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Sneaky Reads: 10 Ninja Comics That Will Blow Your Mind

These comics are sure to bring out your inner ninja.

10 Titles To Read and Watch After Seeing ‘Wicked’

You just saw 'Wicked.' Now what?

15 Ways to Wrap Up James Baldwin’s Centenary

This was the year of James Baldwin's 100th birthday, and the fire next time isn't candles on a cake.

Happy Good Grief Day: Must-Read Peanuts Comics for New Readers

This Good Grief Day, check out these great Peanuts books. We promise Lucy won’t pull them away at the last minute.

Gear Up for Invasion: Essential Mars Attacks Media

Celebrate Red Planet Day with Mars Attacks. Ack, Ack!

Best Family-Focused Comics to Be Grateful for This Thanksgiving

Feel the familial love with these must-read comics.

Pew! Pew! BwaHaHa! The Best Science Fiction Horror

The combination of horror and futuristic settings provides a wonderfully eerie sense of unease that should appeal to those who enjoy either genre alone.

10 Romantic Comedies for Teens

Check out these recommended romantic comedy books for teens!

Sensational Venom Comics to Read Before The Last Dance

Everyone’s favorite alien-symbiote-possessed antihero is getting one final movie, and we have the comics to get you ready for it.

3 Friends to Lovers Titles That Prove Love and Friendship Belong Together

Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

3 Monster Romance Writers at Romance-Con on November 2 at Main Library!

Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

8 Comics to Celebrate 40 Years of The Terminator

Read these comics before the evil robots take over in 1997!

Sports Romance Writers at Romance-Con, November 2 at Main Library!

Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

Stuck Together: 6 Romance Novels Dealing with Forced Proximity

Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

Rachel Recommends: Autumn Reads

Autumn means mugs of cider, supermoons, accessories with the color palette of a 1970s kitchen and, of course, a pile of good books.

5 Forbidden Love Titles from Romance-Con (Nov. 2 at Main Library) Authors!

Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

15 Comics for National Sports Day to Spark Your Competitive Side

Celebrate your favorite competitive physical activities with these 15 comics.

Happy 100th Birthday, Comics MADman Harvey Kurtzman

When a young Harvey Kurtzman asked a professional cartoonist for career advice, the mentor told him to give up. Good thing he didn't listen.

9 Enemies to Lovers Titles That You Will Love to Hate!

Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

11 Thrilling Horror Titles You Really Need to Know

Sometimes it’s ghosts. Sometimes it’s the who, what, when, where, and why the ghosts are haunting.

Magic, and Witches, and Shifters, Oh My! 4 Paranormal Romance Writers at Romance-Con, November 2 at Main Library!

Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

Laugh Yourself to Death: Top 10 Darkly Humorous Horror(ish) Novels

For those who want to get into a Halloweeny mood, but can't do scary without psychic damage to themselves, try one of these for a fun, spooky, amusing, and possibly weirdly unsettling reading (or viewing!) experience …

Teen Audiobooks for Sweater Weather Season

Looking for a good teen audiobook this Fall? Check out these selections.

Engaging Cozy-Adjacent Mystery Reads for Fans of The Thursday Murder Club

If you enjoyed "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman, here are some great similar mysteries and thrillers with wry humor, feisty elderly sleuths, and fun cozy-adjacent stories.

10 Cartoons to Celebrate 40 Years of The Transformers

Relive the epic saga of Autobots vs. Decepticons with these must-watch Transformers cartoons spanning four decades.

Beyond ‘The Women’: Must-Read Books for Fans of Kristin Hannah

"Women can be war heroes, too" - While you're waiting for "The Women" by Kristin Hannah or if you want read-alikes, try one of these great titles with strong women in wartime themes.

Disability In Comics: 10 Amazing Picks for Superhuman Day

Check out these comics, graphic novels, and manga that normalize the experience of living with a disability—both visible and invisible.

Imagining a Brighter Tomorrow: The Best Solarpunk Fiction to Read Now

Solarpunk is a literary genre that envisions a sustainable future interconnected with nature and community. I want to live in this future, how about you?

Scary Monsters and Superfreaks: Witcher Read-Alikes You Can’t Miss

Sick of waiting for the new seasons of "The Witcher" Netflix series to premiere? Here are some great read-alikes to tide you over.

Love Alien? Top 10 Essential(ish) Films to Prepare for Romulus

Excited for Alien: Romulus? Here’s 10 other sci-fi/horror movies that will feel right at home to fans of being chased by parasitic creatures in deep space.

What Are You Waiting Fur? 10 Comics for International Cat Day You Need to Read Now

Cats and comics have gone together for over a century, but there’s more to this story than just Garfield.

Daniel Clowes, Alternative Comics, and 35 Years of Eightball

One of the seminal works of alternative comics is turning 35. Check out Eightball and the other comics of Daniel Clowes.

5 Books to Celebrate TolPride!

What's a better way to celebrate TolPride than to dive into some LGBTQIA+ books?

5 Comics to Read If You’re Excited for Batman: Caped Crusader

90s kids, be ready: animated Batman is back!

30 Teen Titles About Young Love

Love (might be) in the air! Check out these teen romantic reads.

10 Unusual Western Comics for National Day of the Cowboy

Not a big fan of Westerns? Check out these nontraditional comics that push the boundaries of the genre.

AI Appreciation Day: 10 Robot Comics to Spark Your Imagination

Need some comics for AI Appreciation Day? Check out these 10 books that were definitely NOT selected by our robot overlords.

Epic Adventures: Best Crew-centered Science Fiction and Fantasy

Perfect for lovers of Farscape or the Firefly series, this list of crew-focused sci-fi/fantasy is guaranteed to make you wish you had friends like these.

20 Great Audiobooks for Summer, Teen Edition!

Pop in those earbuds and listen to one of these great reads!

New To Wolverine? Start Here: 10 Great Comics from his 50-Year History

Everyone’s favorite angry, claw-wielding mutant antihero just hit the half-century mark. Celebrate 50 years of Wolverine by checking out some of his best comic book appearances.

