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 […]
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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 […]
Bucks County Library Cards Offer These Unique Items
Your Bucks County Free Library card is pretty amazing! Not only does it offer access to hundreds of thousands of physical books, e-books, and audiobooks, but it can save you time, money, and stress thanks to these “hidden gems.” Physical magazines: Just like a book, you can take home the latest issue of dozens of […]
Passport Services Resume at Bensalem Branch
Passport services have returned to the Bensalem branch of Bucks County Free Library. At the library, U.S. citizens can apply for a new passport by appointment only during these hours: Monday and Tuesday: 10am to 1pm and 3:30pm to 7pm Wednesday: 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm Thursday: 10am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to […]
Banned Books Library Staff Love
Banned Books Week was created in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Unfortunately, the United States is in the middle of another rise in book censorship and challenges to intellectual freedom. This Banned Books Week, Bucks County Free Library share some of […]
6 Books to Pick Up for National Hispanic Heritage Month
Have you ever wondered why National Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of September? Many Latin American countries observe their Independence Day in mid-September. President Johnson introduced the holiday as a week-long recognition to honor the rich Hispanic culture and contributions of Latinos in the Unites States. Eventually, President Reagan expanded it into a […]
Your Child’s First Library Card: What Parents and Guardians Should Know
Bucks County Free Library staff provide thousands of new library cards every year, and it’s always extra special when the new cardholder is a child. Whether you use the library frequently or want to make it a new habit, getting your children involved is a great place to start! Here’s what you’ll need to know […]
