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Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You’re Too Scared to Watch
Horror for Weenies is a perfect mix of informative and entertaining, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to dive deeper into horror films without having to sit through Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on December 1, 2024
Baking for the Holidays
Cranberries and cream danish anyone?
Posted by Adult Services on November 1, 2024
Nervosa
Meet author, cartoonist, and passionate crossword puzzler, Hayley Gold, in her memoir Nervosa.
Posted by Kimberly M. on March 1, 2024
Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call For Change in Hollywood
Have you ever worked somewhere so toxic or had a boss that was so awful that you dreaded work and felt driven away, even if it was a career that Read more...
Posted by Stephanie L. on February 1, 2024
Who’s Raising the Kids?: Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children
Kids are having fewer and fewer experiences that are unmediated by corporations. Big business and big tech are training kids (and perhaps us all) to believe we need endless products Read more...
Posted by Sarah A. on September 28, 2023
Dark Sky Initiative
DarkSky International’s mission is to restore the nighttime environment and protect communities and wildlife from light pollution. The movement is designed to bring together individuals, organizations, and policymakers to work Read more...
Posted by Natalie D. on September 27, 2023
Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons
Mallard ducks and loons do not get along and do not like to share the same territory, but somehow a mated pair of loons adopt a mallard chick. The chick Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on July 27, 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
Women’s Rights: A Reading List for Adults
In honor of Women's History Month, we've selected titles focusing on the lives of women and girls throughout the past and into the present day. We hope these selections serve Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on March 15, 2023
Women’s Rights: A Reading List for Teens
In honor of Women's History Month, we've selected titles focusing on the lives of women and girls throughout the past and into the present day. We hope these selections serve Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 15, 2023
The LEGO Story: How a Little Toy Sparked the World’s Imagination
Celebrating 90 years of bricks and mini figs!
Posted by Adult Services on February 1, 2023
License to Parent: How My Career as a Spy Helped Me Raise Resourceful, Self-Sufficient Kids
Analytical mom + operational dad = the CIA way of parenting
Posted by Adult Services on January 15, 2023
Essential Amphibians
Amphibians include animals like frogs, salamanders and caecilians. The book starts with an overview of all amphibians and then goes into 22 unique amphibian species. Two species are even found Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on October 20, 2022
Drip
Even the youngest child can begin to learn the important scientific concept of the water cycle with this beautifully illustrated board book. The story opens with a sad little gardener Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on October 6, 2022
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team
Twelve Thai boys and their soccer coach bike out to a cave to explore. What they couldn’t have planned on was the rain that would flood the cave in the Read more...
We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story
From Canadian kiddo to Marvel Universe superhero, this is the story of Simu Liu in his own words.
Posted by Adult Services on June 15, 2022
LGBTQ+ Voices & Experiences: An Adult Reading List
Celebrate Pride Month with this collection of stories from and about LGBTQ+ community members.
Posted by Adult Services on June 1, 2022
Hidden Girl: The True Story of a Modern-Day Child Slave
Imagine you were sold into slavery as an 8 year old child. Now imagine the people that sold you were your parents. This is Shyima Hall’s truth. She worked 20 Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on May 19, 2022
Nick and Nack Make Music
This book for beginning readers is a Highlights Puzzle Reader, combining a simple story with the fun addition of seek and find puzzles. Nick is a brown skinned boy who Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on April 14, 2022
Social Justice in Poetry and Verse: A Reading List for Adults
We hope these selections of poetry and books in verse serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of social justice. Terraform: Building a Better World by Propaganda In Read more...
Posted by Aaron H. on April 2, 2022
Social Justice in Poetry and Verse: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections of poetry and books in verse serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of social justice.
