“The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels” by Janice Hallett
“The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels” by Janice Hallett Review by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian Teen parents are found in a building with slain and mutilated cult members who all believed they... read more about “The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels” by Janice Hallett
Memoirs for March
Memoirs for March Borrowed by Amy Atzert, collection development librarian Haven’t sunk your teeth into a good memoir lately? No worries. The writers at “BookPage” call the following new and upcoming memoirs quite satisfying.... read more about Memoirs for March
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Celebrating Women’s History Month Created by Bob Helmbrecht, collection development librarian Women’s History Month is celebrated each year in March. In February 1980, President Carter issued the first presidential proclamation of National Women’s History... read more about Celebrating Women’s History Month
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: “Lucky Duck” by Greg Pizzoli
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups “Lucky Duck” by Greg Pizzoli Review by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian Susan the duck is feeling a bit unlucky. The skates she ordered are too big. The lightbulb... read more about For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: “Lucky Duck” by Greg Pizzoli
“Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect” by Benjamin Stevenson
“Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect” by Benjamin Stevenson Review by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian Ernest Cunningham is thrilled to be invited to a crime-writing festival aboard the Ghan, a luxury train... read more about “Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect” by Benjamin Stevenson
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: Celebrating Ramadan
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups Celebrating Ramadan Created by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian The annual holiday of Ramadan began yesterday at sundown. Customs of this monthlong celebration include fasting, spiritual reflection and works... read more about For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: Celebrating Ramadan
Here are some helpful links for finding your next great read. Next time you’re in the library stop by the Reference Desk and talk to our expert staff about what you like (and don’t like!) to read. We’ll be able to offer up suggestions and send you home with books to read right away!
- Library Reads
- Books librarians across the country recommend and love.
- NextReads Newsletters
- Receive an email newsletter containing an annotated list of new books and suggested titles. Simply sign up for e-mail delivery of as many newsletters as you want…it’s FREE!
- Best Seller Lists
- New York Times
- Publisher’s Weekly
- Indiebound
- BookPage
- Book reviews and author interviews.
- This resource is also freely available in print at many of our branches but if you miss it, or misplace your copy, all the information is free online.
- NoveList
- Find a book to match your mood, browse lists, and find author and title read-alikes.
- What’s Next: Books in Series
- Really quick and simple way to search by author, series name, or the title of a book in a series to see what comes next or what you may have missed.