Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite upcoming books. Whichever books get the most nominations go onto the monthly list. Place holds now to get these sure-to-be popular books as soon as possible after they're released.
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 6:15 PM.
Motor into the nostalgic days of the outdoor theater as our parking lot is transformed for an in-car screening of Beetlejuice.
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.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 6:30 PM.
Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.
Do you write book reviews on Goodreads or Amazon? Maybe just leave a star rating? Read The Last Word and you might think twice.
The Dragon Awards are a set of literary and media awards presented annually since 2016 for excellence in various categories of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels, movies, television, and games. The Dragon Awards are among the few awards nominated and voted on directly by fans.
At Bouchercon, the world mystery convention, the winners of the Anthony Awards were announced. The “Anthonys,” named in honor of writer, reviewer, and editor Anthony Boucher, recognize the year’s best achievements in mystery and crime fiction.
The Mark Twain House & Museum has announced the shortlist for The 2023 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award!
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 6:30 PM.
Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is Even Though I Knew the End by C. L. Polk.
Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite upcoming books. Whichever books get the most nominations go onto the monthly list. Place holds now to get these sure-to-be popular books as soon as possible after they're released.
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.
“We never unpacked, dreaming in the wrong language, carrying our mother’s fears in our feet, if he rises his voice we will flee, if he looks bored we will pack our bags, unable to excise the ferugee from our hearts.”
One of the most popular books of the last few weeks has been None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell. If you loved the book and are looking for something similar, or of you're looking for simething to read until your hold comes in, try these psychological suspense novels.
Toadling has spent many lifetimes all on her own, guarding a sleeping princess in a tower. When a gallant knight turns up to break the curse, she'll do her best to send him on his way. As it turns out, some curses are better left intact.
The Mythopoeic Awards for literature and literary studies are given annually for outstanding works in the fields of myth, fantasy, and the scholarly study of these areas. Established by the Mythopoeic Society in 1971, the Award is given for "fiction in the spirit of the Inklings".
A lot of great music topped the charts during 1973, our founding year. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Eisenhower Public Library every other Sunday with selections from Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 Singles.
One of the most popular books of the last few weeks has been Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. If you loved the book and are looking for something similar, or if you need something to read until your hold comes in, here are a few readalikes.
The Leacock Medal of Humour annually awards writers for excellence in Canadian humor writing. The award was first given out in 1947, and 2023 marks its 76th anniversary. The 2023 prize will be awarded to one of three finalists — Wayne Johnston, Susan Juby or Zarqa Nawaz.
Alex’s dreams are about to come true. She’s lucked into an invitation to the exclusive writing retreat hosted by her favorite author. Write a book in a month for a chance at a life changing publishing deal. All she has to do is survive.
The normal squabbles among the preschoolers at Little Academy have advanced beyong pushing and pinching to biting. Their teacher have might put a stop to it if she hadn’t been murdered. Now these kids have developed a thirst for blood.