Posted by Book Rex on April 2, 2022
Deaf History Month List
March 13th - April 15th is Deaf History Month, and these books highlight what life is like for those with deafness. From well known historical figures to modern, every day Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on February 22, 2022
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
Black Voices & Experiences: A Reading List for Adults
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of centering around Black voices, characters, and communities. The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. “A singular and Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on February 4, 2022
Inventors and Scientific Pioneers
Be curious about the world around you! Celebrate Kid Inventors’ Day on January 17 with these books about inventors, inventions, and pioneering scientists – all great for reading aloud. Awesome Read more...
Posted by Kristi M. on January 13, 2022
Access to Healthcare: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue around the biases and inequalities that affect access to healthcare and preventative care. These books highlight people and communities Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 3, 2021
Access to Healthcare: A Reading List for Adults
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue around the biases and inequalities that affect access to healthcare and preventative care. These books highlight people and communities Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on December 3, 2021
Access to Healthcare: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue around the biases and inequalities that affect access to healthcare and preventative care. These books highlight people and communities Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 3, 2021
It’s Trevor Noah: Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood
Trevor Noah is known in the USA as the host of The Daily Show since 2015, but this book tells the story of his youth. Trevor Noah grew up in Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on December 2, 2021
The Book of Lymph: Self-Care Practices to Enhance Immunity, Health, and Beauty
Lymphatic massage and self-care are important to creating a balanced, healthy life, and this book details how to achieve amazing results.
Posted by Adult Services on November 23, 2021
12 True Crime Books Worth Checking Out
Have you listened to every true crime podcast on the market, but are still looking to learn more about the darker side of humanity? Check out these 12 True Crime Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on October 21, 2021
PIGLET: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy and His Family
Dr. Melisa Shapiro knew one thing from an early age. That her purpose in life was to care for animals. During the first few chapters of the book, Dr. Shapiro Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on October 5, 2021
Cookbooks: Celebrity Edition
Ever wonder what your favorite celebrities like to eat at home? Or at least what they want you to think they eat! Here are some of the most popular cookbooks Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on September 30, 2021
Monarch Festival: A Reading List for Children and Families
Learn more about the Monarch Butterfly, it’s amazing life cycle, and the insect’s migration from the United States to South America with our informational books – or share a story Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 13, 2021
Monarch Festival 2021: Resource Guide
Use this resource guide as a starting out point to learn more about monarchs, butterflies, and pollinators. Watch a WPL librarian talk about some of these resources here. And ask Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on September 1, 2021
National Sewing Month: A Resource List for Adults
Celebrate National Sewing Month with some of our great craft books. Whether you're just getting started or an expert looking for new ideas, we have you covered. We can even Read more...
Posted by Natalie D. on September 1, 2021
Advocacy & Activists: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue around advocacy, activism and allyship in relation to social justice issues. Sometimes People March by Tessa Allen This informational picture Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on August 6, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 2010s
Social media has evolved rapidly in the last decade, giving us new and innovative ways to communicate, learn, and entertain. Think Before You Like : Social Media’s Effect on Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on July 31, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 1990s
Enjoy this collection of some of the most popular books published in the 90s!
Posted by Adult Services on July 19, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 1970s
From Disco to Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, the 1970s saw an explosion of musical creativity.
Posted by Alex C. on July 5, 2021
Juneteenth: A Collection of Films Available in Kanopy
Enjoy this selection of films made available by our partner, Kanopy, as we observe Juneteenth.
Posted by Alex C. on June 19, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 1940s
The defining event of the 1940s was, undoubtedly, World War II. These books offer insights into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of various people who lived through the war, both Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on June 14, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 1930s
For the 1930s, we've highlighted a selection of titles to highlight the ratification of the Twenty-first Amendment to the U.S. Constitution otherwise known as the repeal to Prohibition!
