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#fridayreads: Where the Cherry Tree Grew

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February 22 is George Washington's birthday, so come get the insider's scoop on the cherry tree, the (rumored) wooden dentures, and other legends of the first president of the United States. Where the Cherry Tree Grew by Philip Levy takes a look at Washington's childhood home while Washington by Ron Chernow explores Washington's life from boyhood to the presidency. Finally, The Washingtons: George and Martha, "join'd by friendship, crown'd by love" by Flora Fraser examines the public and private lives of the Washingtons, as they rise to the challenge of becoming the first First Family of the United States. You can find all of these books and more in our catalog.

#fridayreads: The Food of Love

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Nothing says "I love you," like a sugar high. Valentine's Day is for swooning over sweet gestures and feeding your insatiable sweet tooth, and here at the Jessup Library, love is everywhere in the stacks (so if you're looking for something specific, ask a librarian). Check out subclass BF of the Library of Congress classification system for the psychology of love and romance, subclass HQ for books on relationships and sexuality, and subclasses GT and TP for books about candy and chocolate, in honor of one of the sweetest, most time-honored traditions of Valentine's Day: the inhalation of copious amounts of boxed chocolates.

#fridayreads: The Birthday

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Charlottesville's romance with literary giants didn't end when Edgar Allan Poe dropped out of UVA -- we've also got America's Favorite Storyteller, John Grisham! Author of over thirty books, including the number one bestseller, The Firm , Grisham celebrated his birthday on February 8. Check out our collection of his legal thrillers in the circulating and popular stacks, including his latest release, The Reckoning .

#fridayreads: A Very Short Introduction to Black History

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Let's be real -- twenty-eight days (or twenty-nine, if you're lucky) is barely enough time to plumb the iceberg's tip, let alone an entire iceberg's worth, of Black history. But you have to start somewhere, so why not start with February? Class E184.5 to 185.98 of the Library of Congress classification system covers African-American history and culture, but that's only the beginning. Black history spans centuries, continents, and every conceivable topic -- so enlist the help of a Jessup Library librarian and find yourself a book of Black history or culture to read today. Be sure to check out the Black History Month displays in the library. Happy reading!