On July 7, 1981 President Ronald Reagan kept a campaign promise that would change the highest court in the land...
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The CW network knows how to suck you in, and their latest runaway hit, Riverdale, is no exception. The show,...
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In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month in the United States, but March 2020 is extra special because we are...
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Charlie Kirk’s latest book, The MAGA Doctrine, is set to hit stands on March 3. It is one you don’t...
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I love historical fiction. I love crawling up with a book that re-visits history's biggest moments woven in with a...
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Every year FFL curates a reading challenge that is designed to encourage you to keep reading what you love but...
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Speed reading is something I mastered at a young age. I used to despise reading. In fact, when I was...
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Several justices--Roberts, Breyer, Kagan, Kavanaugh, and Gorsuch--have not yet authored true memoirs, though Breyer and Gorsuch have authored legal books....
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Children are faced with politics and talk of politics earlier and earlier these days. They are often asked about these...
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When we talk about the Holocaust, thoughts often go directly to the concentration camp at Auschwitz. On January 27 2020,...
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Jenna Bush Hager, author and popular cohost of “Today with Hoda and Jenna”, announced earlier this week that she is...
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I am at the point in my life where lots of women around me are getting pregnant, having babies, and...
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In 2019, I became something of a self-help guru. I’m obsessed with becoming a better person. Of course, being a...
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I love books, but I especially love books that feature strong women. Now, that’s not to say that every time...
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Books are my jam, and politics are also in my jam-adjacent wheelhouse, so I love finding that intersection where political...
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In her newest memoir, former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley details her time working as a member of President...
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I love a monthly challenge, and I love finding ways to incorporate my faith into a more scheduled manner. I...
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I’ve been on a bit of a self-help kick recently, trying to make myself healthier, happier, get more sleep, make...
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2020 is here and it’s time to start reading. As you know, here at FFL, I work really hard to...
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Here at FFL, we love promoting great books and connecting with our readers who also love to read. Whether you...
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It’s that time of year again! Time to promote literacy, read some great books, and complete the FFL reading challenge....
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It's almost been a month since former UN ambassador, Nikki Haley, released her memoir With All Due Respect. It became...
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On a nice, fall October day, I walked from the Foggy Bottom metro over to the John F Kennedy Center...
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I love the winter season around Christmas. Even if you don’t celebrate the holiday religiously, there’s a great spirit of...
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As we gear up for the 2020 presidential election and all that it brings -- debates, attack ads, smear campaigns,...
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Celebrity book clubs are an amazing feature of our modern life. Celebrities going beyond their typical careers and talking about...
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One of the most anticipated books of the year was finally released on Tuesday, and conservative women everywhere flocked to...
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The #MeToo movement has resulted in some major changes in our societies. People in power have finally paid for their...
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I love books and I love book clubs, which is only further augmented by the fact that some amazing famous...
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It’s not necessarily true that all people interested in politics want to run for office some day, but many young...
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What better way to celebrate fall and Halloween than with some spooky reads? These thirteen books will get you into...
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“Semper Paratus.” Latin for “Always Ready.” This is the motto of the United States Coast Guard. Often overlooked for the...
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Every time I tell someone what I do for a living (I’m a librarian) or how many books I read...
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We all love Chick-Fil-A, and it feels like the brand is a phenomenon now that we can’t ignore. But that...
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E-Readers have revolutionized reading for so many, and while they have not made analog books disappear like many feared, they...
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The FFL Reading Challenge encourages our readers to expand their literary horizons. We encourage readers to step outside their comfort...
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Brock Turner. Across the country, people recognize the name even if we can’t put a face to it. His name...
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September, October, and November are BIG months for the publishing companies all around. Everyone is eager to pick out a...
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Here at FFL, we do a reading challenge each year to encourage our readers to step outside their comfort zone,...
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Each year, September 17th marks “Constitution Day” in the United States. It is a day in which we reflect on...
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Maybe it's just me, but there's something about having books on your coffee table that screams that you have your...
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I love a good book, but I also love babies, so when I came across a book billing itself as...
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In July, I challenged myself to read 100 picture books, and I did it. I laughed. Then, I cried. I...
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American Royals: What Would The United States Be Like As A Monarchy?
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What if instead of being democratically elected as the nation’s first president, George Washington was crowned the first king of...
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We all love binging on our guilty pleasure TV shows. Why not kick it up a notch and read a...
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If you or your loved one is in need of support, resources, and treatment options for an eating disorder, contact...
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"The trial of the century" applies to approximately twenty different trials of the 20th century, but in Theodore Roosevelt for the...
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It’s not even been a full year since the absolute sensation that was the confirmation trial of Brett Kavanaugh. With...
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Spoiler alert! I am sorry to say, but the Weather Girls were wrong. It is not raining men! In her...
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