Have you always wanted a quick, easy way to know about the best, upcoming new releases in adult fiction? The library has your back! Subscribe to one of our new book newsletters here. New book newsletters are a great way to keep track of the most popular upcoming books so that you can be among the first to place a […]
The eighth annual Soon To Be Famous Illinois Author contest is now open and accepting entries! Sponsored by the Illinois Library Association, RAILS and member libraries throughout the state, the Soon To Be Famous Illinois Author Project contest recognizes the best in Adult and Young Adult fiction by Illinois self-published authors. This year, there’s also a new contest for self-published […]
This month’s Reading Resolutions challenge is to read a graphic novel or Manga. While our library has an excellent collection in our Young Adult/Teen area, these books might be less familiar to adult readers. If you’re wondering what a graphic novel is, the simple answer is that it’s a story told through illustrations. While most people are familiar with comic […]
Feeling stressed? Then you’ll love the latest Big Library Read selection, “The Art of Taking It Easy” by psychologist, comedian and author Dr. Brian King. The Art of Taking It Easy is a practical and hilarious book that encourages readers to embrace humor as a way to reduce stress and live a happier, fuller life. In his book, King defines […]
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