Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (President's Day: Feb 19)

What if the Civil War wasn’t just about North and South but about… vampires! Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter tells the tale of our 16th president’s life with an additional interwoven element of the living dead. It’s a very fun read, and if you enjoy it, you’ll also enjoy Pride & Prejudice & Zombies.

How to Commemorate

• Read aloud Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural Address. Because everyone should.
• Find aspects of your town or its history that could be due to vampire involvement.
• Make plans with your loved ones about what you would do if attacked by vampires. And if becoming one would be preferable to death. Your call.

Works Cited
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (book)
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Buffy Meets Giles in the Sunnydale High School Library

Buffy Summers did not have a good history with schools, being the Slayer and all.  But when her mom moved to Sunnydale and enrolled Buffy for classes, Buffy got to meet her new Watcher, Rupert Giles.  And where was their central headquarters for training and for marshaling the fight against the forces of darkness?  The Library!

Confession: Giles is my favorite fictional librarian.  Yes, I have a list.

My favorite Giles quote: "Smell is the most powerful trigger to the memory there is. A certain flower, or a whiff of smoke can bring up experiences long forgotten. Books smell musty and rich. The knowledge gained from a computer is a... it, uh, it has no texture, no context. It's there and then it's gone. If it's to last, then the getting of knowledge should be tangible. It should be... smelly."

Thank you, Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

How to Commemorate:

• Visit a library
• Carry a cross with you (and maybe a wooden stick)
• Patrol the neighborhood after dark
• Slay a vampire.  You know, if you get the chance.