Halloween is just around the corner! If you’re looking for something scary but well-crafted, try one of these eerie, unnerving, keep-the-lights-on-while-you-read novels. For more books to get you in the Halloween spirit, check the Scary Stories for Adults and Hot Teen Horror shelves on cloudLibrary. Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage If you like unnerving stories […]
Archives for October 2022
10 Novels that Read Like True Crime
True crime is everywhere these days: podcasts, TV miniseries, and even star-studded spoofs like Only Murders in the Building. If you enjoy the genre but want a little more distance from real events, try one of these novels. These stories deliver tales of monstrous criminals – some loosely based on true stories – without exploiting […]
7 Books Based on Ancient Myths
Storytelling has been a tradition amongst civilizations all over the world as an oratory act long before the written word came into play. In fact, most ancient mythologies were traditionally told in the form of epic poems, plays, songs and dances. Today, these ancient myths are often retold either with a modern twist or from […]
8 Books for Fans of Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover’s books are more popular than ever! Whether you’re a long-time reader of her novels or a recent convert from BookTok, you’re sure to enjoy one of these read-alikes. They offer the complex psychological elements her books are known for. Need more CoHo reads? Check the “If You Love to Read CoHo” shelf on […]
Sticks and Stones? 12 Books to Help Kids Navigate Bullying
One in five kids report being bullied during the school year, but the true impact of bullying is even bigger. It affects bystanders, those who bully others, and the friends and families of those who are bullied. Books can help kids understand and respond to bullying. These positive stories demonstrate how children can react if […]
