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Black Voices & Experiences: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of centering around Black voices, characters, and communities. Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant Tessa Johnson has...
Posted by Book Rex on February 4, 2022
Born Behind Bars
Kabir was born in an Indian prison. His mother, an inmate, is innocent, but she is also a member of the lowest Indian caste, poor, and without recourse to her...
Posted by Heidi E. on January 6, 2022
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Posted by Heidi E. on December 2, 2021
The Jane Austen Book Society
A group of Jane Austen fans come together in the sleepy town of Chawton to help save what is left of their beloved heroines legacy.
Posted by Adult Services on November 30, 2021
Celebrating 100 Years: 1921
The Village of Westmont is celebrating its 100th birthday! Wonder what folks were reading before the library was even founded? These titles, now available in electronic formats, were the most...
Posted by Adult Services on November 18, 2021
Fake Blood
Its tough feeling ordinary, especially when your friends are all out having epic summer adventures. From bungee jumps to volcano hikes, AJ can’t help but feel that his summer spent...
Posted by Book Rex on October 29, 2021
Dead Girls and Other Stories
A haunting collection of short stories with an engaging insight on life and death.
Posted by Adult Services on October 26, 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...
Posted by Adult Services on October 21, 2021
Fish and Sun
Fish is cold and bored in his dark underwater home, so he swims up to the water’s surface. Soon after, warm Sun comes out. Fish and Sun become fast friends...
Posted by Adrian L. on October 21, 2021
The Kill Lock
Four robot criminals, an addict, a solider, a murderer and a child; are bound together with the Kill Lock. If one of them dies, the rest die as well. Their...
Posted by Adult Services on October 19, 2021