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Books for Fans of 1984: Compelling Dystopian Novels
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with adult books for young adults, Apocalyptic fiction, atmospheric, bleak, compelling, Dystopian fiction, intricately plotted, Literary fiction, Political Fiction, Read-Alikes, reflective, satirical fiction, Stylistically complex, thought-provoking and world-building
Fans of dystopian fiction and the classic novel 1984 by George Orwell will appreciate the books in this blog post. There are classics from well-known authors like Margaret Atwood, Ray Bradbury and Octavia Butler along with recent selections by Pierce Brown, Chang-rae Lee, Chuck Palahniuk and many more.
Continue Reading: Books for Fans of 1984: Compelling Dystopian NovelsThe Final Frontier: Great Books and Dvds on Outer Space
Posted about 1 month ago by Amy H
Posted in Outdoors, Sports and Travel and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with astrophysics, galaxy, outter space, space, travel and universe
With NASA firmly setting sights on trips to Mars, what better time to look up and learn more about the universe around us? Fortunately, we have some fantastic books and DVDs to get us going.
Continue Reading: The Final Frontier: Great Books and Dvds on Outer SpaceDigital Exhibit Showcasing Teenage Views on Literature From the 1960s
Posted about 1 month ago by John D
Posted in Computers and Technology, eBooks and Audiobooks, Education, eMedia, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, History and Politics, Local History, Nonfiction, Research and Resources, Science Fiction and Fantasy and Teen and Pre-Teens | Tagged with digital collections, Digital Exhibits, Library, Library Line, local history, newsletters, Ohio Memory, The County Line and Toledo, Ohio
A new digital exhibit showcasing book reviews done by students in the 1960s with links to revisit these classics is now available on the Library website.
Continue Reading: Digital Exhibit Showcasing Teenage Views on Literature From the 1960s10 Best Books of 2018 for Middle Grade Readers
Posted 2 months ago by Kathryn M
Posted in Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Mysteries and Thrillers, Science Fiction and Fantasy and Teen and Pre-Teens | Tagged with adventure, best books of 2018, Best Books of the Year, books to read, bullying, Coming of Age, family, fantasy, friendship, graphic novels, Grief - Fiction, juvenile fiction, magic, middle grades, mystery, Paranormal Fiction, quests, redemption, schools, social issues, suspense and Young Adult Fiction
We have sifted through some excellent offerings and are pleased to present the best books of 2018 for middle grade readers.
Continue Reading: 10 Best Books of 2018 for Middle Grade Readers10 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2018
Posted 2 months ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, New: Books and Movies and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with action-packed, alternative histories, apocalypse, best books of 2018, Best Books of the Year, books to read, compelling, dystopian, engaging, Faerie realm, historical fantasy, intricately plotted, magic, mystical, near future, reading recommendations, richly detailed, Sci-Fi, strong sense of place, superhero stories, suspenseful, thought-provoking, urban fantasy, voyages and world building
The science fiction and fantasy novels in this blog post include stories that are compelling, imaginative, richly detailed and thought-provoking.
Continue Reading: 10 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2018Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2018
Posted 3 months ago by Franco V
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with action, adventure, best books of 2018, Best Books of the Year, comic books, Comics, Coming of Age, graphic novels, Horror, music, Sci-Fi and Superheroes
2018 is heading to a close! It's time to look back on the best comics and graphic novels of the year.
Continue Reading: Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2018Best Young Adult Books of 2018
Posted 3 months ago by Kathryn M
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Science Fiction and Fantasy and Teen and Pre-Teens | Tagged with best books of 2018, Best Books of the Year, books to read, Coming of Age, family, friends, novels in verse, schools, spy stories, teenagers, YA Fiction and Young Adult Fiction
Before you close the book on 2018, be sure you have taken full advantage of the great YA titles released this year. Zombie fighters and modern day poets, from the court of Faerie, to death row, this year’s amazing cast of strong characters will keep you turning the pages.
Continue Reading: Best Young Adult Books of 20189 Wonderfully Witty, Fast-Paced Funny Fiction Novels
Posted 3 months ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Mysteries and Thrillers, Romance and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with appeal, caper novels, character-driven, Crime Fiction, detectives, Domestic Fiction, engaging, family relationships, fast-paced, funny fiction, Historical Fiction, Humorous Fiction, likable, Love Stories, murder mysteries, offbeat, plot-driven, quirky, satirical fiction, Short Stories, snarky, suspense, Unconventional and witty
Fans of witty writing and fast-paced stories with humor sprinkled in will love these books.
Continue Reading: 9 Wonderfully Witty, Fast-Paced Funny Fiction NovelsWriting Craft: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror and Everything In Between
Posted 3 months ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, New: Books and Movies, Nonfiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy and Writing and Publishing | Tagged with aspiring writers, authorship, biographies, creative writing, NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, storytelling, writers, writing, writing skills and writing tips
Learn more about writers and the craft of writing with these great resources featuring a host of amazing authors including Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, Ramsey Campbell, Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Joyce Carol Oates, Philip Pullman and many more.
Continue Reading: Writing Craft: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror and Everything In Between12 Spooky and Terror-Filled Short Story Collections to Read with the Lights On
Posted 4 months ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with anthologies, Edgar Allan Poe, Ghost Stories, Gothic, Halloween, Haunted Houses, haunting, Horror, horror tales, Paranormal Fiction, scary stories, Short Stories, spooky and supernatural
Spooky and haunting tales to read on Halloween or anytime.
Continue Reading: 12 Spooky and Terror-Filled Short Story Collections to Read with the Lights On