For whatever reason, there seems to be an inherent stigma around graphic novels. Like most kids, I grew up reading a lot in school, from elementary novels like Charlotte’s Web to classic literature like...

I always feel a hint of embarrassment when I stroll into the library's Youth Services Department, a.k.a. the kids section. You feel like a bit of a creep being surrounded by kids less than half your age...

The first of three annual book publishing seasons may have begun, but media assistant Terri Spilman said those processes can differ because of the varying ways of publishing. "There are a lot of different...

For junior Jacqueline Ramsey, National Book Month  is a reminder of the value of books and reading. "National Book Month is important to bring awareness to the stories around the world," Ramsey said...

The line between books and movies has become blurred as many popular books earn their own movie adaptations. The most successful recent examples are the Harry Potter series, Hunger Games and Jurassic Park.  Recently,...

CCPL opens with new changes after one year With Carmel Clay Public Library’s (CCPL) new opening, Jamie Beckman, teen services department manager, provided a rundown of the changes that CCPL underwent.  These...

For Tatum Siebert, member of the Teen Library Council (TLC) and senior, reading has been a big part of her life since she was young. However, she said throughout the years, she has felt herself grow away...

Someone, somewhere, has designated May as "Get Caught Reading Month." This fact is mostly an excuse for me to once again indulge in my not-so-secret plan to turn MUSE into a reading blog, but since it's...

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez follows the story of the Buendía family on the magical island of Macondo through, as you might expect, 100 years. I must admit, I went into...

I’ve never been a big fan of “To Be Read” lists, more commonly known as “TBR” lists, because I’m a firm believer in reading books for fun without feeling a sense of obligation. With that being...