Try to keep up with the twists and turns in these mysteries and thrillers. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Category: Fiction
YA Survivor Girls
The girls in these YA novels all have very different goals, struggles, talents, and fears, but they all have at least one thing in common: they are survivors who don't give up no matter how hard their journeys get. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Writers Recommend
Have you ever wondered which books captivate your favorite author? This list compiles quotes from well-known authors on books they enjoyed. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Books Set Outside the US
Visit a different country and gain insight into different cultures with this mix of classics and new titles. Curated by Jessica Schiefelbein.
Introducing cloudLibrary
Check out our new home for digital audiobooks, cloudLibrary. CloudLibrary is a digital library platform that also provides access to eBooks and streaming movies. Ascension Parish Library is combining our collection with 27 other Louisiana libraries, making more than 153,000 additional digital titles available to our users. More titles mean more choices for you!
Music Makers
Sing, play, and make music. These children's picture books celebrate the music maker in all of us. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
If You Liked The Empress
If you enjoyed the new Netflix show, The Empress, check out these imperial reads. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Biographical Fiction
Novels based on the lives of real people allow readers to explore the possible inner lives of people who made an impact on their corner of the universe. Are the stories completely factual? No. Are they fascinating? Absolutely. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. It highlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. This list includes just some of the titles that have been challenged or banned in schools and libraries across America over the years.
Bingeworthy Series
Love binging on your favorite streaming series? Then you'll want to check out these terrific fiction series -- once you get started on one, you won't want to stop until you've read every book. Curated by Ashley Lee.
