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How do the kids do online research

In my experience with my students (8-12 year olds), if given a question like, say, “list five famous Africans and what they are famous for”, they will type verbatim into google “list five famous Africans and what they are famous for”, click on the first youtube video, and if that doesn’t give them the exact answer they need, immediately give up.

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The final minutes of the McKinney campus clock tower. (at Central Park Campus (CPC)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMfN5kLnYdH/?igshid=z8bmikb2rp21

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Demolition of the McKinney campus clock tower has begun! (at Central Park Campus (CPC)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMSATkYH2RH/?igshid=1v1952d1m5r53

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Word on the water, London💙

👉 Bookshop

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“With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?”

- Oscar Wilde

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16 Authors Share The Best Books They Read in 2020 

[via We Are Bookish]

In an earlier post, we shared the NetGalley team’s favorite books of the year. Now, 16 authors each share one of the best books they read in 2020!

Alyssa Cole loved Murder on Cold Street by Sherry Thomas

Christina Lauren loved Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

Alexis Hall loved To Have and to Hoax by Martha Waters

Lisa Jewell loved One by One by Ruth Ware

Mary Robinette Kowal loved The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk

Ashley Poston loved The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Julian Winters loved Darius the Great Deserves Better by Adib Khorram

Alexis Henderson loved Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas

Roselle Lim loved Loathe at First Sight by Suzanne Park

Janella Angeles loved Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald

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Click through to see more titles.

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Books didn’t make me feel alone, didn’t make me feel like I was just a little different from everyone else.

Game On by Riley Hart (via bookaddict24-7)

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Reminder: Collin campuses are scheduled to re-open for in-person services on Monday, January 11! Got a question on what to expect when you come to visit us? Make sure to stop by our COVID-19 guide for current policies and procedures!

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Frances | francesmehardie

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russian classics aesthetic

Brothers Karamazov: orthodox monasteries, deep woods, starry nights, the sound of paper being torn, dimly lit rooms, withered roses, an unfinished letter, piles of books, the sound of shattering glass, ticking of clocks in a silent house, heavy wooden furniture, the air before a storm, the smell of earth, a crowd of people dressed in black, distant murmurs, emptied streets, the fear of walking alone in dusk

Crime and Punishment: coldness of the skin against a blade, slender pale fingers and slightly shaking hands, a red stain blooming on white fabric, lonely steps in a corridor, the slow dripping of water, looking out of the window into the thickening darkness, a single dying candle on the table, listening to one’s breath and counting heartbeats, too many stairs, the desire to be invisible, a subtle memory of kind word

The Idiot: classical statues, wealth covered with dust, a dark house tainted with inherited madness, an unsettling feeling, long walks in a park, useless chatter, a silken ribbon forgotten on a bench, a melancholic face, an unexpected spring rain, the joy of reading one’s favorite book, the clarity of mind after fully perceiving the world around, looking at cloudless sky  

Anna Karenina: fields of crops, flowers brought from an early morning walk, the wind caressing a girl’s hair, a bowl of fruit, the smell of ripe pears, the clatter of a spoon against porcelain when stirring tea, children’s laughter coming from the garden, soft sunlight and white curtains, the sensation of velvet against skin, pearls from a ripped necklace spilling on marble floor, a sudden silence in a room full of people

War and Peace: a glass of wine, the brightness of  a crystal chandelier, white lace, a raging snow storm, the sound of a door being gently closed, the moment of holding one’s breath before walking in a ball room, indulging in looking at a beautiful earring against light, the sound of a saber being drawn, closing one’s eyes for a moment while dancing, the sweet smell of strawberries, a pair of gloves left on an armchair, light scent of powder

The Master and Margarita: the chaos of a lively city, ambient jazz in expensive restaurants, jumping on a moving tram, the sight of Moscow from the roof of a house, yellow flowers in a vase, leaning out of the window, shelves stacked with books, a small tin box with old photographs, strange shapes in the night sky, laughing in the middle of the night on a balcony, colorful posters for a surreptitious magician’s show floating in the wind

Eugene Onegin: a lonely mansion, reading a book in the parlor, faint piano melody lingering in falling silence, long evenings, passing seasons, discussing french novels of the moment, unspoken thoughts, leaning against the door frame, quickly averted glance, eating a peach absent-minded, bright mornings, footprints in snow, a loud gun-shot terrifying a flock of birds nearby   

A Hero of Our Time: byronic boredom, getting up late in the afternoon, the hidden unspeakable sadness of existence, shakespeare’s tragedy opened next to untouched breakfast, cigarette smoke, polished boots, walking with one’s coat wide open letting the night chill break through to the bone, carved wooden chair, fading warmth of the ashes late in the evening, the thought of farewell  

Fathers and Sons: birch groves, morning mist, moss covered stones near a  moor, scientific books, white roses, cheap champagne, shabby pocket-watch, light-hearted irony, a maladroit cello sonata, freshly mowed grass, leaving thoughts come and go, a slow yawn, picturesque plates and bowls filled with traditional dishes, drinking tea on the porch, longing for the future   

Doctor Zhivago: a strange feeling of loss, writing poems in a diary, traveling by train, the hesitation before touching someone’s hand, the gaze of one lost in thought, the warmth of cinnamon, a scarf brightly embellished with flowers, a glass of water, two people listening each on the other side of the door, a threadbare jacket, the tempting void, the evanescent serenity of yesterday  

Dead Souls: horses in a merry gallop, delicious smells mingled, grotesque and bizarre tragedy, luxurious attire cheap soul, masks, a perfumed love letter, the triumph of sarcasm, an unattached wheel rolling down a dusty road, the atmosphere of commedia dell’ arte, puzzling speeches, a baffling caricature drawn on a handkerchief   

Cherry Orchard: a lone chair in an empty room, falling blossoms, old samovar, the unsettling need for change, a mirror reflecting full moon, the disappointment of a glossy object turning worthless after second glance, a piano out of tune      

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To celebrate the start of 2021, and the many new bookish adventures that await you there, we’ve provided a list of five thrilling new reading challenges!

Jump into some novel written terrain with these biblioriffic book challenges for 2021!

The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time :  You can’t go wrong with the classics! If you’ve been slowly chipping away at the most revered of literary novels, and rereading your favorites, but wishing you could find the time to devour the whole lot of them. Why not do just that?

The Fifty Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century (So Far) : How about taking a stroll down this fantastical memory lane, maybe rereading a favorite or two, and creating a strong foundation of the fantasy greats that built us in our lifetime (so far)?

The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge : This one is for fans of Gilmore Girls, and literary and contemporary fiction, consisting of all 339 books that Rory is seen or said to have read during the seven years of Stars Hollow that are shared with viewers.

15 Must-Read Translated Books From the Past 5 Years : Translated books are a marvelous way to learn new things while reading, from various cultures around the world to differing writing formats. Pick up one of these page-turners and feed your brain!

Non-Fiction Published in Year: 2021 : This list contains recent memoirs, essays, daily meditations, research in science, history and energy chakras, and much more. Broaden your mind with some well-written and endearing non-fiction this new year!

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We’re (partially) back! Collin campuses are closed this week, but we’re still available to answer your questions online. Check out our Ask a Librarian page if you have a question as we gear up for the Spring semester. Campuses are currently scheduled to reopen on Monday, January 11.

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Theodore Roosevelt! More

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How to be a writer…

Source @joannechocolat

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Friendly reminder: Collin College and its respective libraries will be closed Sunday, December 20 - Sunday, January 3. We hope you have a pleasant and relaxing break, and we look forward to seeing you in-person and online again in 2021!