Discover the Best Short Reads: 20 Books Under 200 Pages

Looking for a quick read? It's the quality not the quantity that matters in these fantastic short books!

5 Great Books About Disability Pride

Five nonfiction titles for Disability Pride month with five star reviews from the real people that enjoyed them.

10 Ways to Celebrate 35 Years of Batman (1989)

It's been 35 years since Batman changed the world.

10 Books for Reading the Stars

Yes. This is, in fact, a sign to check out some of these books about astrology.

Beat the Heat with the Best Summer Horror Films

October may lay claim to spooky season, but real scares happen in the summer.

The Essential George Pérez: 10 Comics for New Fans

The late, great George Pérez would be 70 this week. Luckily for us, his highly detailed, action-packed art lives on in his comics.

10 Hidden Gems to Check Out for Donald Duck Day

Mickey Mouse may be the face of Disney, but Donald will always be the most relatable.

D-Day for Young Readers

The 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings is June 6th. Here are 10 books for curious minds to learn more about it and the war in general.

100 Years of Summer Read: 2005-2024

It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 2005-2024. You're sure to recognize some of these newer classics!

100 Years of Summer Read: 1985-2004

It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1984-2004. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

100 Years of Summer Read: 1965-1984

It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1965-1984. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

100 Years of Summer: 1945-1964

It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1945-1964. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

100 Years of Summer Read: 1924-1944

It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1924-1944. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

6 Books Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month and Ability Awareness

A selection of books celebrating immigrant heritage and ability awareness.

The Oscars of Comics: Unveiling the Best Eisner Nominees

The nominations are in for the Academy Awards of comic books. Haven’t read them yet? The library has you covered.

10 Comics in Celebration of 45 Years of Alien

One of the greatest sci-fi/horror films is turning 45. Celebrate with these creepy, intense comics from the Alien universe.

From Midnight to Mourning: 25 Dark Books for Goths

World Goth Day is May 22nd, which means we're in for some super fun summer reading/viewing/listening! Re-dye your fading darks and unearth your bleakest makeup, dark times lie ahead.

15 Books for New Dog Owners

To all the dog parents out there, here are some recommendations for you and your kiddos on raising your newest addition to the family!

Quack, Quack! 10 Books to Dive Into

It's been a wet spring! Check out 10 silly and fun books featuring some delightful quacking and waddling birds.

10 Books That Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and Ability Awareness

We're celebrating AAPI heritage throughout May! This list of books also brings in perspectives on ability diversity and mental health.

10 Examples of the Masterful Short Fiction of Alice Munro

A good short story can change the way you look at the world, and all of Alice Munro's short stories were good.

10 TMNT Gems That Will Make You Want to Yell, “Turtle Power!”

Everyone’s favorite adolescent terrapin martial artists are turning 40, and we have an eclectic selection of media spanning their entire history that you have to check out. Cowabunga!

Celebrate May the 4th With These 10 Great Star Wars Comics

May the Force be with you!

10 Books Exploring Multiracial AAPI Identity

A call to celebrate your mixed heritage!

10 Amusement Parks That You May or May Not Want to Visit

"There's no reason to be afraid of roller coasters," they said. "It'll be fun!" They said. And now here we are.

A Field Guide to 15 Trees Native to the Literary Landscape

To commemorate Arbor Day, here's a meticulous and largely unserious botanical guide to 15 of the weirdest trees in literature.

To Celebrate the 460th Birthday of Legendary Writer William Shakespeare, We’re Stealing His Stories

At some point in April 1564, William Shakespeare was born. 460 years later, we're still recycling his ideas.

Celebrated Postmodernist John Barth Goes to the Big Funhouse in the Sky

This is a blog post about being a blog post about John Barth, who wrote a story about a character who was a character in a story.

Sibling Synergy: Best Books and Movies About Brothers and Sisters

A sibling relationship is unique in that you can go from being mortal enemies to best friends multiple times in a day. Here are some great viewing ideas to celebrate the joy and pain of having a brother or sister.

10 Cozy Books for Stardew Valley Fans

Have you considered naming your farm after your local library branch?

If You Like Mean Girls, You’ll Like These

Check out these plots with catty competition--no need to wait for Mean Girls Day. (October 3rd, by the way!)

15 Teen Books for Siblings Day

April 10th is Siblings Day, so check out these Teen reads to celebrate. Hug your siblings while you're at it.

8 Comic Characters You Need to Know for Arab American Heritage Month

Need some comic picks for Arab American Heritage Month? We’ve got you covered.

10 Youth Novels Written in Verse

Celebrating National Poetry Month by reading poetry? Out. Celebrating National Poetry Month by reading entire novels told via poetry? In. (Actually, reading poetry is still in, but you know what I mean).

Intergalactic Reads For Droids, Clones, and Other Fans of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”

Here are some books that will transport readers to a long time ago, far far away -- specifically, to the early days of Star Wars' Galactic Empire.

10 Sensational Mech Books, 45 Years After Gundam

Mobile Suit Gundam—one of the greatest mech anime of all time—debuted 45 years ago, and we’re celebrating with plenty of giant robot comics and manga. You just need your library card!

5 Books Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month & Ability Awareness

A variety of books celebrating Arab American Heritage Month and ability awareness.

10 Comics You Need to Read if You Love X-Men ‘97

The X-Men of the ‘90s are back and better than ever. Check out comics that inspired both X-Men ‘97 and its beloved predecessor from 30 years ago.

From Fear to Eternity: 5 Horror Novels That Deserve Better Movie Adaptations and 5 Chillers Begging to be Adapted

Horror done well is awe-inspiring, thoughtful, and mesmerizing. Horror done poorly is... well, pretty horrible. Here's a list of 5 misfires and 5 great titles that need to be adapted pronto.

Celebrate Arab-American Heritage Month with 10 Books Written by Women

Observe Arab-American Heritage month by reading one of these great books written by women.

