Recently adapted as a Netflix series, Shadow and Bone takes place in Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse, a multi-series YA fantasy world rich in magic, action, and unforgettable characters. Once you're finished with this series, check out more YA fantasy read-alikes. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Category: Fiction
Full Cast Audiobooks
Full cast audiobooks bring dramatic readings to the next level by using multiple voices for character and narration. Check out this mix of adult, YA, and children's audiobooks. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Hidden Gems
Looking for new authors?ย These authors each haveย a short list of publishedย books, making it easy to binge-read their work.ย These authors have burst onto the scene with engaging, thought-provoking, and powerful narratives that are sure to leave you wondering when their next books will hit our shelves. Curated by Tabor Millien.
National Library Outreach Day
Public libraries have a long history of bringing materials to people who can't come to the library. National Library Outreach Day celebrates the various innovative ways libraries serve their communities. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Hippity Hoppity, Easter’s On Its Way
Hop into Easter with these children's books, craft projects, and videos! All you need is your library card. Curated by Katie Ocmond.
April Challenge: See Red
The color red is one of the boldest colors in the spectrum and is often used to draw our attention. In April, we want to draw your attention to these bold books and challenge you to read a book with a red cover. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children.
New Rom-Coms
If you're feeling romantically inclined, check out these new romantic comedy releases published in 2021. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Mythology and Folklore
In this list, we have combined fiction basedย on stories and characters from Greek, Norse, Russian,ย Arabian, Slavic, Native American, and Europeanย mythology and folklore.ย Allow these magical stories to take you away to another time, another world, whereย anythingย is possible.ย Curated by Tabor Millien.ย
Nordic Noir
Nordic Noir is crime fiction with dark, bleak backdrops set in Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. Some well-known authors in this genre are Peter Hรธeg, Steig Larsson, Henning Mankell, and Jo Nesbรธ. Here are some highly regarded Nordic tales of murder and intrigue by less-familiar authors.ย Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Classics Adapted to Graphic Novels
The graphic novel format provides a refreshing new way to read classics and reach new audiences. From Shakespeare and Little Women to more modern classics such as Redwall and The Witches, you'll find a selection of graphic classics for teens and tweens. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
