance by the …
Who are the Dreamers?
Our Little Read Lakeshore pick for this year is Yuyi Morales’ Dreamers. If you haven’t had the chance to read it yet, I’d encourage you to pick up a copy. The nonfiction children’s book follows Yuyi Morales’ journey to the United States from Mexico with her young son, Kelly. In America they experience the struggles …
I Hate Reading and Here’s Why
By Nellie Wilcox Nothing is more boring than staring at a book and having to read the endless account of words. The worst part is when you have to go back to try and understand what it is saying because your brain keeps telling you there’s no purpose and it’s stupid. That is why I …
The Value of Reading Mexikid
There is a lot of things to get out of the graphic novel Mexikid by Pedro Martin. Read to hear one student’s perspective on the novel.
The Music of The Great Gatsby
Music has been one of the defining features of The Great Gatsby. Read to see how it plays into different adaptations and find some new music!
The Great Gatsby Trivia
The Great Gatsby might be a famous classic, but there are some fun facts surrounding the novel that you probably haven’t heard of before. Take this trivia test below to see how much you really know about The Great Gatsby!