Spring Break Reads for Teens

Spring into a book with these recommendations for teens.

Page-Turning Paris: 10 Book Recommendations to Celebrate 135 Years of the Eiffel Tower

Paris beckons with its timeless allure as we celebrate the 135th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower.

Who Ya Gonna Call? TLCPL!

In case you're in for spooks, specters, or ghosts-- TLCPL has you covered! Check out our inventory of all things Ghostbusters!

6 Titles for Your Feminist Journey: An Interview with a Toledo Feminist

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Steinem Sisters Collection (and Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday!) in interviews with local feminists! Our final interview features local feminist Mechelle Zarou.

Here are the Books to Read if You Like ‘3 Body Problem’ on Netflix

There's a whole lot more science fiction to read beyond the TV show.

11 Fantastic Historical Novels to Read Now

If history is your thing, try one of these great historical fiction titles!

6 Titles to Build a Feminist Leader: An Interview with a Steinem Sisters Feminist

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Steinem Sisters Collection (and Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday!) in interviews with local feminists! Our third interview features local feminist and managing director of Women of Toledo, Nina Corder.

Get Your Irish On for St. Patrick’s Day

No matter where you're from, everyone is a little bit Irish. What better way to celebrate than by diving into a great book or film celebrating Irish culture?

15 Pies From the Library’s Menu to Celebrate Pi Day

Here's a list of fifteen pies you can find on the library shelves. True, you can't actually eat them, but for a few of these that might actually be just as well. I'm looking in your direction, Sweeney Todd.

For Fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Celebrate the release of the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender by diving into these stories set across the Four Nations!

Celebrate Women’s History

Read about accomplishments of women and girls from around the world in these literary works.

Smart and funny Romances for People Who Hate to Admit they Might Like Romance

Romance novels are kind of the kid sister of the fiction genres. People claim to be annoyed by/hate/bored by them, but when given a chance they usually win even the staunchest detractor.

6 Titles to Grow Your Feminist Philosophy: An Interview with a Steinem Sisters Feminist

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Steinem Sisters Collection (and Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday!) in interviews with local feminists! Our second interview features Steinem Sisters Advisory Board member Ayla.

10 Books to Read If You Support Women’s Rights and Women’s Wrongs

Well-behaved women seldom make history and make for rather boring novels. Lucky for you, these novels feature morally grey female protagonists.

15 Comic Artists to Check Out for Women’s History Month

We wouldn’t have comics without talented women. These 15 artists are among the best.

120 Years of Dr. Seuss

That's a lot of rhyming!

7 Books to Launch Your Feminist Journey: An Interview with a Steinem Sisters Feminist

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Steinem Sisters Collection (and Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday!) in interviews with local feminists!

Fairy Tales Are For Everyone!

Readers of all ages are welcome to celebrate Tell a Fairy Tale Day.

10 Books About the Lost Art of Letter Writing

Bring back snail mail! (For things other than bills).

10 Queer Kisses and Near-Death-Misses

These reads will have your heart racing in more ways than one!

5 Books To Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Office Space’

25 years ago, the world learned just how annoying it is to file TPS reports.

Prepare for the Ultimate Adrenaline Rush with These Captivating Survival Thrillers

It's one thing to survive against another person who's out to get you, and quite another to get past Mother Nature when she's got you in her sights.

20 Fantastic Mystery and Science Fiction/Fantasy Blends

Mystery and science fiction/fantasy go together like the peanut butter cup of the universe - great stories with fantastical elements make for delightful reads.

Top 10 Black Comic Book Writers You Need to Read Now

Celebrate the achievements of exceptional Black writers this Black History month with these 10 great comics.

Who Needs Romance? Here are 10 Horror Films for Valentine’s Day

These 10 horror movies show that there’s more to Valentine’s Day than hearts and Cupid.

Spark Your Imagination on National LEGO Day

National LEGO Day is the perfect time to put your imagination to work, and the following books (along with one exceptional film) can help put you in the right mindset.

10 Big Marvel Crossovers, 40 years after Secret Wars

40 years ago, Marvel brought together their biggest heroes into one book and changed comics forever. In honor of Secret Wars, check out these 10 exceptional superhero crossovers.

10 Important LGBTQIA+ Superheroes, 45 Years After the First Appearance of Northstar

45 years ago today, Northstar, the first major openly gay superhero, debuted in the pages of Uncanny X-Men. Celebrate this landmark moment with some of the greatest LGBTQIA+ characters from Marvel, DC, and more.

10 Short Books to Meet Your Reading Goal This Year

Tackle your annual reading goal with these quick reads.

Celebrating 10 Years of Ms. Marvel with These 10 Great Comics

Kamala Khan, the star of Ms. Marvel and The Marvels, is celebrating 10 years of bringing fun, relatability, and diversity to Marvel Comics. Check out these 10 books, showing plenty of room for more amazing superheroines!

Ten Quick Reads for the Shortest Day of the Year

The winter solstice marks the start of winter and is referred to as the shortest day due to the limited hours of daylight. In celebration of our shortest day, check out one of these very short books.

11 Best Aquaman Comics to Read After Watching Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Excited for the upcoming Aquaman movie? Check out these great comics featuring everyone’s favorite DC Atlantean.

Today in Pop Culture History: Honoring 45 years of Superman: The Movie

The influence Christopher Reeve’s performance in 1978’s Superman: The Movie is still felt today. Take a moment to reflect on its legacy with these 10 Kryptonian-approved books, films, and soundtracks.

6 Books to Read While You Excitedly Wait for Grand Theft Auto VI

Get ready for Grand Theft Auto VI with these thrilling reads.

10 Ice Skating Stories for Kids

Lace up your skates and take to the ice with these ten great stories for young skaters.

Ten Books for Pug Lovers

The release of Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain surely makes it a Bones Day, right?

15 New Cute and Cozy Holiday Mysteries

Few things go together like murder and the holidays. Here are the newest cozy mysteries with a chilling holiday theme. And some of the punniest titles ever!

