Fiction – Shelf Analysis

fantasy, Fiction, historical fiction, history, horror, Nonfiction, poetry

Native American Heritage Month

November 24, 2020November 20, 2020 cgoodallmyapl

Check out these new books by Native American authors published in 2020. Titles include fantasy, historical fiction, horror, poetry. children's books, and more.

fantasy, Fiction, gothic, historical fiction, horror, young adult fiction

A Conversation with Alys Arden

November 17, 2020 aleemyapl

Join us for a virtual visit with Alys Arden, author of the young adult book series The Casquette Girls. The gritty urban legends of the French Quarter come alive in this gripping supernatural saga. According to School Library Journal, The Casquette Girls is recommended for readers in grade 9 and up. If you would like to learn more about the author, please visit http://www.thecasquettegirls.com. This author visit will be held through Zoom on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11 AM. To register, call 225-673-8699. If you love these books, check out the read-alikes.

Fiction, young adult fiction

YALSA 2020 Teens’ Top Ten

November 17, 2020November 16, 2020 aleemyapl

The Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year. The list is sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association. Check out the choices for 2020!

fantasy, Fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, steampunk

11 Great Steampunk Novels

November 12, 2020November 10, 2020 aleemyapl

Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction set during the 19th-century in societies dominated by real or imaginary steam-powered technology. It is almost always speculative and can be dark and gritty, fun and romantic, or dystopian and fantastical. Find your favorite steampunk world with this list of recommendations from Samantha Matherne.

Fiction, memoir, Nonfiction

Second Acts

November 10, 2020 aleemyapl

They are reinventing careers, finding hidden strengths, embarking on new love, and embracing change.

fantasy, Fiction, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction

Fractured Fairy Tales

November 5, 2020November 3, 2020 aleemyapl

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who loves a fairy tale retelling most of all? We do! Here is a collection of middle grade and young adult books that feature re-imaginings of classic fairy tales.

Fiction, staff spotlight

Staff Spotlight: Samantha Matherne

November 3, 2020 aleemyapl

Samantha is a part of the Galvez branch library staff and curates lists for the Shelf Analysis blog. Ever since her mom read Mother Goose and Little Golden Books to her as a little girl, she has loved books. She relishes getting lost in riveting stories, especially fantasy worlds. Her tastes span various genres beyond fantasy, though, including historical fiction, classics and more. Found here is a selection of her favorite books from high school to the present.