Posted by Adult Services on June 5, 2021
Environment Justice: A Reading List for Adults
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of environmental justice, including access to a clean and healthy environment for all people, the disproportionate impact Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on April 22, 2021
Environmental Justice: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of environmental justice, including access to a clean and healthy environment for all people, the disproportionate impact Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on April 22, 2021
Environmental Justice: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of environmental justice, including access to a clean and healthy environment for all people, the disproportionate impact Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on April 22, 2021
Celebrate Gardens with a Reading List for Children and Families
In celebration of Gardening Week at the Westmont Public Library, enjoy this selection of picture books and more that share stories about nature, gardens, and community building.
Posted by Book Rex on April 19, 2021
Celebrate Gardening Week: A Resource List for Adults
Gardening Your Front Yard: Projects and Ideas for Big & Small Spaces by Tara Nolan “Gardening Your Front Yard is an active, inspiring resource that shows you how to treat Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on April 19, 2021
Baby Medical School: Vaccines
You may be surprised to see a child’s board book explaining terms such as antigen, antibody, immune system, and herd immunity. Vaccines, a Baby Medical School book, does just that. Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on March 18, 2021
Women’s History Month: A Reading List for Grade School
In honor of Women's History Month, we've selected titles focusing on the lives of women and girls throughout the past and into the present day. We hope these selections serve Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 8, 2021
Women’s History Month: A Reading List for Teens
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve selected titles focusing on the lives of women and girls throughout the past and into the present day. We hope these selections serve Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 8, 2021
Women’s History Month: A Reading List for Children and Families
In honor of Women's History Month, we've selected titles focusing on the lives of women and girls throughout the past and into the present day. We hope these selections serve Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 8, 2021
Black History Month: A Reading list for Grade School
Celebrate Black History Month with books by Black authors and writing focusing on Black characters, history, and culture. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 10, 2021
Black History Month: A Reading List for Children and Families
Celebrate Black History Month with books by Black authors and writing focusing on Black characters, history, and culture. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 10, 2021
The Art of Inventing Hope: Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel
Howard Reich, the son of two Holocaust survivors and a journalist for the Chicago Tribune, was assigned by the paper in 2012 to interview one of the world’s most well-known Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on January 21, 2021
Human Rights: A Reading List for Children & Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on human rights, which are needs and freedoms considered essential to human flourishing, such as the right to education Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 18, 2021
Best of 2020: A Reading List for Teens
Some of the best YA books that were published in the year 2020. The featured titles were chosen from Librarians’ favorites and pulled from different best of lists. Cemetery Boys by Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 7, 2021
Hobbies for the Holidays
Time off, whether it's for school breaks, shutdowns, or much needed R&R, is a great time to explore your interests or pick up something new. With this list of instructional Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 22, 2020
Disability & Neurodiversity: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate, entertain, amplify disabled voices, and encourage a dialogue on topics of disability and neurodiversity.
Posted by Book Rex on December 21, 2020
Disability & Neurodiversity: A Reading List for Grade School
We hope these selections serve to educate, entertain, amplify disabled voices, and encourage a dialogue on topics of disability and neurodiversity.
Posted by Book Rex on December 21, 2020
Killers of the Flower Moon: the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
Killers of the Flower Moon is the tragic, and mostly untold, history of the killing of many Osage Indians in the early 20th century. During this time, the Osage were Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on November 10, 2020
The Cuckoo’s Egg
The year is 1986 and Cliff Stoll’s grant money has just run out. One day he was an astronomer, working in the Keck Observatory of the Lawrence Berkeley Labs, the Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on November 3, 2020
Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover
Curiosity is a Mars Rover. This special robot was created to explore the planet Mars’ surfaces while using its built in laboratory to test the rocks and minerals of the Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 17, 2020
Monarch Festival: A Reading List for Children and Families
Excited about our annual Monarch Festival? Check out these wonderful books. Learn more about the Monarch Butterfly, it’s amazing life cycle, and the insect’s migration from the United States to Read more...
Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World
Published in 2020, but before the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, this book is remarkably timely. Our world is truly unpredictable, and even the near future is uncertain. The author, a Read more...