World Hello Day

Hi, there! How do you say, “Hello?” Do you sing, “Hello, hello?” Do you yell, “HELLO, HELLO?” What will you do for World Hello Day on November 21?

Top 10 Essential Alan Moore Comics in Honor of His 70th Birthday

Celebrate one of the most influential comic book writers of all time with some of his classic stories (and maybe a few deep cuts).

Hey, That’s My Picture Book!

November is National Picture Book Month! Picture books are meant to a shared reading and visual experience. What picture books are your favorites?

Found in Translation: Literature in Other Languages

Gifted translators like Edith Grossman break through language barriers to introduce readers to the great literature of the world, so you can finally find out what people mean when they talk about Don Quixote and windmills.

5 Books to Read After Watching ‘The Marvels’

Marvel at the 'The Marvels' on the big screen and then immediately read these comics.

Exploring Birds All Year Round!

Take a look at these suggestions on birds and birding as a great way to explore outdoors in the colder months ahead!

Five Nights Before Freddy’s

A list of 10 titles to prepare you for the release of Five Nights at Freddy’s.

9 Books Celebrating the Great Outdoors for Nature Lovers

These books are best experienced outside.

10 Cozy Mysteries To Add Some Spooky To Your Life

These 10 books with definitely help get you in the Halloween mood.

6 of the Best Goosebumps Books from the 1990s

Readers young and old who enjoy the fun horror of Goosebumps know they're in for a scare.

Top 10 Terrifying Horror Manga to Go with Your Spooky Season Vibe

Get ready for Halloween with these eerie manga.

10 Incredibly Frightening Horror Titles for After You Watch The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix

“I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country, and at length found myself, as the shades of evening drew on, within view of the melancholy House of Usher.”

10 Books To Feed Your Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift Obsession

10 sports romances for all of us who ship the Taylor and Travis romance. #Traylor

Youth Literature for World Mental Health Day

Help raise awareness about mental health issues and erase the stigma with these compelling children’s and young adult reads.

Rachel Recommends: What to Read and Watch This Autumn

"I'm so glad to live in a world where there are Octobers." - L.M. Montgomery

Going to Toledo Comic Arts Festival on Saturday November 4? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The first ever Toledo Comic Arts Festival is happening (Th) Nov. 2 (online) and (Sa) Nov. 4, 2023 at Main Library. Here's everything you need to know before you go.

Explore the Galaxy with Star Wars Reads

You thought May the Fourth was the only Star Wars holiday worth celebrating? Think again.

Banned Books Week: Challenges That May Surprise You

If a book is being challenged, the author probably did something right. Write? Right.

8 Books Paired with the Perfect Brews

If you're patiently waiting for another Books on Tap meeting, check out these book and beer pairings to hold you over in the meantime.

14 Feminist Reads to Get You Started with Being a Feminist Ally

New to feminism? Or just want to know more about the topic? Check out this must-read list of 14 feminist titles from our Steinem Sisters Collection!

10 Best Comic Books Featuring the Dark Knight for Batman Day 2023

Batman has been striking fear into the hearts of criminals for almost a century—even without any superpowers. Celebrate the Caped Crusader’s comic book legacy with some of our favorite stories.

Top Secret! Five Incredible Books About Spies

Five middle-grade spy reads that are incredible and intriguing.

Celebrating Deaf Awareness With Children’s and YA Literature

Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month with these memorable titles for kids and teens.

Hallmark Channel Read-Alikes: 15 Uplifting Romance, Family and Friendship Stories

If you love Hallmark Channel programming, these authors are for you!

10 Romance Books To Read During Romance Awareness Month

August is Romance Awareness Month. Celebrate with one of these books.

Totally Tubular Skateboarding Books

Whether you live to shred or like to cruise, check out these 15 titles about skateboarding.

Excited for Blue Beetle? Check Out These 6 Awesome Comics

Blue Beetle isn’t exactly a household name, so we got you covered with all the Blue Beetle comics you should read.

10 Winning Comic Books on Hoopla from the 2023 Eisner Awards

The “Academy Awards of Comics” has named its winners—and they can be read on hoopla with your Library card!

10 Main Event Worthy Books and Movies for Wrestling Marks This SummerSlam

SummerSlam, the WWE’s second biggest pay-per-view event of the year, is (Sa) Aug. 5th. You don’t even have to use any elbow drops or powerbombs to check out these insightful books and movies about pro wrestling—just your Library card.

10 Fiction Books About Friendships For International Friendship Day

July 30th is International Friendship Day. Celebrate with a friend...or a book.

Tired of Marvel and DC? Try these 10 Under the Radar Superhero Movies

Do you have Marvel fatigue? Try these heroes instead.

10 Super Summer Graphic Novels

Breeze through some of these graphic novels before the inevitable return to school.

Food Friends!

It's a food frenzy! Check out these funny books with food as characters. We hope you'll find them a-peeling!

5 Books to Read So You Can Talk About Milan Kundera (1929-2023)

The writer Milan Kundera died recently at the age of 94. So if you haven't read any of his novels -- or can't remember if you've read them -- here's your chance to catch up.

5 Books About People With Facial Differences

Take a look at these five titles aimed at young readers to learn about people with facial differences for National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month.

10 Sweet Mysteries to Read On World Chocolate Day

Who knew there were so many mystery books featuring chocolate?

Dyslexia-Friendly Books for Juvenile Readers

Fact: Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities to affect children. Here is a selection of juvenile fiction about dyslexia, some even written in dyslexia-friendly typeface.

Rachel Recommends: What to Read and Watch This Summer

Summer breeze makes me feel fine, blowin' through the jasmine in my mind.

10 Adventure Books to Get You Ready for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

It's time for hidden tombs, lost cities, and cursed relics that somebody wants to put into a museum, or obtain so they can have immortality.

Meet Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur!

One of Marvel's newer comics, it's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur! Being a girl superhero is already hard enough: fight the bad guys, save the city, basic stuff, right? Well, add in a T-Rex companion and face off a gang of space villains, all before class starts!

