While releases by best-selling authors, and critically-acclaimed “buzz books” grabbed the spotlight in 2021, there are plenty of great releases still waiting to be discovered. Meet the Overlooked Books of 2021! These include books from nearly every fiction genre, plus non-fiction on a variety of topics, from exploring Mount Everest to a memoir by a professional gambler. We’ve created a […]
Happy New Year, and welcome to our annual In Case You Missed It list of AAPLD’s Top 50 most checked-out Adult Fiction, Young Adult Fiction and DVD/Blu-Ray titles for 2021! Most of the items were released in 2021, but you’ll also find perennial favorites, and a few surprises on our lists. How many have you seen or read? We’ve profiled […]
Hectic holiday season? Reading Resolutions has you covered! Our tasty December challenge is to read a poem, short story, or novella. If you prefer non-fiction, choose an article, short how-to book, or essay. Our online catalog has lots of suggestions for short reads, including collections of poems and short stories. If you check out a collection, you don’t have to […]
Always wanted to write a book? Mystery, memoir, non-fiction, or something else, Algonquin Area Public Library can help! Find how-to books, connect with other authors, publish your book online, and get it into the hands of Illinois readers. Let us inspire and encourage you to create the book of your dreams! Writing can be lonely! Find your tribe with this […]
Relive your favorite decade with November’s Reading Resolutions challenge; read a book set in the decade in which you grew up. Whether it’s your childhood, teen years, or young adulthood, let a book transport you to a simpler (or maybe not so simple) time in the past. Our online catalog includes books set in decades from the 1920s through […]
October is here, and it’s time to pair that Pumpkin Spice Latte with a tasty, and terrifying read. While every Reading Resolution challenge encourages you to step out of your comfort zone, picking up a horror novel can really feel that way. Of course, you’re free to choose something a bit less scary. Cozy mysteries work just fine, as do […]
September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which recognizes the contributions and culture of Hispanic people. It’s also a great opportunity to discover a new author. At AAPLD, we’re proud to highlight the Latinx authors in our collections. You’ll find their work in every genre, with books for every age group. For adult readers, we suggest one […]
As part of the library’s Centennial Celebration, every month we have been celebrating a different decade. In September we are celebrating the totally tubular ’80s! Break out your leg warmers and your Aqua Net, it’s time to party like it’s 1985 by reading one of these books published in the ’80s. The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum Who is Jason […]
In this new type of post, we take a look at the books chosen by celebrity book clubs for the current month. Each month some of your favorite public figures choose their favorite book being released that month. Every month we will be the first to let you know what they have picked so you can get your holds in […]
Do you need to beat the heat and humidity? Check out one of these books today. Featuring winter snow and ice in all their chilling glory, these books are sure to cool you down this August. Click the link in the title to place a hold on an item today! Stop by the library beginning August 1st to view a […]
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