Indiana Authors (April Display)

Indiana has an abundance of great authors and this month we wanted to feature some of our favorites. There’s something for everyone, classics and newly published novels, fiction, non-fiction, and even a webcomic! Fiction Kitsune-Tsuki Laura VanArendonk Baugh FIC Bau Summary How does one find a shapeshifter who may not even exist? The onmyouji Tsurugu […]

Studio Ghibli Vibes at CDPL

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When you reflect back on the stories of your childhood that left deep impressions on you, what were those stories like? Tales of adventure or romance? Tales of magic? Like many others of a certain Millennial age, my formative early years in the ’90s and early aughts were often flavored by the emerging popularity in […]

Classically Beautiful Books Now on Display at CDPL

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Have you ever chosen a book just for its beautiful cover? This month, we have gathered an array of books with exceptionally beautiful covers, spines, and interior pages. You may find marbled papers, embossed letters, unique illustrations, or other hidden gems.  The following is just a highlight of the visually-impressive collection we’ve assembled for you […]

Judging by the Cover: Classically Beautiful Books

While strolling through the library’s shelves a few weeks ago I discovered a beautiful copy of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island (FIC Ste). It was bound in green cloth like a classic novel from the 1800s or early 1900s and covered with foil-stamped parrots. Even though the book itself was published in 2009, it felt […]

Studio Ghibli Vibes

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the beautifully animated masterpieces created by director Hayao Miyazaki and Japan’s Studio Ghibli. Why not sample some books that conjure up similar warm feelings of magical slice-of-life days? Come browse ALL the picks on the 2nd floor before April 15th! Before the Coffee Gets Coldby Toshikazu Kawaguchi What […]

Escape the Mundane with a Family Saga

The habits and interactions within the family structure have always been a subject that can bring numerous emotions to the surface, especially when they are your own family. It seems that the daily lives of others are much more exciting and far less stressful. So, take a moment to escape the mundane with a book […]

1920s Glitz & Glamour

The 1920s were a unique decade. Known for dazzling parties, it was also marked by dramatic social change and ushered in an era of literary excellence. So, It’s no surprise that this decade inspires writers even to this day to set fabulous tales in the roaring 20s. Non-Fiction Flappers: Six Women of a Dangerous Generation […]

2022 Year-Long Display Reading Challenge

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For our most passionate readers and regular library visitors, this year we are introducing a year-long reading challenge based on our displays! Each month our librarians lovingly curate custom book displays based on different unique themes. We hope these displays help our visitors discover books that they wouldn’t have found otherwise and introduce them to […]

Books for Fans of Ted Lasso

Have you been graced yet with the knowledge of the most cheerful and lovely show on television right now–Apple TV’s Ted Lasso? If not, let us introduce you to possibly the most comforting piece of media ever! Ted Lasso explores the story of the titular Ted Lasso who moves to London to coach a soccer/football […]

Whodunit? Murder Mysteries

There’s just something about the incoming chilly, dark days that makes us want to curl up with an intriguing murder mystery…. right? All the better if it’s a murder mystery in the style of classic Agatha Christie stories or if it conjures up Clue vibes! We’ve been on the hunt for those perfect Whodunits that […]

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