5 Monster Stories to Read by Flashlight

Build a blanket fort and get your flashlight ready! Try these 5 books for some scream-worthy fun.

Farewell, Comics Legend John Romita

Celebrate the legacy of one of comics’ most beloved artists by exploring some of his most enduring works.

10 Books if You Like the Films of Wes Anderson

Get ready for some super-symmetrical, balanced, and centered camera shots. Oh, and queue the pop classics soundtrack.

Need to Get Out of the House? Like Books? Books on Tap is Back!

Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one. Books on Tap is back!

10 Math Picture Books to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

Before starting kindergarten this fall, check out a few tips and books to strengthen your child's understanding of mathematical concepts.

5 Cormac McCarthy Books You Gotta Read

The only thing more depressing than losing an author of Cormac McCarthy's stature is the stuff that happens in Cormac McCarthy's books.

Check Out These 15 Great Comics Before Watching Secret Invasion

Your friends and neighbors might be undercover Skrull agents, but you can definitely trust these 15 excellent Marvel comics.

Transform and Roll Out with These Transformers Comics

Rise of the Beasts is in theaters, but for the best Transformers stories, you need to check out the comics.

Round 1…FIGHT! Or Rather, Read and Watch These Street Fighter Books and Movies

With the sixth installment of Street Fighter upon us, the library has plenty of media to get you ready to fight in the streets...virtually, of course.

Read These 3 Books and Join a Feminist Book Discussion at Main Library this Summer

Join our Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club!

10 Best Flash Comics

Get ready for the Flash’s first solo movie with these 10 great comics featuring the Scarlet Speedster.

10 Recommended Fairy Tale Retellings for Adults

10 books that might start with once upon a time, but don't always end with happily ever after.

History of Crayons

Crayons have been around for a long time! Here are some great titles featuring crayons and their history.

10 Best Spider-Man Comics

Prepare to once again enter the Spider-Verse with some of our favorite Spidey comics!

10 Excellent Comics to Read for the Debut of American Born Chinese on Disney+

With American Born Chinese debuting on Disney+, now is a great time to read other comics by and about Asian and Asian-American authors and characters.

The Legend of the Legend of Zelda

Get hyped for the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with these 10 titles.

One Last Hurrah: Join the Library’s Film Discussion Group Before the End Credits Roll

If you love watching and discussing movies (but referring to them as “films”) and feeling all cool about it, join your Library friends at our online Film Discussion Group one final time!

We’re Halfway to Halloween, So Check Out These 10 Spooky Movies

Spooky season is a still six months away, but why not plan ahead with these stellar scary movies?

15 Great Books to Read for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by checking out these featured titles.

Best 10 Sweet And Spicy Tessa Bailey Read-a-likes

Whether you prefer a slow-burn romance or a scorching hot love affair, we have a wide selection of romance titles to suit your tastes.

10 Great Jeff Lemire Comics to Prepare for Sweet Tooth Season Two

Get ready for Gus’ return to the small screen with these 10 great comics from original series creator, Jeff Lemire.

Get Ready for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with These 10 Stellar Comics

Before you see Star-Lord, Groot, Gamora, Drax, and friends return to the big screen, make sure to check out some of their greatest comic book adventures.

10 Books for Judy Blume Fans

Are you there Judy? It's us, your readers, and we know you have some new projects in the works, but these books are pretty good too.

Autism Awareness for Kids

Embracing neurodiversity is what Autism Awareness Month is all about.

10 LGBTQ Reads for People With Short Attention Spans

Are you looking for your next LGBTQ read but worried you won’t stick with it?

10 Video Game Inspired Comics to Prepare for The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Before you see The Super Mario Bros. Movie, check out these other video game adaptations.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with 13 Poetry Books Selected by the Lucas County Poet Laureate

April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate by writing your own poem or reading some of these picks from Jonie McIntire, Lucas County's Poety Laureate!

Fans of Short Films: Join the Library’s Film Discussion Group this April

If you love watching and discussing movies (but referring to them as “films”) and feeling all cool about it, join your Library friends at our online Film Discussion Group!

10 Books To Get You Ready To Watch The New Season of Yellowjackets

Books to read while you wait for the new season of Yellowjackets on Showtime.

Everything You Need to Read and Watch if You Like John Wick

The John Wick films have melded martial arts and vengeance action into an art form. Here’s what to read and to watch after seeing Wick take down an army of assassins.

Prepare for Fury of the Gods with These 6 Shazam! Comics

The follow-up to 2019’s underrated film, Shazam! is upon us. Get in the spirit with these exceptional comics featuring Captain Marvel himself.

Perry Mason is Back on HBO: 10 Detective Novels You Need to Read

The detective/lawyer is back on HBO with an all new season. While you're waiting for each episode, here's what to read!

9 Must Read Books for Fans of Ted Lasso

The improbable football coach returns for another season on Apple TV+. If you're cheering on AFC Richmond, here are the books you need to read.

12 Books That Prove Black Girls are Magical

12 juvenile and young adult books featuring magical Black Girls.

It’s Master Comics Creator Will Eisner’s Birthday, Here’s What You Need to Read

Celebrate one of comics’ most iconic storytellers by checking out some of his most enduring books.

16 of the Scariest Horror Novels for Feminists

In celebration of Women’s History Month, let’s take a look at the horror fiction that scared some diversity into an otherwise male-dominated genre.

Move Over Homer: 10 Classical Myths Retold from a Woman’s Point of View

There are new voices in classic myths: the women who were voiceless and whose roles were overlooked the first time around.

13 Important Books for Rare Disease Day

Rare does not mean unimportant.

5 Thrilling Spy Novels for Fans of Slow Horses on Apple TV+

Slow Horses is about a group of misfit spies, here are the novels you should read if you're a fan of the show.

There are 1,008 Species of Pokémon – Celebrate Them All on National Pokémon Day

Catch ‘em all on National Pokémon Day with these great books.

