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LibraryReads is the monthly nationwide library staff picks list for adult fiction and non-fiction. Rather than picking “the best” of anything, LibraryReads represents collective favorites—the books library staff across the U.S. loved reading and cannot wait to share.
One of the hottest books of the last few weeks has been the character-driven romance, Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle. If you read it already and need something similar, or if you're looking for something to read until your hold comes in, here are a few readalikes.
The Aspen Words Literary Prize is an annual award given by the nonprofit literary organization Aspen Words in partnership with NPR for an influential work of fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue and demonstrates the transformative power of literature on thought and culture. This year, three novels and two short story collections are on the shortlist of nominees.
The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees March 21, 2024.
The Nero Book Awards, maintained by Caffè Nero in partnership with The Booksellers Association, Brunel University London and Right To Dream recognize books written by authors based in the UK and Ireland.
Every month, residents of Central Baptist Village meet to discuss a book chosen by our Outreach Librarian. This month we're reading Dear Mrs. Bird by AJ Pearce.
The Libby Book Award winners have been officially announced, making history at the first-annual Libbys ceremony, presented on YouTube by the popular podcast duo, the Professional Book Nerds.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 6:30 PM.
Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard.
The NAACP Image Awards is an annual awards ceremony presented by the U.S.-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to honor outstanding performances in film, television, theatre, music, and literature. In the Literary category, prizes are awarded to best fiction, nonfiction, debut author, biography/autobiography, instructional, poetry, children's, and teens.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 7:00 PM.
Our monthly mystery book discussion group is back to meeting in-person. This month's book will be Murder in a Scottish Shire by Traci Hall.
One of the hottest books of the last few weeks has been the harrowing thriller, Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner. If you read it already and need something similar, or if you're looking for something to read until your hold comes in, here are a few readalikes.
Women's History Month is a month-long celebration observed in March of women's accomplishments, the significant personal and societal roles they have always played and how they inspire change. Women's History Month is a great opportunity to pick up some books that shed light on important female figures throughout history.
PEN/Faulkner is a nonprofit literary organization that promotes a lifelong love of reading and a connection to writing through public events, in-school education, and public promotion of exceptional literary achievement. The PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction is one of the highest honors available to American fiction writers.
The Bancroft Prizes are awarded annually by Columbia University in the City of New York. The winners are judged in terms of scope, significance, depth of research, and richness of interpretation that they present in the areas of American history and diplomacy.
The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday March 21, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo.
Tomorrow is the first day of spring and we're officially moving into spring cleaning season. Check out our list of books that will help you get started decluttering your life.
The Audie Award winners have been announced, with Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, written and narrated by Bono of the band U2, winning Audiobook of the Year.
The Novel Prize rewards novels which explore and expand the possibilities of the form, and are innovative and imaginative in style.
One of the hottest books of the last few weeks has been the intricately plotted mystery, The Hunter by Tana French. If you read it already and need something similar, or if you're looking for something to read until your hold comes in, here are a few readalikes.
The Mark Lynton History Prize, presented by the Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, is awarded to the book-length work of narrative history, on any subject, that best combines intellectual distinction with felicity of expression.
