October is here, time to revel in the spooky, and weird. This month’s Library Reads– fresh, new releases chosen by librarians across the country as their favorites– offers plenty to choose from. What grabs your spooky season vibe? Murder on a college campus, a steamy romance between a princess and a minotaur, or the long-awaited sequel to a ghostly detective […]
To find a great read this September, start with Library Reads! Fresh, new releases chosen by librarians across the country as their favorites, Library Reads offers something for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for a heartwarming tale of small towns and families, harrowing sci-fi or thrillers, thought-provoking literary fiction, or something that’s all this and more, there’s a Library […]
Looking for Summer Reading suggestions? Look no further than July’s Library Reads– ten new releases chosen by librarians across the country as their favorites. Browse the books here, or stop by the Main Library, where recent Library Reads picks can be found on the square shelf beside the New Releases display. The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu – With its […]
Families. Happy, sad, funny, inspiring or hopelessly dysfunctional, we all have them. That’s one reason family stories are an ever-popular source of literary inspiration. In this season of Mothers Day, graduations, weddings, and family reunions, we’re highlighting three family-themed novels from May’s Library Reads selection. Not familiar with Library Reads? They’re ten new releases chosen each month by librarians across […]
Who doesn’t love a mystery? Whether its a warm-hearted cozy, a light romp into magical realism, or something on the dark side, readers love working through clues and twists to reach the end. April’s Library Reads selections offers something for every mystery lover, (along with romance, fantasy, horror, and memoir lovers, too!) Not familiar with Library Reads? They’re ten new […]
February offers lots to celebrate. There’s Valentine’s Day, which we all know and (mostly) love, Black History Month, and every four years, an extra day. Looking for a great book that combines one, two, or even all of these themes? Look no further than this month’s Library Reads– ten new releases chosen each month by librarians across the country as […]
Great stories often spring from the question “What if?” What if a failed presidential candidate became an amateur sleuth? What if an exclusive rehab hospital held deadly secrets? What if a free-spirited young woman fell in love with her gloomy landlord? These are just a few of the great stories you’ll discover in January’s Library Reads– ten new releases chosen […]
Celebrate the gift of reading! Whether you’re looking for a fun escapist read to savor during the rush of the holidays, or shopping suggestions for a book-lover on your list, December’s Library Reads– ten new releases chosen each month by librarians across the country as their favorites, are a great place to start. Browse the books here, or stop by […]
It’s the time of year when we pause to think about all we have to be thankful for, including great books. And this month is no exception, as we present November’s Library Reads– ten new releases chosen each month by librarians across the country as their favorites. Browse the books here, or stop by the Main Library, where recent Library […]
The season of ghouls, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night has arrived. If scary books are your October jam, this month’s Library Reads list has you covered. Whether it’s a child’s sinister “imaginary” friend, a Louisiana preacher’s daughter discovering devilish doings in her small town, or fearsome visions that drive a young woman to the brink of […]
