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June 26, 2025 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While You Wait for Sunrise on the Reaping
While you wait to dive back into the world of The Hunger Games, we recommend other compelling dystopian novels you should check out.
June 25, 2025 · Areli Bermudez-Villarreal
New & upcoming book adaptations to watch
Peek into the best and worst book adaptations and find a list of adaptations to add to your to be watched list.
June 20, 2025 · Abigail Siemers
What YA' Reading: Survival
Check out engaging young adult books with main characters who are fighting for survival.
June 19, 2025 · Debbie Reiff
Great Read Alouds: Sibling stories
Discover lovely new picture books that celebrate positive sibling dynamics with a good story.
June 15, 2025 · Rachael Schmidtlein
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: SciFi
Jump into adventures with fantastic books where kids lead the journeys in amazing science fiction worlds.
June 5, 2025 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Facing Adversity
This month’s grief-tinged new reads include heartbreak, healing, withdrawal and reconnection, but also some intrigue and a few laughs.
June 4, 2025 · Julie Nelson
Fact or Fiction: The Civil War
Experience the last deadly year of the U.S. Civil War in a history read and historical fiction.
May 28, 2025 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While you wait for The Tenant
We've got reads to keep you busy while you wait for Freida McFadden's latest story, The Tenant. These books will have you questioning it all.
May 28, 2025 · Rain Schultz-Pruner
Great Read Alouds: Summer fun & sunshine
Get ready to read in the sunshine with these wonderful picture books all about summer!
May 27, 2025 · Deb Ellerbrook
Journey Through Genres: Inspirational Fiction
Take a tour of fiction that weaves themes of faith, hope, redemption and spiritual growth into the stories. Deb highlights several of her favorites from a variety of sub-genres.
May 19, 2025 · Ginger Park
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Mysterious reads
Uncover entertaining and suspenseful mysteries about kids who intentionally or accidentally become detectives.
May 14, 2025 · Andrew Ross
What YA' Reading: AANHPI Authors
Check out these books by authors with Asian-American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander heritage to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month.
May 5, 2025 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Trailblazing new narratives
How much can one simple decision change the course of someone’s life? These new releases explore this question in profound or reflective ways.
May 2, 2025 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: The Many Lives of Anne Frank
People around the world are inspired by Anne Frank's diary. Learn more about Anne's life and her diary's afterlife in a new essential biography.
May 1, 2025 · Natalie Allen
Journey through genres: YA fiction
Young adult (YA) books are read and enjoyed by teens & adults alike. A good book is a good book regardless of the intended audience. Explore Natalie's YA recommendations.
April 29, 2025 · Sherry Hess
Great Read Alouds: Let's Go Outside!
Playing outside gives kids unique experiences and learning opportunities encouraging them to think and create while having fun. Check out engaging books about playing outside to read together.
April 25, 2025 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While You Wait for Say You'll Remember Me
While you wait for Abby Jimenez's latest romance novel, check out these other grumpy-sunshine, once-in-a-lifetime love, messy character reads. You don't want to miss these!
April 24, 2025 · Rachael Schmidtlein
What YA' Reading: Books in bloom
Uncover engaging stories featuring plant and flower magic that's often a bit dangerous.
April 21, 2025 · Emily Bays
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Animals tell their stories
Explore tales told from animals’ perspectives. You’ll find out some new animal facts and you can imagine what life would be like if you were furry, scaly or a lot smaller.
April 9, 2025 · Ginger Park
What YA' Reading: Embracing individuality
Discover amazing young adult fiction where self-acceptance and embracing uniqueness is a major part of the story. These books may give you a better appreciation for challenges that are very different from your own.
April 4, 2025 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Embark on the imaginative
Let's dive into the unknown with new speculative fiction. From tomorrow to the distant future these fascinating novels look closely at the mysteries of AI, simulated realities and interplanetary colonization.
April 4, 2025 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: Seeking Shelter
Join Evelyn as she tries to raise five children while living in her car.
April 2, 2025 · Emily Bays
Journey Through the Genres: Fantasy
Enter a whole new world by checking out fantasy fiction. Creative authors will take you deep into your imagination.
March 21, 2025 · Debbie Updegraff
Great Read Alouds: Life is full of changes
Discover colorful and entertaining books to help kids through the changes they encounter.
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