Conspiracy Theories: A Compendium of History’s Greatest Mysteries and More Recent Cover-ups by Jamie King

Ever wondered about the intrigue behind conspiracy theories but lacked the time to go down the rabbit holes? Conspiracy Theories offers a concise exploration of both renown and lesser-known conspiracies. Each theory is summarized in four pages or less, providing essential details for understanding the core concepts. 

While the book's brevity is a strength, it also limits its ability to debunk the theories, leaving readers to evaluate their credibility themselves.  Those seeking a quick introduction to conspiracy theories will find this book valuable, but it's important for the readers to remember that all the theories presented are speculative.--Claudio Leon

King, Jamie. Conspiracy Theories: A Compendium of History’s Greatest Mysteries and More Recent Cover-ups. London: Summersdale Publishers, 2020. Print

Halloween Papertoy Monsters Tradition Continues

photo credit: Jessica Fenster-Sparber

On Halloween we were happy to continue the tradition of offering a Papertoy Monster program inside of our school library at Belmont.  Students expressed their delight with this hands on activity and their enthusiasm to continue to craft the little creatures back at the house over the long weekend was infectious.  We are grateful to Literacy for Incarcerated Teens (LIT) for continuing to sustain this tradition with the book from Brian Castleforte.--Jessica Fenster-Sparber

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge

Tanjiro returns home too late to protect his mother and siblings from the night-hunting demons, only to discover that his sister has miraculously survived the attack. However, she is no longer the sister he once knew. 

Then Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to cure his sister from the demon she’s become. His path is fraught with danger, as demons seek to kill him, and demon slayers aim to eliminate his sister. Can Tanjiro find a cure before they are hunted down? Is there even a cure to be found? With action-packed sequences reminiscent of Dragon Ball Z and character development and intertwining storylines similar to Naruto, there is something to appeal to everyone.--Claudio Leon

Gotouge, Koyoharu. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba. San Francisco: VIZ Media, 2016. Print.