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The Dead Cat Tail Assassins
In P. Djèlí Clark’s book, The Dead Cat Tail Assassins, those sworn to the Matron of Assassins are resurrected from the dead, are absolutely deadly, and are completely devoid of Read more...
Posted by Natalie D. on January 1, 2025
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
Frederick Fife is a down on his luck widower. He hasn’t been able to pay his rent and is being evicted from his apartment. Before packing away his things, Fred Read more...
Posted by Stephanie L. on September 1, 2024
The Night Eaters
The Night Eaters is the first volume in a graphic novel horror trilogy by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takada, best known for their work on graphic novel fantasy/horror series Monstress.
Posted by Natalie D. on July 1, 2024
Charm City Rocks
What would you do if your son set you up with your celebrity crush?
Posted by Adult Services on April 1, 2024
Recommended Read Alouds
Discover a captivating collection of read-aloud picture books for young readers. The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt You’ve played the game. Now read the legend of how Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on September 14, 2023
Killer Underwear Invasion! How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories
The title draws in the reader’s eyes; how can “killer underwear” be part of a nonfiction title? The book aims to help the young reader develop critical thinking skills needed Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on May 25, 2023
Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You
If your household has been recently obsessed with “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Disney’s Encanto or has learned all the words to “Satisfied” from Hamilton before that, you have Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on February 15, 2022
While We Were Dating
An easy read where the stakes are low, While We Were Dating is recommended for veteran romance readers and those discovering the genre for the first time.
Posted by Alex C. on January 15, 2022
Fangs
Elsie is a vampire. Jimmy is a werewolf. They meet and begin dating. And have a series of charming little encounters as they learn each other’s foibles. Fangs is a Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on November 17, 2021
Curse Words
An evil wizard (named Wizord) is sent from an awful neighboring dimension to destroy our world. But once he gets here, he kinda likes the place so he decides to Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on October 19, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 1980s
It was rad to be a kid in the 80s! Take a trip down memory lane with some books, movies, and music from the 1980s. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on July 12, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 1950s
Experience the classic science fiction and notable films of the 1950s, all with your library card!
Posted by Adult Services on June 21, 2021
Picture Books Featuring the Alphabet
Whether you are looking for a fun new books to share together or want to enrich your reader's homeschool curriculum, choosing a book that features a letter in the alphabet Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 30, 2020
Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You
A completely unknown band releases a track on Bandcamp. Our hipster music blogger narrator hears it and is compelled to listen again and again, stopping only to finally take a Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on February 18, 2020
Peek-a-Bruce
Reluctant new parent Bruce returns with his gaggle of goslings in this board book, Peek-a-Bruce. Black Bear Bruce is looking for a place to spend a quiet moment away from Read more...
Snowball
A smiling little snowball stands at the top of a hill looking down upon a town. Thinking that a visit to town would be fun, he decides to take a Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on December 19, 2019
How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals
Imagine crouching before a creature’s silk-lined burrow where a furry Tarantula (nicknamed Claribel) will emerge, to catch a glimpse of its pink tipped feet – this just part of the Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on October 28, 2019
The Big Sick
Kumail uses humor constantly to confront uncomfortable or difficult situations, including his girlfriend's mysterious illness and his family's expectations for him.
Posted by Book Rex on March 21, 2019
People Don’t Bite People
This book on manners tackles the issue of biting with a playful and positive approach that encourages young readers who are “tooth-inclined” to use their words and own their actions, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 19, 2019
Kill the Farm Boy
The story opens on a boy named Worstley mucking out the stalls on his family’s farm. He laments about the drudgery of his daily life until a pixie shows up Read more...
Mac B., Kid Spy: Mac Undercover
Mac B. may be a kid, but he’s also the Queen of England’s newest secret agent. This wacky, almost-autobiographical adventure follows young, international best-selling author Mac Barnett on his search Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on November 25, 2018
Never Touch A Spider
Readers are introduced to a variety of bugs and cautioned to never touch these insects unless fantastical conditions are met. Never Touch a Spider is a silly edition to an Read more...
Rat Attack
Gram is making jam for Ann, Fran, and Stan, but she better beware. Nat the Rat likes jam too! Nat, Pat, and Matt appear in various disguises in an attempt Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on October 31, 2018
NPCs by Drew Hayes
While playing video games or role playing games, how much thought have you put toward the NPCs, non-player characters? Drew Hayes addresses this group of individuals in this series called Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on October 23, 2018
Coco
In this riveting, comedic and touching Hispanic rooted story, the main character, Miguel, becomes trapped in the land of the dead during the Day of the Dead, or Día de Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 18, 2018
Going Rogue
Going Rogue is the third book in Drew Hayes’s series “Spells, Swords, and Stealth.” Our story continues to follow the two groups from “Split the Party.” Thistle, Grumph, Gabrielle, Eric, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 27, 2018
Split the Party
In this sequel to “NPCs” by Drew Hayes, the story continues for our characters, both in the Spells, Swords, and Stealth world and out. Thistle, Grumph, Gabrielle, and Eric have Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 6, 2018
Bossypants
Tina Fey is a powerhouse of the writer/actor/comedian/producer variety, and now her deadpan snark finds itself on the page in her memoir, Bossypants.