6 Books to Read During Black Children’s Book Week

Six of my favorite books to read during Black Children's Book Week.

Too Munch of a Good Thing: Remembering Richard Belzer

A stand-up comic who got TV-famous pretending to investigate deadly serious crimes, Richard Belzer embraced contradictions.

Check Out These 5 Superhero Comic Creators for Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month with 5 of superhero comics’ greatest artists and writers.

10 Books to Help You Be Kind

Celebrate kindness and paying it forward.

10 Ant-Man and the Wasp Comics to Prepare for Quantumania

Before you see Quantumania, be sure to check out these 10 stellar adventures from Marvel’s most famous size-variable heroes, Ant-Man and the Wasp.

When the Books Hit Your Eye Like a Big Pizza Pie

Some will celebrate National Pizza Day by eating pizza, and some will celebrate by reading about pizza. Just kidding, nobody's going to do that second thing.

The Mandalorian Returns!

Celebrate the return of Mando and company with these great books from a galaxy far, far away.

Knock at the Cabin and 10 Creepy Reads

Did you read the novel "Knock at the Cabin" is based on? Did it leave you feeling unsettled, aghast, consumed with despair about human nature? Here are ten books to keep those feelings flowing.

10 Books and Stories by Meg Medina, New Ambassador For Young People’s Literature

Meet Meg Medina, the new Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.

Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days, a novel by Jules Verne, turns 150 years old this month.

Book Clubbin’: Looking to Add a New Habit to Your New Year? Join a Library Book Group!

Looking to add a new habit to your new year? Consider joining one of our many book groups and to help hit your reading goals for 2023.

Rachel Recommends: What to Read and Watch This Winter

"Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is time for home." - Edith Sitwell

15 Excellent Books by Korean American Authors You Should Read

Celebrate the literary contributions of Korean Americans.

10 End Times Titles to Prepare for The Last of Us on HBO

A sudden pandemic. Societal collapse. Fungal infections that turn people into zombie-like mushroom people. No, it's not 2020, it's The Last of Us!

All the Cool Stuff Entering the Public Domain in 2023

Cultural Icons Entering the Public Domain in 2023.

“Forget it, Jake. I have Movie Club:” Join the Library’s Film Discussion Group this January

If you love watching and discussing movies (but referring to them as “films”) and feeling all cool about it, join your Library friends at our online Film Discussion Group!

Leaving Funky Town: So Long, Winkerbean

The newspaper comic strip Funky Winkerbean has been telling stories about its Ohio-based characters day by day for fifty years. But at the end of this month, that all changes.

Top 12 Holiday Themed Mysteries

Light the fire and curl up with one of these holiday-themed mysteries.

5 Non-Traditional Christmas Movies

Get into the holiday spirit with these not-so-typical Christmas films.

Best Books to Give as Gifts: Romance and Science Fiction/Fantasy Titles

A selection of romance and science fiction/fantasy books that will make great gifts.

Best Books to Give as Gifts: Fiction and Mystery Titles

A selection of fiction and mystery titles that will make great gifts.

8 Best Doom Patrol Comics

Before you watch the fourth season of the TV show, make sure to check out some of our favorite Doom Patrol comics!

Book Clubbin’: Looking for a Holiday Party? Join a Library Book Group!

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Consider joining one of our many book groups.

Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Buddhism

With 360 million followers, Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world. There is no single foundational text, so it can be difficult to know where to begin learning about Buddhist beliefs. Here are some great places to start…

“Sorry, I Have Movie Club:” Join the Library’s Film Discussion Group this December

Looking to try something new? Check out our Documentary Discussion Group! Watch the movie on Kanopy, then join us on Zoom for an engaging discussion about all things film.

Yelp Reviews From the Top 10 Worst Meals in Literature

Cooking during the holiday season can be stressful. But look on the bright side: nothing you make will be anywhere near as bad as the food the characters eat in these books.

Good Grief! 10 Books to Read for Charles M. Schulz’s 100th Birthday

Security blankets. Great Pumpkins. Pulled-away footballs. If "Peanuts" creator Charles M. Schulz hadn't been born 100 years ago, we'd have 10% fewer metaphors.

10 Books to Read If You Like Jennifer Armentrout

10 books to read if you like science fiction/fantasy mixed with a little (or a lot) of romance.

8 Essential Time Travel and Physics Titles to Get Ready for 1899

1899 hit Netflix, and we're about to dive down a rabbit hole of time travel and spooky action.

10 Great Comics to Read Before Seeing Wakanda Forever

Prepare for Wakanda Forever with these great Marvel comics.

5 Books For People Who Like Janet Evanovich

5 books similar to Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series.

“Sorry, I Have Movie Club:” Join the Library’s Film Discussion Groups

Check out our Film Discussion Group or Documentary Discussion Group for upcoming titles. Watch the movie on Kanopy, then join us on Zoom for an engaging discussion about all things film.

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.

Book Clubbin’: Now is the Perfect Time to Join a Library Book Group

Are you spending a more time indoors now that the weather is cooling down? Consider joining one of our many book groups this November.

Witchy Romance

10 magically good romance books.

10 Things That Will Put You in the Mood for The Banshees of Inisherin

Irish playwright and filmmaker Martin McDonagh has made a career out of telling stories about (mostly) men behaving (mostly) badly. Here are more titles in that vein.

15 Queer Horror Fiction Titles to Give You Goosebumps

Please enjoy this curated list of queer horror fiction, just in time for Halloween.

15 Spookiest, Must Read Horror Comics to Read This Halloween

Why should movies be the only reason you sleep with the lights on this Halloween? Check out these eerie comics and graphic novels.

10 Best Black Adam and Shazam Comics

Excited for the upcoming Black Adam movie? Check out these great comics featuring him and his arch-nemesis, Shazam!

10 Vampire Titles for People Who Still Have Blood

It's spooky season, so read and watch these vampire titles.

