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Category: history

history, Nonfiction, true crime

Murder, Mayhem, Shock, and Scandal

October 19, 2022October 11, 2022 aleemyapl

If you like your history spiced with murder, mayhem, shock, and scandal, these are the books for you. These fascinating histories cover everything from medieval murder to saucy Victorian scandals, and not-too-distant cases of thievery, greed, and corruption. Curated by Ashley Lee.

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Fiction, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

If You Liked The Empress

October 11, 2022 aleemyapl

If you enjoyed the new Netflix show, The Empress, check out these imperial reads. Curated by Ashley Lee.

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biography, history, Nonfiction

Queen Elizabeth II

September 12, 2022 aleemyapl

These books and videos celebrate the life of the United Kingdom's longest reigning monarch. Curated by Ashley Lee.

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history, Nonfiction

Louisiana and Local History

August 10, 2022August 8, 2022 smathernemyapl

Whether you're a native of the Bayou State or a newcomer, enjoy some history with local flavor. Topics include utterly strange stories, leprosy, the Civil War, politics, life in Gonzales and along the Lower Mississippi River, and more. Curated by Samantha Matherne.

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Fiction, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

Women Spies of WWII

November 17, 2021November 12, 2021 cgoodallmyapl

During World War II, women were recruited by the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), the American Office of Strategic Services, and the French Resistance to serve as spies, couriers, radio operators, and resistance fighters. Their stories are told in this selection of fiction and nonfiction. Curated by Carrie Goodall.

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biography, history, Nonfiction

Expand Your Lexicon

October 6, 2021October 5, 2021 smathernemyapl

In modern times, we refer to dictionaries and thesaruses when we need an exact definition or to find the perfect word for an intended purpose. These resources were not available until men of earlier centuries collected definitions and synonyms en masse for the public. Here you'll find a selection of titles about those books and the men who made them happen. Curated by Willie Nettles.

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children's books, children's books, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

Remembering 9/11

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 aleemyapl

Help children gain an understanding of an important moment in modern American history with these books about September 11, 2001. To view our online poster exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the National Endowment for the Humanities, visit the library website. Curated by Alicia Schwarzenbach.

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Fiction, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

Women’s History Month

March 2, 2021March 1, 2021 aleemyapl

Women across the United States gained the right to vote on August 18, 1920. In celebration of Women's History Month, the struggle for women's suffrage is highlighted in these nonfiction, fiction, and movie titles for adults and children. Curated by Samantha Matherne.

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biography, children's books, children's picture books, fantasy, Fiction, historical fiction, history, horror, humor, middle grade fiction, mystery, Nonfiction, romance, science, science fiction, thriller, young adult fiction

Goodreads Choice Awards 2020

December 29, 2020December 18, 2020 cgoodallmyapl

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.

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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.

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