Reading Suggestions by Zodiac Signs: Aries Edition
Reading suggestions by star sign? Yep! We can do that. This month, we boldly run with the Ariesians....Ariesites....Ariesists...Those who fall under the aegis of Aries.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: 10 Thrilling Action Heroines
Step aside, tough guys.
10 Exciting Manga You Need for Women’s History Month
From action to fantasy to romance, we’ve selected our favorite works from some of the greatest women of manga.
10 Works from the Creator of Batman: The Animated Series for New and Old Fans
Bruce Timm’s vision defined Batman—and animation—for an entire generation.
Toledo Library Best Books of 2025
Here are our staff picks for the best books of 2025 for children, teens, and adults!
In the Bleak Midwinter: Chilling Tales for Frosty Nights
So many cultures have darker versions of holiday visitors, going back to when midwinter was a time for scary stories. Here is a selection of spooky yule ghoul stories to even out the sugar rush of the holidays.
10 Chilling Thrillers Perfect for Winter
If you want to read something that makes you shiver more than the winds that blow, these dark stories may call to you.
5 Mystery Novels to Get More “Whodunit” After Watching “Wake Up Dead Man”
Detective Benoit Blanc is back. Here are the books you need to read next.
Harvest the Horror: 10 Terrifying Titles for November
The real horror of harvest time lies in the potential for worms to be found in the food, right? And certainly not in the idea that a poor harvest might lead to starvation, right? Right?
Slow Burn Thrillers with Irresistible Page-Turning Tension
If you enjoy reading a thriller with a slow, intense reveal of something very, very wrong, look no further! Here's the perfect list for you. Or... is it!?
Embracing the Flop: The Allure of B Movies and Box-Office Poison
Some filmmakers are exquisitely talented artists gifting the world with enduring masterpieces. These books aren't about them.
Succumb to the Haunting Allure of Modern Gothic Fiction and Fantasy
Not all cozy reads need to be gentle and light. Some of the best autumn reads are dark and spooky. That feeling of curling up in a soft blanket is cozy in a different, protective way.
20 Horror Novels Written by Women for a Perfect Spooky Season
Mary Shelley changed the literary game when she released Frankenstein. Here are some other horror stories written by women for spooky season!
10 of the Scariest Doubles You Never Want to Meet
Throughout history, there has been a variation on the duplicate, body double, double-walker, spirit double, whatever one may call it. While positive examples of this may exist, most stories I've seen don't have happy endings
Cunning Capers: True Stories of Infamous Heists
Here are the almost unbelievable stories of greed and obsession, driving people to attempt outrageous thefts. These are also the stories of the clever men and women charged with catching them.
Find Fantastic Short Reads in the Best American…. series
These "best-of" anthologies are wonderful way to find new authors, read about new ideas, and have a range of some of the best writing to come out each year in a variety of topics. There's literally something for everyone - take a look!
10 Weird and Wild West Books
Here are some of the least traditional Westerns found in our collection — full of fiends, magic, mysticism, and nightmares.
Dear Reader: Check Out These Books That Share a Title with Taylor Swift Songs!
These books all share a title with Taylor Swift lyrics!
The Art of the Chase: Top 10 Must-Read On-the-Run Thrillers
Just in time for some beach reading, here are 10 of the best pursuit thrillers to get your adrenaline pumping.
Best Doggone Mysteries and Thrillers
Check out the these 10 mysteries and thrillers featuring canine companions!
Best Mysteries Featuring Diverse Sleuths
Mysteries with diverse detectives (or nosey busybodies, as the case may be!) at the helm
Thrilled With Thursday Murder Club? Try These 10 Cozy Mysteries
Can't wait for the Thursday Murder Club's newest crimes? Check out these cozy mysteries in the meantime.
10 Obscure Zombie Films in Anticipation of “28 Years Later”
We’re finally getting a sequel to "28 Days Later" and "28 Weeks Later." The only doomsday prep you need though are these zombie movie deep cuts.
Bold and Brave: Novels With Daring Young Protagonists for Adult Readers
When life gets you down, these books are great ways to rediscover the hopefulness and resiliency of youth.
