Book to Screen: Atlas of the Heart
It’s a bit rare to see book adaptations of nonfiction titles, so we’re really excited to get to share this one with you today! Brené Brown is a beloved and bestselling self-help author whose most recent book, Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience, was quietly released in November of […]
Studio Ghibli Vibes at CDPL
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 […]
Book to Screen: Bridgerton Season 2
At this point, does the Bridgerton universe even need an introduction? This regency-romance-series-turned-Netflix-hit saturated pop culture when season one came out in 2020, and if you’ve been wondering at the recent reemergence, it’s because season 2 just dropped on Netflix on March 25. Learn more about the plot for this specific Bridgerton love story below! […]
Series Spotlight: Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Something about the arrival of spring makes it feel like to perfect time to consume slice-of-life stories–you know, the kinds of tales where nothing overly exciting or traumatic happens, and it’s just about the normal rhythm and flow of day-to-day life? With occasional light elements of fantasy or magical realism mixed in? If that sounds […]
LGBTQ Resources at the Library
March 31 marks National Transgender Day of Visibility, a day of recognition celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of the discrimination that transgender people face worldwide. This day was started in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, a transgender activist from Michigan, and has been celebrated across the globe since 2014. On March 31, 2021, President Biden […]
Book to Screen: Pachinko
Pachinko is one of those quietly-loved family sagas that has a devoted and passionate reader following, and once you’re exposed to it, it’s hard to stop seeing it everywhere! This is definitely a book to add to your TBR if you’re a fan of multigenerational family stories or intimate domestic tales and–bonus–there’s a fresh new […]
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? […]
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