Immigrant and Refugee Experiences: A Reading List for Adults
We hope these selections serve to educate, and encourage a dialogue on topics of immigration and displacement, as well as spotlight immigrant and refugee experiences from a variety of places, Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on August 10, 2020
Immigrant and Refugee Experiences: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate, and encourage a dialogue on topics of immigration and displacement, as well as spotlight immigrant and refugee experiences from a variety of places, Read more...
Incredible Creatures: Bats, Opossums, and Sugar Gliders Book List
Learn about bats, opossums, and sugar gliders in this informative book list. Check out some of these other resources available with your library card. Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats by Ann Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 27, 2020
What’s Cooking? A Cookbook List for Kids
Check out these staff-tested cookbooks for kids, and find inspiration to create something wonderful in the kitchen!
Posted by Kristi M. on July 20, 2020
Dreamers
Yuyi and her son leave Mexico and travel to the United States. They are welcomed in a language not yet their own and have to learn and discover many new Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 2, 2020
Barkus
A girl named Nicky and big brown dog named Barkus become fast friends when Nicky’s favorite uncle unexpectedly drops him off at her house. Each of the five short chapters Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on June 25, 2020
Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family
The Galvins were a family of 14, living in rural middle america after the end of World War II. They believed that a hard working Christian family that aspired to Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on May 30, 2020
Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court
An inspiring memoir for young readers by one of basketball’s greatest players, Becoming Kareem is not just for sports fans. This 2021 Rebecca Caudill award nominee and NY Times Bestseller Read more...
Posted by Kristi M. on May 14, 2020
Celebrating The Beatles
Our May 13th program of Beatlemania! had to be cancelled due to the library being closed. Please enjoy these Beatles resources available through our Digital Branch. How the Beatles Changed Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on May 13, 2020
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
This glimpse into the mind and heart of a girl who doesn't fit the "norm" will make readers laugh, cry, and cheer for Lucy, while learning to celebrate what is Read more...
Posted by Kristi M. on April 30, 2020
Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones
This fun and interactive picture book depicts a fossil dig by four young paleontologists of varying gender and race. From beginning to search for bones, all the way to piecing Read more...
Steam Train, Dream Train
A train moves steadily through the night heading for a station. Once it arrives a fantastical crew of animals load each car with freight. This train is more than just Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on April 16, 2020
The Call of the Wild + Free
Part memoir and part handbook, The Call of the Wild + Free focuses on inspiring and encouraging families to keep a sense of wonder and curiosity alive in their children. Read more...
Loyal: 38 Inspiring Tales by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh
Trustworthy. Compassionate. Brave. Unrelenting. These are the words which describe the four-footed helpers in the book Loyal: 38 Inspiring Tales of Bravery, Heroism, and the Devotion of Dogs by Rebecca Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on March 22, 2020
Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code
This book begins with Grace Hopper as a young girl who breaks clocks simply to put them back together and find what makes them tick. With her parents’ support, she Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 4, 2020
Hawks Kettle, Puffins Wheel
Readers are introduced to unusual avian behavior with free-verse poetry and informative prose in this picture book that begs to be read aloud.
