Favorite books (and a movie) from the librarians and staff at Ascension Parish Library. Visit our library catalog or our online platforms to find these titles. For even more recommendations, visit us at any of our branches. We are always happy to talk books with you!
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of a good book. Enjoy these books on 4th of July or any time of the year.
Take a break from the seriousness of life with these quick witted comedians.
Kristine Price is a library staff member at the Donaldsonville Branch and a list curator for Shelf Analysis. Some of Kristine's favorite books are cozy mysteries and WWII fiction and nonfiction; however, she enjoys a wide variety of genres. These are some of her favorite books that she's read over the years.
For those of you who may not have encountered this genre before, magical realism is a literary genre or style that incorporates fantastical or mythical elements into otherwise realistic fiction. Explore the human condition in these novels that blur the line between reality and fantasy.
Books to read if you want a good cry.
Do you love Dogman by Dav Pilkey? If so, check out these read-alikes.
These historical fiction selections explore the lives of biblical figures, some well-known and some lesser-known. From Lazarus, to Jesus' family, to Noah's wife, these stories offer a deeper perspective on familiar lives.
Danger and romance are intertwined in these racy audiobook thrillers.
On May 19, 2020, the Sweet Magnolias series by Sherryl Woods will air as a Netflix original adaptation. In this series, lifelong friends lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the small Southern town of Serenity. Read the books or listen to the audiobooks with the series collection on hoopla!
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