10 Audiobooks You Simply Must Listen To, Narrated by the Prolific Julia Whelan

If you are obsessed with audiobooks like I am, then I’m confident you’ve listened to Julia Whelan. She narrates everything.

5 Books to Read for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous People's Day.

Top 10 Ways to Get to Know Nobel Prize-Winning Author Annie Ernaux

Many Americans have never heard of Annie Ernaux, the latest winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. But now you're not one of them.

15 B-Movie Horror Films for Spooky Season

Wander off the beaten path this Halloween with these 15 B-Movie hidden gems.

Rachel Recommends: What You Need to Make Your Fall Season the Coziest

October, baptize me with leaves! swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!” Rainbow Rowell, attachments

Top 10 Worst Schools in Books

By now everyone's gone back to school for fall. Which is sad. But at least you're not at one of these schools. So that's something.

5 Books to Read From Hilary Mantel, the Author of “Wolf Hall”

Hilary Mantel, who won prizes and acclaim with her trilogy of historical novels about Thomas Cromwell, died recently at the age of 70.

What Our Book Clubs are Reading

Check out some of our book group picks!

Banned Books Week: Why is Gender Queer the Most Challenged Book?

It's Banned Books Week! Let's learn why Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe is the most challenged book.

Spotlight on Elizabeth Acevedo: Celebration of Latinx Cultural Heritage Month

Latinx Cultural Heritage Month Author Spotlight: Elizabeth Acevedo

15 Graphic Novels to Help Understand Immigrant Stories

Check out this list of graphic novels featuring immigrant and refugee stories!

10 Picture Books About Immigration and Belonging to Celebrate Welcoming Week

These books are full of stories to help you understand the successes, struggles, and journeys of immigrants past, present, and future.

Rick and Morty Returns, These 10 Books Might Just Turn You Into Pickle Rick

It's time to break out the szechuan sauce, Rick and Morty is back!

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.

10 Books to Read When Visiting the Library’s 45,000 Quilt Exhibit

The 45,000 Quilt is a work of art which brings together the vision of 60 immigrant justice activists and artists from 12 states and Oaxaca, Mexico.

10 Great Comics from Jack “The King” Kirby

Celebrate iconic comic artist Jack Kirby’s birthday with these 10 exceptional superhero books.

10 Fun and Quirky Comics for D&D Nerds

Whether you're a TTRPG veteran, looking forward to your first campaign, or Stranger Things just has you curious, these comic and manga series are sure to get you ready for adventure.

5 Horror Novels to Close Out the Scariest Summer Ever

Eagerly await fall, the season of scares, with some of these titles as summer winds down.

Stefani’s Top 15 Books for Toledo Pride

Interested in LGBTQIA+ literature? Whether you are looking for your next great read or information, this list is for you!

10 Incredible Short Books to Help You Hit Your Reading Goals

10 short books to bolster reading totals in 2022.

10 Books to Read If You Love The Bear on Hulu

Can't get enough of Hulu's The Bear? Here are ten foodie books to tide you over until season 2.

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.

15 Historical Fiction Novels About Life in 19th Century America

History is stranger than fiction. With these books, you can have both.

10 Must Read Books If You Hate Flying

Air travel isn't for everyone. In fact, judging from these books, maybe it isn't for anyone.

10 Best Thor Comics to Read After Watching Thor: Love and Thunder

Celebrate Thor: Love and Thunder by checking out our favorite comics featuring the God of Thunder.

10 Book Recs in the Style of “He’s a 10, But…”

Romance, thriller, and SFF books with romantic plot lines summed up by the "He's a 10... but" meme format.

Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2022 So Far

We’re halfway through 2022 and there’s been so many great graphic novels and comics to read!

Paper Girls Hits Amazon Prime, Here’s What You Need to Read

As the television adaptation of Paper Girls hits Amazon Prime, here are the books you need to read.

15 Books by Latinx Authors for Your Summer Reading List

Books by Latinx authors to add to your summer reading list.

Curating a Nancy Drew Collection: The Mysterious Life of a Nancy Drew Collector

How Toledo became the home to a huge Nancy Drew book and memorabilia collection.

The Five Worst Beach Vacations in Literature

Beach vacations can be a blast. Unless you're a character in a book, in which case maybe you should just stay home.

9 Best Tim Sale Comics

Celebrate the late Tim Sale with some of his greatest comics.

Pride for Quiet Gays: Great Reads

If you find parades and crowds overwhelming, there are still a lot of ways to celebrate Pride! Here are some great ideas for quiet gays (or introverts in general).

Rachel Recommends: 6 New(ish) Must Read Books for Summer 2022

I’ve curated a little selection of books you might want to add to your beach bag when you feel like skipping town. Isolate yourself in a hammock and get reading!

9 Books to Read If You Like Better Call Saul

The Breaking Bad saga is wrapping up with the final season of Better Call Saul. If you're looking to recapture the edge of your seat twists and turns that show provides, these are the books for you.

5 Books with Terrible Hotels

Have you ever listened to friends complaining about a disappointing hotel or a vacation spot? Well, the people in these books have entered the chat.

5 Titles to Get Hyped for the Return of The Boys

The Boys is an irreverent, hyper-violent comic book series and TV series that sends up the superhero genre. Here are some comics and movies you should read and see to get hyped.

6 Must-Read Ms. Marvel Comics

Ms. Marvel debuts on Disney+ and these are the comics you need to read to get caught up on the adventures of Kamala Khan.

15 Films from the 1980s to Watch if You Love Stranger Things

Celebrate the return of Stranger Things with 15 classics from the ‘80s.

9 Books For Adults Who Read Harry Potter

Are you an adult muggle looking for a book to read? This is the blog for you!

15 Books to Read After Watching Our Flag Means Death

The end of Our Flag Means Death may have left you with a pirate-shaped void in your life, but these books can get you through it.

6 Obi-Wan Kenobi Books to Read

The Obi-Wan Kenobi series hits Disney+ and now is a great time to get caught up on the adventure of the titular Jedi master.