Posted by Kristi M. on February 27, 2020
Everything is Figureoutable
Marie Forleo, an award-winning TV and podcast host, wrote this no-nonsense guide to getting motivated into creating the life you’ve always hoped for. Marie learned this saying, “everything is figureoutable” Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on February 11, 2020
Bats: an illustrated guide to all species
Do bats drink blood? How do they communicate? Do bats hibernate? A beautiful, highly readable non-fiction book with exquisitely detailed photographs of all species of bats. This book has everything Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 22, 2020
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing by Kay Haring
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing is the story of the world famous pop artist. Written by his sister Kay Haring, the picture book takes a look at Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 2, 2020
Where To Go When: Unforgettable Trips for Every Month
We all have our dream destinations to visit on our bucket lists. But a good question most people ask is “when is the best time to go?” Part of the Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on December 31, 2019
Educated: A Memoir
“When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where the madness lies?” Tara Westover grew up the youngest of a devout Mormon family, home bound in the rural mountains of Idaho. Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 17, 2019
March of the Mini Beasts
The DATA Set is a group of three Latino second graders known for their interest in science and engineering. This first book in the series finds the friends going house Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on December 5, 2019
The Castle on Sunset : Life, Death, Love, Art, and Scandal at Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont
The Sunset Strip is famous in Los Angeles, but how much do we really know about one of its most iconic and storied buildings? From Jean Harlow’s taking of lovers, Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on December 3, 2019
Out of the Silence: After the Crash by Eduardo Strauch
It was the stillness of the mountain that invaded Eduardo Strauch’s mind, body and soul, making him unable to talk about his survival of the 1972 crash of Uruguayan Air Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on November 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
A Beginner’s Guide to Japan: Observations and Provocations
A Beginner’s Guide to Japan is not really a travel book. Since the author, Pico Iyer, is a renowned travel writer, you could be forgiven for thinking it would be. Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on October 18, 2019
Luis and Tabitha
Two cats, one beautiful and sophisticated, the other handsome and daring, fall in love from far away. Through windows, impossible owners, and a big scary fire, their love for each Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on October 17, 2019
Beauty and the Beak
A terrific family read-aloud, Beauty and the Beak is more than a true animal tale - it's a story of science, and what can happen when dedicated people work together Read more...
Posted by Kristi M. on October 5, 2019
How to Survive a Horror Movie: All the Skills to Dodge the Kills
Written in a serious but over-the-top tone, readers will visit classic horror film tropes and get more than a few laughs along the way.
Posted by Book Rex on September 9, 2019
Mary, Who Wrote Frankenstein
Bailey captures Mary’s unique spirit as she answers the question, “How does a story begin?” The gothic-style illustrations that Sardà creates sets a wonderful tone for the story, without appearing Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 5, 2019
The Lady From the Black Lagoon
In her debut written work, film producer Mallory O’Meara dives into the lost legend of the woman behind the infamous Creature From the Black Lagoon: Millicent Patrick. The biography begins Read more...
Middle-Earth: Journeys in Myth and Legend
Any fan of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, or art in general should flip through this book. The substantial size of the novel allows the reader Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 2, 2019
They Shall Not Grow Old
The viewer watches as the British army march through the muck and stare at the camera as if it were some alien object, the likes of which they truly had Read more...
Fergus and Zeke
Fergus the mouse (and class pet in Miss Maxwell’s classroom) loves to learn and follow along with the students. When it is time for the students to go on a Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on June 15, 2019
I’ve Been Thinking . . .: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life
Maria Shriver, journalist, NBC anchorwoman, and author of several books, has shared her most private, in depth thoughts in her recent book I‘ve Been Thinking . . .: Reflections, Prayers, Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on April 2, 2019
First Generation: 36 Trailblazing Immigrants and Refugees Who Make America Great
For over a century, immigrants and refugees from around the world have made important contributions to the United States in areas such as politics, sports, entertainment, art, and science. From Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 7, 2019
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
Throughout history, black women – from virtual unknowns to luminaries – have been leading the way in medicine, law, the arts, sports and more, but they have not always been Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 19, 2019
Yes Please
In this autobiographical audiobook, Amy Poehler talks directly to you, the listener. She speaks honestly and openly of her life, time travels us back to her youth, discusses how she Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 4, 2018
The Un-Friendship Bracelet (Craftily Ever After)
This first in the Craftily Ever After series introduces two best friends, Maddie and Emily, who love to create together. When new girl Bella joins their classroom, Maddie begins a Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on September 18, 2018
Zach and Lucy and the Museum of Natural Wonders
Meet creative brother and sister duo, Zach and Lucy, whose escapades leave their neighbors curious, excited and maybe a little worried. The Pifferson Sisters and illustrator Mark Chambers have created Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 12, 2018
Lincoln in the Bardo
Amidst the rising tensions of the Civil War, President Lincoln is dealing with more than the state of the country; his son Willie caught something akin to typhoid fever and Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on August 25, 2018
Women Who Launched the Computer Age
In this, one of many books in a nonfiction series that follows industry trailblazers, Calkhoven gives an in depth introduction of the six women first involved in the ENIAC project Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on August 23, 2018
Giada’s Italy: My Recipes for La Dolce Vita
Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis is familiar to many from her appearances on The Today Show and Food Network’s Giada at Home. Her new cookbook, Giada’s Italy: My Recipes for Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on August 18, 2018
Is it Warm Enough for Ice Cream?
