Stories and profiles of women who’ve shaped our world, both in the spotlight and in the shadows.
“What’s your name, man? Alexander Hamilton”
Addicted to Hamilton: The Musical? Explore a little further with these books and films.
Strange Worlds
Fantastic science fiction to help you escape to thrilling new realms.
Staff Picks
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!
Let Freedom Ring!
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of a good book. Enjoy these books on 4th of July or any time of the year.
Fierce, Funny, and Female.
Take a break from the seriousness of life with these quick witted comedians.
Staff Spotlight: Kristine’s Reading List
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.
Magical Realism
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.
Bring Tissues
Books to read if you want a good cry.
If You Like Dogman
Do you love Dogman by Dav Pilkey? If so, check out these read-alikes.
Shelf Analysis 