This eclectic list includes books about friendship, self-discovery, and living your happiest life with or without romance. After all, not everyone is looking for love.
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K-Pop Starter Kit
K-Pop is a genre of pop music out of South Korea that has become so popular it now has a global audience. According to NPR's guide to getting into K-Pop, it is “a maximalist dreamland full of color, high concept performances and videos, a plethora of performers and unrivaled choreography.” Whether you’re a K-Pop expert or a newbie, this list will get you going with books and music from our library. Curated by Stephanie Mayeux.
Staff Spotlight: Jessica Schiefelbein
Jessica has more than two decades of experience at the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales. You can find Jessica at the reference desk, or in the tech room, or in book club. Her list of faves reflects her eclectic sense of wonder about the world and what the library has to offer. Bookmark it.
February Holidays
February is full of holidays, from the traditional to the slightly more obscure. Share the celebrations of the month with these books for kids. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Are You Ready for Some Football?
On February 7th, the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV. Get your game-day reading here with football-inspired adult fiction and nonfiction selections and youth fiction and nonfiction selections. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, we are showcasing new books by Black authors. Check out the fiction and nonfiction selections for adults, teens, tweens, and children. Curated by Isabel Naquin.
February Challenge: Series Starter
Go back to the beginning by reading the first book in a series. Some series span many years, while others are only just getting started. Either way, we hope this challenge will give you a chance to delve into a world that you can return to again and again with each new book. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children.
Urban Romance
Love, revenge, murder. The streets are a dangerous place for women in these high-drama tales of urban romance. Curated by Jessica Schiefelbein.
YA Winter Romance
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but a book is so delightful! These YA romances set during the winter season are certain to warm your heart. Recommended by Isabel Naquin.
Get a Clue: Middle Grade Mysteries
Decipher the clues along with these kid detectives to solve mysteries and save the day. Recommended by Samantha Matherne.
Shelf Analysis 