10 Places that Validate Your Distrust of the Outdoors
Do you ever wonder if you might have what it takes to survive in the wilderness after an adventure gone wrong? Instead of endangering yourself and the lives of others, might we suggest a
Rachel Recommends: A Tribute to Carl Hiaasen
“The greatest sin for a writer is to be boring.” — Carl Hiaasen
Tales with Tails: The Best Adult Fiction with Animal Narrators
Ever wonder what animals are thinking? With these great novels narrated by animals, we can finally know and enjoy a whole new perspective on storytelling.
10 of the Actual Worst Places in Fiction to Work
You think your job is bad? You're not alone. Whether you're looking for the perspective of a grunt in the lowest echelons of a corrupt corporation to a well-standing employee in a government entity
10 Thrillers To Dive Into Suspense This Spring
Leaves on trees, thrillers in the air.
15 of the Scariest Stories Featuring Sports
"What is the definition of blood sport?"
Modern Takes on the Golden Age Mystery Novel
If you enjoy early 20th century golden era detective novels, you'll love these modern versions of classic mystery themes.
Best Book 2024: Mystery
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10 Colorfully Quirky Queer Comics
Okay, so they’re technically graphic novels and not comics, but I love alliteration—almost more than I love colorful, queer happy endings!
Intriguing Locked Room Mysteries to Challenge the Keenest Armchair Detective
In the best locked room mysteries, the reader has the same clues as the wily sleuths who solve impossible crimes; the fun part is seeing how they all get put together. Here are some of the best locked room mysteries to challenge devoted armchair detectives.
Top Thrillers With Neurodivergent Perspectives
Neurodivergent people are those whose brains process information in a way that is not typical of most individuals. There are many wonderful mysteries and thrillers with characters on this spectrum that provide a unique and fascinating perspective in problem-solving and investigation.
Celebrating Rod Serling’s 100th Birthday… in “The Twilight Zone”
You’re traveling through another dimension. That’s a signpost up ahead! Next stop: a Rod Serling blog post.
Must-Read Holiday Cozy Mysteries
Is there a better way to get into a holiday mood than to dive into a cozy mystery novel? How about diving into two! Wear your comfy pants, sip a hot beverage, and boom! Holiday self-care accomplished.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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 …
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.
The Fright Stuff: Top 10 Funny Horror Films
Dark comedy is a great genre for people who are not quite into horror. Here are the top 10 funny horror films/series to entertain, scare a little, and still get to sleep at night.
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.
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!
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.
10 Incredible Real Life Mysteries
May is National Mystery Month! Learn about incredible heists, mysterious places, disappearances, and unexpected discoveries with these books.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Queer Kisses and Near-Death-Misses
These reads will have your heart racing in more ways than one!
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.
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.
6 Books to Read While You Excitedly Wait for Grand Theft Auto VI
Get ready for Grand Theft Auto VI with these thrilling reads.
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!
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).
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 Classic Horror Movies to Stream for Free on Kanopy this Halloween
Travel back to simpler times with these horror mainstays and cult classics that have helped shape the spooky films we have today.
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.
10 Horror Movies That Will Make You Think
Movies that will make you confounded, confused, and super creeped out.
10 Sweet Mysteries to Read On World Chocolate Day
Who knew there were so many mystery books featuring chocolate?
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.
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.
Celebrate National Mystery Month with 10 New Mysteries
Catch the killer, uncover the truth, or solve the puzzle!
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Top 12 Holiday Themed Mysteries
Light the fire and curl up with one of these holiday-themed mysteries.
Best Books to Give as Gifts: Fiction and Mystery Titles
A selection of fiction and mystery titles that will make great gifts.
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.
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.
5 Books For People Who Like Janet Evanovich
5 books similar to Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series.
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.
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 Vampire Titles for People Who Still Have Blood
It's spooky season, so read and watch these vampire titles.
5 Books to Read for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous People's Day.
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
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.
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.
15 Films from the 1980s to Watch if You Love Stranger Things
Celebrate the return of Stranger Things with 15 classics from the ‘80s.