The question posed in this sturdy board book is a jumping-off point for a discussion of seasonal changes that a child experiences throughout the year.
Listful Thinking
When reviewing a book about lists, one is compelled to write a list or two....
Posted by Book Rex on July 31, 2018
The Boiling River
While the author touches on the science, this is not the book's main focus. Instead, he examines how many different groups influence and are influenced by the boiling river.
Posted by Book Rex on July 26, 2018
The Big Book of 30-Day Challenges
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to improve your life across a spectrum of personal levels in just one month – where you can prioritize the changes to fit your schedule? Rosanna Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on July 24, 2018
On the Road
On The Road is another addition to the series Let’s STEP Books to Grown On by Madeleine Deny. Young readers are introduced to familiar vehicles: a motorcycle, cop car, and Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 16, 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
I Want to Be a Doctor
This is a simple story that packs in a lot of information with illustrations that depict refreshingly diverse supporting and background characters.
Posted by Adrian L. on June 16, 2018
How to Change Your Mind
How to Change Your Mind is a methodical, straight-laced dive into psychedelic research without the “counterculture baggage”. In his newest book, Michael Pollan takes a historical and experiential approach to Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on June 12, 2018
Walking on Sunshine: 52 Small Steps to Happiness
Journalist Rachel Kelly, formerly of The Times (UK), has made significant strides to overcome her debilitating depression that was chronicled in her first book “Black Rainbows.” Through her journey to Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on May 23, 2018
Lonely Planet Iceland (10th Edition)
According to the author...one popular cafe offers a good assortment of baked goods as well as the occasional “viking hipster” drinking a hot cup of coffee.
Natural Disasters: I Cover Them. I Am One.
The weather around us can cause horrific disasters – tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and so much more. For television meteorologists like Ginger Zee, all these situations are a challenge: to present Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on March 23, 2018
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women pictures the life of William Marston, psychologist and creator of the Wonder Woman superhero comic books. In 1928, Professor Marston taught Psychology at Radcliffe Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 23, 2018
Quiet as a Mouse: and Other Animal Idioms
This book is a thoughtful and fun exploration of colloquialisms from front to back. Urban's bold and vibrant palette compliments the graphic illustrations and modern font. Sharing this book with Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 22, 2018
Pax
Pax, a pet fox, has been inseparable from his boy, Peter, ever since he found him at only a few weeks old. When Peter’s father enlists in the war and Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 14, 2018
The Apparitionists
Peter Manseau weaves an expert tale about the original spirit photographer William Mumler and his exploits in mid-19th century New York and Boston. The reader follows Mumler from his early Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 28, 2018
Real Artists Have Day Jobs (And Other Awesome Things They Didn’t Teach You in School)
A collection of 52 essays from comedian Sara Benincasa about some lessons she’s learned the hard way. Some of the essays she writes are things we know about already: life Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 21, 2018
The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook
If you are a fan of PBS and have been able to view even one episode of America’s Test Kitchen, you probably realize how seriously the chefs and staff take Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on February 21, 2018
A Dog in the Cave: The Wolves Who Made Us Human
It has long been known that an uncommonly special bond exists between humans and dogs. A Dog in the Cave makes the argument that the two species are not only Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 7, 2018
Obama: An Intimate Portrait
As Chief Official White House photographer, Pete Souza accompanied President Obama every step of the way from inauguration day until the final moments when the president left the Oval Office Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 24, 2018
Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of ’70s and ’80s Horror Fiction
Horror in print has been plagued with the obscene for decades. From Satanic cults to Nazi leprechauns to a killer Santa Claus, no other genre has seen such fun filth Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 15, 2018
Gaston
One day, Gaston’s family goes to the park and meets Mrs. Bulldog’s family, which includes the feisty Antoinette. Gaston and Antoinette couldn’t be more different, but as the mothers’ look Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 30, 2017
Make Your Bed
Will making your bed every morning help you change the world? Perhaps not, but it does have the potential to improve your life. In this little book, Retired Admiral William Read more...
