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Katie MacBride

Katie MacBride is a freelance writer, librarian, and weird dog lady living in the San Francisco Bay Area. When she’s not hunched over her computer, she’s teaching writing to high school students or reading in the bathtub. She’s hoping to one day update this bio with the title of a forthcoming book. Read her work at www.katiemacbride.com or follow her on Twitter: @msmacb

5 Books Too Awesome Not To Own

Five books you'll want to own, even if you already read them via the library.

The Libraries that Brought Us to Tears

Two readers and librarians on the times they've cried in the library.

The Good Girls Revolt: A Reading List

A reading list inspired by Good Girls revolt adds context to the show, demonstrates how far the feminist movement has come, and explores how very far we still have to go.

4 Books to Survive the Apocalypse (and Other Disasters)

Books on emergency preparedness and survival in case the world ends (literally).

Required Reading List for Donald Trump

There is a lot the Republican nominee for President doesn’t know. Way more things than could fit on this–-or any–-list. ...

The Baby-Sitters Club Club Podcast: Hi hi!

Why you're going to want to listen to a podcast of two 30 year old guys reading the Baby-Sitters Club

4 Great Picture Books for Older Readers

Picture books adults will love.

Best Bathroom Books

If you're a bathroom reader, these are some books perfect for the back of your porcelain throne.

7 Graphic Novels for This Political Season

Feeling political with election season here? You should check out these graphic novels about climate change, the Civil Rights movement, and more.

The Baby-sitters Club Gets Book Recommendations!

Reading recommendations for the members of The Baby-sitters Club!