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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Staff Picks 2021: Young Adult Books
For the sixth year, Bucks County library staff chose their favorite books published in the last calendar year. Today’s list: Young Adult Fiction. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a teen or wondering what to add to your own To Be Read pile, here’s what we recommend! Want more recommendations? Check out all of […]
Staff Picks 2021: Children’s Books
Library staff across Bucks County rounded up children’s books published in 2021 that your kids will love. For even more recommendations, check out all of our Staff Picks for 2021 or browse the Staff Picks shelves on cloudLibrary. One, Two, Grandma Loves You by Shelly Becker Reading age: 3-5 years old A young girl and […]
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 […]
Where Are All the New Releases?
Have you noticed that some newly released books aren’t on library shelves? The supply chain and labor shortages affecting holiday shopping also affect your library. Publishers, our book vendors and shipping services are all experiencing delays. This is a problem for libraries across the country, and Bucks County Free Library is no exception. Through the […]
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 […]
Just Picture It! Hopeful Titles to Help Your Kids Be Optimistic
We all know it feels better to be optimistic than pessimistic, but optimism goes deeper than that. Researchers have found that a positive outlook is linked to resilience, better physical health and even a longer life. In children, optimism leads to more positive interactions in school and decreases the risk of depression. One way to […]
10 Books for Native American Heritage Month
It’s National Native American Heritage Month! November is a great time to pick up a book by or about Indigenous people. Whether you’re introducing a young reader to the Navajo Code Talkers or looking for literature by today’s most prolific Indigenous writers, you’ll find plenty of options at your library. These are just a few […]