Posted by on December 19, 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
Hot Books December 2017!
Fiction Year One by Nora Roberts A mysterious ailment has decimated the globe. Half of the world’s population, gone in a matter of weeks. Government, law, order, all gone as Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on December 13, 2017
Forget Sorrow: An Ancestral Tale
The author of this book, Belle Yang, writes the story of her father’s family here. She returned home after college, and again after spending three years in China, her ancestral Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on October 14, 2017
King and Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats
A new crime solving team has arrived to our early readers collection! King and Kayla work together to solve mysteries, demonstrating deductive reasoning skills along the way. In King and Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on October 13, 2017
Hot Books for October 2017!
Fiction Origin by Dan Brown Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology and frequent saver of the world, arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to hear a major Read more...
Counting
Counting is a bilingual board book in Unified English Braille and English. It offers young readers an introduction to the concept of counting, numbers one through ten, and Braille. The Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 29, 2017
The Last Message Received
You don’t always remember the first words someone says to you, but you often remember the last. In this book by Emily Trunko and originally inspired by tumblr posts, readers Read more...
The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar
Need help understanding adverbs? Curious about what anthropomorphism means? The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar may be just what you’re looking for!
Posted by Book Rex on August 25, 2017
The Women’s Health Big Book of Smoothies & Soups
This colorful 100+ recipe cookbook edited by Women’s Health is well laid out with plentiful images of appetizingly arranged recipes in front of fun and trendy backdrops. There is a Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 29, 2017
Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems
Firefly July not only has perfect poems for warm summer nights and sun-filled days, but can also help you escape the scorching heat as it travels through the seasons. Crispy, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 20, 2017
The Brain Defense
The PET scan shows a dramatic, black void eclipsing the left side of Herbert Weinstein’s frontal lobe. Weinstein’s lawyer argues that the void, representing a large cyst on his client’s Read more...
Posted by Kerry B. on July 19, 2017
Gizelle’s Bucket List: My Life with a Very Large Dog
Trying to find an affordable apartment in Manhattan can be a challenge, even for a resident New Yorker. For 25 year old Lauren Watt, relocating from Nashville to the Big Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on July 19, 2017
Mission To Pluto
This insider’s peek into NASA has a little suspense, a lot of excitement, and shows what is possible with a lot of hard work and big dreams. The only question Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 7, 2017
Swimming With Sharks
Readers will get a cool peek into mid-century scuba technology as they dive with Genie to the ocean floor. Swimming with Sharks is an inspiring book about keeping an open Read more...
Radiant Child
This richly textured biography shows more than how an artist came to be, but also how he works, creates, and embodies the beauty around us all.
Posted by Book Rex on June 29, 2017
The Art of Tinkering
The Art of Tinkering is a comprehensive introduction to the practice and philosophy of making: create rather than consume, experiment fearlessly, and play with whatever you have on hand. It’s Read more...
