10 Books to Increase Your Civic-Mindedness
Civics is the study of the basic rights and responsibilities of a country’s citizens. It covers everything from voting in elections to showing up for jury duty.
10 Books for Money Smart Week That Will Help You Plan Your Finances
Money Smart Week is a national initiative between the American Library Association and the Federal Reserve Bank.
10 Books to Help You Be Kind
Celebrate kindness and paying it forward.
9 Great Albums (and 1 Great Comic Series) from the First 50 Years of Hip Hop
It's hip hop's golden anniversary and we're about to drop some beats.
Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days, a novel by Jules Verne, turns 150 years old this month.
All the Cool Stuff Entering the Public Domain in 2023
Cultural Icons Entering the Public Domain in 2023.
Five Outside the Box Cookbooks for Thanksgiving
If you are looking to get outside the box with your Thanksgiving preparations, here are some cookbooks to help you explore.
6 Books to Help With Stress Awareness and Management
Stress is a very real issue for many people of all ages and when ignored can have long lasting mental and physical affects. One proven way to manage the effects of stress is through self-care.
If You Enjoyed The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, starring Christina Hendricks, Lucy Hale, and Kunal Nayyar, was recently released into theaters and is based on the book by Gabrielle Zevin.
6 Tasty Fall Cookbooks for Sweater Weather and Pumpkin Spice
Looking for fresh ideas on how to prepare all the delicious fall food? Look no further, here are some of our newest choices!
6 Intense and Thrilling True Crime Books You Cannot Miss
Whether you are into solving crimes, looking for thrills or chills, or just enjoy some good non-fiction, we have a book for you.
What Our Book Clubs are Reading
Check out some of our book group picks!
5 Biographies From The Golden Age of Hollywood
Biographies of stars from 1930’s through the 1960’s, often considered the Golden Age of Hollywood.
6 Of My Favorite Books By Author Adriana Trigiani
Adriana Trigiani is a bestselling author of twenty fiction and nonfiction books, here are some favorites.
Stuart Woods Dies at 84, Here are the Mystery Series You Need to Read
Stuart Woods, the author of more than 90 novels, passed away last week at the age of 84. If you are a fan of Stone Barrington, here's a list of some of his lesser-known series that you may want to pick up too.
So Many Books, So Little Time
Here are a few of the new additions to my TBR pile!
Explore Your Metroparks
Here are some books to help you get the most out of your favorite Toledo Metropark!
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