When it’s too cold to venture outside, it’s the perfect time to stay inside and read. Settle in with a blanket and your favorite hot beverage, and get ready to be pulled into one of these great reads. FICTION As Long as We Both Shall Live by Joann Chaney Chaney grabs readers with her opening […]
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More cloudLibrary Reads for You!
We’ve increased the number of titles you can check out on cloudLibrary from three to five! That means more e-books and e-audiobooks are available for you to stream or download right now. Is the title you want currently unavailable? Then put a hold on it. We’ve increased your hold limit, too, from four titles to […]
Staff Picks 2018: Best Adult Nonfiction
We’re closing out our 2018 Staff Picks lists with Best Adult Nonfiction. The titles suggested focus on true crime, memoir, history, and the opioid crisis.
Staff Picks 2018: Best Adult Fiction
Of all our Staff Picks 2018 lists, the one for Best Adult Fiction is the longest! With recommendations that include mysteries, thrillers, literary fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, and more, this list has suggestions that will have you reading long into the next year. See 2018 Staff Picks for Children’s Books, Young Adult Literature, and Adult Nonfiction.
Staff Picks 2018: Best Young Adult Books
2018 was a banner year for young adult books. According to our staff, these titles, including three graphic novels, are the best of the best. See 2018 Staff Picks for Children’s Books, Adult Fiction, and Adult Nonfiction.
Staff Picks 2018: Best Children’s Books
We’re excited to announce our Staff Picks for 2018! For the past four years, we’ve asked staff to recommend their favorite books published in the calendar year. Here are the children’s books they loved most in 2018. Staff Picks for young adults and adults will be published over the next week. If you are looking […]
11 New Reads for Mid-Fall
Each month, our Collection Management Specialist highlights new fiction and nonfiction titles in our system. This month, her list includes a thriller, a satire, and two books set during WWI — one fiction, the other nonfiction. FICTION Lies by T.M. Logan Six days ago, Joe Lynch was a happily married man, a devoted father, and […]
Stories That Go Bump in the Night
‘Tis the season for scary stories! These 11 shivery reads are sure to have you looking over your shoulder every time you hear the slightest noise. BOO! The Hunger by Alma Katsu – In this novel recommended by Stephen King, Katsu reimagines the gripping account of the Donner Party but with a supernatural twist. The […]
16 Captivating Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reads
Here are 16 captivating sci-fi/fantasy books, including a novella and a short story collection, to add to your TBR pile. Fantasy City of Lies by Sam Hawke – Jovan is the quiet forgettable friend of the Chancellor’s heir. But secretly he is a master of poisons and is trained to protect the Chancellor’s family from […]
Recommended Reads for Early Fall
When the leaves turn, and the weather grows cooler, it’s the perfect time to turn the pages of a new book. These recommended reads let you lose yourself in fictional worlds or become immersed in fascinating nonfiction narratives.