Western fantasy is a cross-genre that blends the Wild West with a dash of the supernatural. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Category: fantasy
For Fans of Tim Burton
If you love the gothic fantasy and horror of Tim Burton's films, these are the books for you. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
There Be Dragons
In the land of dragons, these teens discover strength and courage they didn't know they had. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Mighty Women
Fighting the forces of evil. Defending truth, justice, and freedom. Some of the strongest heroines in the comic-verse are featured in these female power comics for adults. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Contemporary Fantasy
The longstanding tradition of fantasy novels continues with these contemporary selections that hit the high notes with magic, fantastical creatures, epic world building and more. Recommended by Samantha Matherne.
Goodreads Choice Awards 2020
Chosen by readers, the Goodreads Choice Awards highlight favorite books of 2020 in multiple categories. Read on to see this year's winners and nominees.
Native American Heritage Month
Check out these new books by Native American authors published in 2020. Titles include fantasy, historical fiction, horror, poetry. children's books, and more.
A Conversation with Alys Arden
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.
11 Great Steampunk Novels
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.
Fractured Fairy Tales
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.
