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Kaiju Preservation Society
When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end food delivery driver. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom. Tom works for what he calls “an animal rights organization” and his team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on. What Tom doesn’t tell Jamie is that the Read more...
Posted by Natalie D. on August 1, 2022
Own Voices: A Reading List for Adults
The #ownvoices hashtag was created by author Corinne Duyvis to spotlight books about characters with marginalized identities created by authors who share the same marginalized identity (or identities). The character and creator may share a common disability, sexuality, gender identity, race, immigration status, or other identity. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of representation, as well as provide a starting point for readers Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on July 1, 2022
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 Sara A. 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 Sara A. on June 1, 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
The Once and Future Witches
James Juniper, Agnes Amaranth, and Beatrice Belladonna Eastwood thought they would never be parted. But that was then and this is now. Their bond has been irrevocably broken and now Read more...
Posted by Adult Services 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 one man to thank for the songs that live in your head rent-free. His name is Lin-Manuel Miranda. Just an O away from being on the short list of EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winners, this Puerto Rican composer, lyricist, Read more...
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 stunning debut novel about the forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation, the refuge they find in each other, and a betrayal that threatens their existence. Isaiah was Samuel’s and Samuel was Isaiah’s. That was Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on February 4, 2022
The Conductors
Once conductors on the Underground Railroad, Hetty Rhodes and her husband, Benjy, now seek to find a new use for their cunning skills and their magic. Living in Philadelphia, everyone Read more...
Posted by Natalie D. on February 1, 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
All Systems Red
In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company. Exploratory teams are accompanied by Company-supplied security androids, for their own safety.
Posted by Natalie D. on December 28, 2021
Book List of Magical Realism Novels
Readers who enjoy the rich creations of magical realism often also appreciate themes of invention storytelling forms like folklore, ghost stories, and fairy tales.
Posted by Adult Services on December 16, 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 affected by these inequalities and the social justice activists and movements working towards change.
Posted by Alex C. on December 3, 2021
Happily Ever Afters
One of my favorite genres to read is romance, especially during the winter. With a guaranteed happily ever after, romance novels are the perfect pick-me-up for dreary days. With so Read more...
Posted by Natalie D. on December 2, 2021