Posted by Book Rex on June 30, 2018
Fight and Flight
After the near-death experience the wizards experienced in the third book of Scott Meyer’s Magic 2.o series, Jeff has decided they all need to start practicing their combat abilities. The Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on June 16, 2018
An Unwelcome Quest
In this third installment of Scott Meyer’s Magic 2.o series the infamous Todd Douglas has come to get his revenge on the wizards for exiling him. Todd was the first Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on June 16, 2018
Spell or High Water
In this second book of Scott Meyer’s Magic 2.0 series: Martin passed his trials, the wizards have exiled Jimmy, and Phillip has been named the new chairman of the wizards. Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on June 16, 2018
Off to be the Wizard
There are lots of beliefs and ideas about how the world came into being, whether or not there is some higher power that controls the universe and everything that happens Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on June 16, 2018
Baby Monkey, Private Eye
Baby Monkey may have trouble putting on his pants, but Baby Monkey is a talented Private Eye. Selznick and Serlin have created a world in which a baby monkey who Read more...
Dory Fantasmagory
More than anything, Dory’s family tells her, “Don’t.” Don’t make up stories, or friends, or adventures. Don’t get in the way. Don’t cause trouble. But Dory can’t help but do Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on May 18, 2018
A Pig, A Fox, and A Box
Fox and Pig are two friends who couldn’t be more different. Fox is little and Pig is big. Our friend Fox loves to play tricks on Pig, but those tricks Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on May 6, 2018
Mrs. Dole is Out of Control
A.J. is graduating second grade and he can’t wait for summer; he just has to get through graduation first. However, the son of the new PTA president (Mrs. Dole) is Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on April 13, 2018
The Haters
Readers will find much to laugh at from beginning to end.
Posted by Book Rex on December 21, 2017
Humpty’s Fall
Doctor Glenda and Nurse Percy are on duty at City Hospital when the Pengamedics bring Humpty in on a stretcher. Doctor Glenda works quickly and inventively to stop too much Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on December 14, 2017
Fat Vampire
Doug – uncool, unattractive, and often unpleasant – is a refreshing change from all the “sexy” vampires that have lately saturated the paranormal genre.
The Hopefuls
Beth finds herself hating Washington, D.C. after she moves there for her husband Matt's career. In the middle of figuring things out, Matt and Beth become best friends with Matt's Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on November 9, 2017
Are You Being Served? A BBC Comedy Series
Brace yourself for a hilarious mix of characters in the BBC classic comedy series “Are You Being Served?” Set in London from 1972-1985, the comedy’s premiere episode was at first Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on November 9, 2017
The Bad Guys
Mr. Wolf is tired of being a bad guy. With the help of his friends Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, and Mr. Piranha, Mr. Wolf has come up with a plan Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on November 4, 2017
The Lost Boys Vol. 1
The Lost Boys Vol. 1 is a true sequel to the 1987 cult classic horror-comedy by the same name. Just weeks after Sam, Mike and the Frog brothers defeat Max Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on October 14, 2017
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams is a compilation of 20 short stories by Stephen King. While many of these stories have been previously published, he adds never before seen, unpublished Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on September 9, 2017
Archie the Daredevil Penguin
On this laugh out loud trip to Antarctica, old friends are always by your side and new friends can be found in the most unexpected places.
Posted by Book Rex on August 17, 2017
The Cookie Fiasco
In The Cookie Fiasco, four friends want to eat cookies, but there are only three cookies.With a shortage of this tasty treat, will the Squirrels have to share, or will Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on May 18, 2017
Inspector Flytrap
Desperate to make a big name for himself, Inspector Flytrap – an actual Venus flytrap – accompanied by his goat assistant, Nina, is on a mission to solve mysteries, but Read more...
My Man Godfrey
I remember the night I first watched this movie years ago. I had come home and turned on the television, and My Man Godfrey was on a public station. I Read more...
Posted by on November 25, 2016
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusader
Do you miss a Batman that had a sense of humor, a Batman who does not growl when he talks, or a Batman who knew how to obey traffic laws? Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on November 15, 2016