5 Comics To Read If You Like Moon Knight

Excited for Moon Knight on Disney+? The library has plenty of comics for fans of the so-called Fist of Khonshu.

Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres – Part 6

We finish “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres” with our last two subgenres, one old and one new. Until next time, live long and prosper!

Banned Books Week 2021: Comics & Graphic Novel Edition

Comics and graphic novels have a special place in the Banned Books pantheon as it tends to be easier to point to images as being “inappropriate” than taking the time to read a full text.

Lady Whistledown Recommends

Let it be known, if there is a scandal, I shall uncover it and share every last detail. These books are sure to be full of them.

Banned Books Week 2021: Frequently Banned Adult Fiction

Here’s a list of frequently banned adult fiction and the reasons why they have been historically banned.

Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres – Part 5

Welcome to part five of “Morgan Talks About Her Favorite Niche Genres,” better known as “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres.” The next two subgenres are my favorites partially because they can be so fun while bringing surprising gravitas when needed.

Banned Books Week 2021: Captain Underpants and the Putrid Persecutions of the Beastly Book-Banner

Dav Pilkey's rollicking "Captain Underpants" books are routinely included on banned-book lists. Because underpants.

Two Librarians, Too Many Books: Banned Books are the Best Books

In which two librarians try to get you to read books because other people don’t want you to.

Fact and Fiction Reads Fall 2021

Reading recommendations from Main Library's Fact and Fiction librarians.

Great Fiction, Unique Form

Sometimes novels need to spice it up. The titles featured here use unconventional formatting to make their pages more interesting.

Bookception: Books about Books, Libraries, Reading, and Writing

Explore a variety of fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, and science fiction perfect for book lovers!

Children’s Library & Teen Recommends – Summer 2021

Youth Services Librarians love to read, too! Check out what your favorite Children’s and Teen Librarians at Main Library are reading, whether it be a picture book about penguins, a middle grade adventure in a treehouse, vampires in Louisiana, or a time-traveling phone booth!

What Should My Book Group Read Next?

Whether your book group enjoys fast paced fiction, twisty mysteries, deep nonfiction or a lot of laughs, this list has something for all of you!

Classics Retold

Stories are constantly being retold with new and exciting twists. What's cool about book versions is that they usually don't feel like the subpar sequels or remakes Hollywood often subjects us to.

Smells Like Teen Spirit: Books Set in the ’90s

Books perfect for folks feeling nostalgic for the 1990s.

Discover Dolly!

Here is a selection of available materials at TLCPL of all things Dolly!

Teens Books Adults will Love

Teen Books are not just for teens. Check out some of these great picks that adults are sure to enjoy.

Myers-Briggs Personality Type Book Recommendations

This blog has book to movie recommendations for you based on your Myers Briggs Personality.

Novel Novellas Round 2

Here’s a second list of some of my favorite books that are just a little out there, and under 200 pages long.

What to Read Now That You’ve Fallen in Love with The Midnight Library

Here are eleven books that explore the idea of experiencing an altered or alternate life and some books play with reality in regards to books, bookstores, or libraries.

A Year of Science Fiction and Fantasy

It's been 12 months of titles spanning the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy for this Online Book Club. Come read about our last 12 books and get a preview of the coming titles.

YA Books Featuring Characters with Mental Illnesses

Struggling with anxiety or any type of mental illness is usually up there with resounding themes of Young Adult Fiction, including first love. That is because our teenage years are often very complicated, especially when mental health issues start to first arise. There are so many other factors that young adults face (besides growing up) that can push anyone over the edge.

Escape With These 21 Romance Novels Set in Beautiful Destinations

Romantic storylines paired with gorgeous locations.

Fact and Fiction Recommends Summer 2021

A variety of reading recommendations hand picked by the Fact & Fiction librarians.

Calling All Bridgerton Fans

So you’ve finished binge watching Bridgerton? Now what? To satisfy your need for more romantic rom-com during Regency England, take a gander at these reads below. You may just find something to your satisfaction until the next season comes around.

Recs from the Road

A few favorite recent reads from Mobile Services.

More Teen Books Adults Will Love

Teen Books are not just for teens. Check out some of these great picks that adults are sure to enjoy.

Red or White?

Unfortunately, this blog is not about Italian Chianti or Chardonnay. It is about Mother's Day.

Books and Other Strange(r) Things

Stranger Things finally released a new season four teaser after shooting delays due to COVID-19. Since the release date has yet to be announced, you've got some time to catch up on these stories about events before and during the show.

Escape Into a Summer Read

No need to pack your bags--just check out one of these titles and escape into a compelling story set in a beautiful location.

Recs for The Witcher Fans

If you are like us and patiently waiting for the next season of The Witcher on your favorite streaming channel, check out these reads. Here’s hoping that they will help tide you over before the highly anticipated release day!

YA Books for Seekers of the Immersive Gaming Experience

Hello there, Player One. Choose what type of adventure you’d like to go on below. All of these titles feature some sort of Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) or similar environment. What are you waiting for? Pick one of these fabulous books to read today!

Doorstop Novels

Doorstop Novels That You'll Be Grateful For

Romantic Reads: Romantic Suspense

A collection of romantic suspense book recommendations.

Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres Part 2

Welcome to part two of my series, “Morgan Writes Excitedly About Her Favorite Genre”— I mean, “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-fi Subgenres.” This time, we’ll dive a little deeper into specific subgenres with alien invasions and post-apocalyptic settings.

Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres–Part 1

Few genres get such strong reactions as science fiction. But I believe that there’s a sci-fi story for everyone—yes, even the folks who hate Star Wars!

Mothers & Daughters Booklist

Discover the many types of mother-daughter relationships in this booklist.

To All the Otaku, with Love – April 2021

Are you a manga or anime enthusiast? We are, too! We are constantly looking for new (and awesome) titles to add to our collection. We are happy to share some of our favorites with you, including some light novels! For more suggestions, please feel free to contact your teen librarian at the Library!

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