Posted by Kerry B. on June 23, 2017
A History of Civilization in 50 Disasters
Whether you want to stock up on fun facts or get a head start on that history or social studies report, A History of Civilization in 50 Disasters could be Read more...
Motor Girls
Should horseless carriages be powered by electricity, steam engines, or gasoline? An odd question today, but at the dawn of the 20th century it was a very real debate. Even Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on May 4, 2017
A New Way To Bake
With all the wonderful colors of spring outside that delight the senses, it can make us think of new things—perhaps trying a new recipe! Martha Stewart, known for her expertise Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on April 25, 2017
March
March is a trilogy of graphic novels by Congressman John Lewis. The series tells the story of the freedom marches that lead to the desegregation of the south and the Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on April 13, 2017
Issun Bôshi: The One-Inch Boy
A classic Japanese fairy tale comes to life with vibrant, striking illustrations from Icinori, a duo of French illustrators and printmakers. Issun Bôshi, the one-inch boy, is born to parents Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on April 6, 2017
How To Build A Museum
How To Build A Museum is a timely story of the creation, formation, and inner workings of the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). A group of Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 18, 2017
The 24-Hour Wine Expert
From the title, it seems hard to believe that this slim volume can impart enough wine sense to place you as a “wine expert” in such a short time frame! Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on February 14, 2017
Secrets of the Apple Tree
In Secrets of the Apple Tree, written by Carron Brown and illustrated by Alyssa Nassner, the reader is invited to exercise their power of observation to discover the wonders hidden Read more...
Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering
This fun and colorful book with simple text will allow the youngest readers to explore the physics of flight.
Table Manners: How To Behave In The Modern World And Why Bother
Have you caught yourself texting or posting a photo while attending a dinner party when the meal is underway? Or informing your host (or hostess) of meal restrictions or allergies Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on December 7, 2016
I Dissent
The story shines most when showing both girls and boys what it looks like to have strength, determination, and grace in the face of adversity: specifically, Ruth's moments in court. Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 4, 2016
Who Cooked Adam Smith’s Dinner
Who Cooked Adam Smith’s Dinner? is a fervent, feminist critique of Western economic thinking. Marçal argues that the ideas which animate popular understanding about the economy—the primacy of competition rather Read more...
Posted by Kerry B. on October 11, 2016
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry, now the Head of Magical Law Enforcement, is struggling to balance his heavy workload and family life, and his scar has mysteriously Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on October 7, 2016
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Do you miss the idea of make believe and pretend, do you need something like a video game but something that has a larger sandbox Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 27, 2016
For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai’s Story
Famous teen activist for children's and women's rights, Malala Yousafzai, didn't just fall into activism, she was thrust into it. In a show of defiance, Malala attended school in the Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 10, 2016
Anything but Ordinary Addie : the True Story of Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic
The shared history of magic and showmanship has long included the stories of men, most famously Harry Houdini and PT Barnum, but some readers may be surprised to know that Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 10, 2016
We Should Hang Out Sometime
Each relationship is presented in three parts –the backstory, the hypothesis, and the investigation – and hilarious charts and diagrams accompany each pseudo-scientific relationship analysis. Josh may have struck out Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 10, 2016
Ordinarily Well
Are antidepressants important, lifesaving drugs or nothing more than puffed up placebos? If you're curious to dig into the science behind this question, Ordinarily Well provides a methodical, accessible defense Read more...
Posted by Kerry B. on September 8, 2016
Infectious Madness
Harriet Washington’s latest book is a fascinating jaunt through current and historical research into the infectious origins of mental illness. From the link between schizophrenia and Toxoplasma gondii (a parasite Read more...
Posted by Kerry B. on October 29, 2015
Bad Pharma
Bad Pharma provides insight into the cycle of developing, testing, and regulating drugs—and where that process can break down, a sort of meta-knowledge necessary to being a savvy and skeptical Read more...
Posted by Kerry B. on August 28, 2013