Series Spotlight: The Machineries of Empire
The Machineries of Empire series is one of my (Shelbi) absolute favorite reading finds of the last few years so, dear readers, allow me to push this dark and fresh sci-fi series at you this weekend! I was introduced to Ninefox Gambit through a book podcast, and the description that had me racing to check it out […]
Classically Beautiful Books Now on Display at CDPL
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 […]
Book to Screen: Mothering Sunday
We’re bringing you another recommendation today for a book-to-film adaptation, perfect for fans of quiet domestic tales and historical fiction. Read on to learn more about the summary of Graham Swift’s Mothering Sunday and its new film adaptation, out in theaters on March 25! ** From the Booker Prize-winning author, an intensely moving tale that begins with […]
Series Spotlight: The Maddaddam Trilogy
We’re dipping our toes into the backlist today to highlight a slightly underappreciated series by Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood–and we promise it’s an older series absolutely worth checking out! Read on to learn a bit about the summary of the first book in this post-apocalyptic series. Will you be adding it to your TBR? […]
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 […]
Series Spotlight: League of Extraordinary Women
Happy Women’s History Month, dear readers! We obviously need to devote at least one of our spotlights this month to Evie Dunmore’s delightful League of Extraordinary Women series because–well, just because! Each of these charming historical fiction titles explore the challenges faced by various suffragists living in Victorian England, and, as you can maybe tell […]
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 […]
Series Spotlight: The Parable Duology
If this is your first introduction to the legendary sci-fi author Olivia Butler… well goodness, you’re in for a treat! Butler was a visionary sci-fi author whose reputation has enjoyed a recent uptick as modern audiences discover her powerful and often prophetic writing about the future of American society. The Earthseed duology is but one […]
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 […]
Series Spotlight: Hell’s Library
Look, we won’t lie…. we’re always a bit biased toward books that center stories about libraries, books, and librarians. Isn’t everyone, though? ? We wanted to highlight a series today that seems to be flying under the radar, but looks absolutely fascinating and worthy of a reading fanbase! Keep reading to learn more about the […]
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