From parenting to cults, this year Bucks County library staff enjoyed reading about how people relate to each other and our world. Want more staff recommendations? Check out all of our Staff Picks for 2021 or browse the Staff Picks shelves on cloudLibrary. Cultish by Amanda Montell Cultish is a book analyzing the language that […]
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Read-Alikes for December’s Hottest Books
Waiting to get your hands on a popular book? We’re here to help! Try one of these read-alikes for some of December’s most popular titles. Popular Fiction Titles and Read-Alikes Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney You may also enjoy: Days of Distraction by Alexandra Chang Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan Writers and […]
Seasons Readings! Books to Spark Your Holiday Spirit
The most festive time of the year is here! For most of us, the 2021 holiday season looks different than last year. Many folks are excited to revive old celebrations, while others are embarking on new traditions. No matter how you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, reading is a wonderful way to spend your holiday […]
Affirming Books By and About Transgender People
A lot of the public’s awareness of the transgender community comes from movies, television shows and books. But for decades, media did not accurately represent or characterize transgender people. Transgender Awareness Week – November 13 to 19 – highlights transgender people and the issues faced by members of the community. It’s also a time for […]
National Book Award Winners from Pennsylvania
The winners of the 2021 National Book Awards will be announced in just a few days. This year, there are 25 finalists in five categories: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, translated literature and young people’s literature. Since the National Book Awards began in 1950, hundreds of authors have been honored for their exceptional books. And many are […]
DA101: Intro to Dark Academia
Welcome, students. Please take your seats. No talking. Keep your hands visible at all times. Syllabus Dark Academia is a genre of literature that is having a moment right now. It typically features an elite group of students selected out as special in some way. Something wicked, nefarious or unfortunate tends to happen. Perhaps it’s […]
October 17 is Black Poetry Day!
Black Poetry Day commemorates the birthday of Jupiter Hammon, the first published African-American poet. His first work, the religious poem “An Evening Thought,” was published in 1760 and is still reprinted today. Black Poetry Day celebrates the rich history of Black poets from Hammon and Phillis Wheatley in the 1700s; through Langston Hughes and the […]
National Voter’s Registration Day – Six Questions Answered!
National Voter’s Registration Day is September 28th – and I haven’t done a thing to get ready! No decorations up and no presents bought! Just kidding – this isn’t that kind of holiday. But if you have questions about this special day, here are some answers. What’s National Voter’s Registration Day – I never heard […]
Celebrate Welcoming Week Through Reading
Welcoming Week (Sept 10-19th, 2021) is a time for communities and neighbors to come together to help everyone, regardless of background, to feel seen, respected, and welcomed. I can relate to feeling unwelcome in many spaces because of the way I look. Strangers often ask me where I’m “really from” or what nationality I am […]
6 BIG reasons to get a library card!
There’s much more to your local library than books. A library card is a powerful tool that allows you and your family to explore, learn, and connect with the world around you. Here are a few BIG things you’ll receive access to with a Bucks County Free Library card: Children’s Books and Activities Need to […]
