New Books and Movies

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.

9 Books (and 1 Film) to Celebrate Women in Hip-Hop

From pioneering figures like Queen Latifah and MC Lyte to contemporary stars like Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, female rappers have broken barriers and expanded the genre's boundaries.

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.

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.

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.

Pitch-Perfect Picks: Best Books on Baseball to Celebrate Opening Day

Just in time for Opening Day in Major League Baseball, here are some of the best books on the old (and new!) ballgame.

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?

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.

Level Up Your Role-Playing: Essential Books for Games Masters

Check out these fantastic books to make your best-ever RPG campaigns. Games night will never be the same!

Cooking and Storytelling Unite: Discover the Most Entertaining Cookbooks on the Shelves

The Library has so many cookbooks it can be hard to keep up! We have so much more than the usual famous chefs and social media empire offerings.

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.

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.

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!

5 Books to Read After Watching ‘The Marvels’

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

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.

9 Important Books to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

The Library's Steinem Sisters Collection is hosting a panel discussion with the authors of On Drowning Rats on Tuesday, October 3 at 7 p.m. at Main Library. The authors will discuss their book and how you can combat sexual harassment at your job.

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!

Celebrate National Mystery Month with 10 New Mysteries

Catch the killer, uncover the truth, or solve the puzzle!

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

Stepping Out Into the World – Top 10 True Adventure Books

Adventures aren't only for characters in novels. Here are some great real-life escapades that are better than fiction!

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

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.

So Many Books, So Little Time

Here are a few of the new additions to my TBR pile!

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!

10 Best Doctor Strange Comics

Excited for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? Check out some of the Sorcerer Supreme’s greatest comic book adventures.

Ability Awareness: Romance Reads

Enjoy this list of series that include disability representation.

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!

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.

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!

Great Reads in Popular Science – Nuts for Nature edition

Why should kids have all the fun when it comes to learning about animals? Here are the latest and greatest books for adults on the amazing creatures in nature.

A Plethora of Poetry Books to Celebrate National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K-12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, bloggers, and, of course, poets marking poetry’s important place in our culture and our lives every April.

Boost Your Resilience

Learn how to cultivate resilience and find joy with these insightful reads!

Children’s Library and Teen Recommends – Winter 2021

Check out what your Children's and Teen librarians have been reading lately!

Helping You Meet Those Reading Goals

Have you started a reading challenge yet this year? Maybe you need a little inspiration to log a few more books for TLCPL’s Winter Read. Maybe you want to challenge yourself to “read harder” this year. No matter what, the team at Kent Branch has you covered! We have curated a list of challenges to diversify your reads this year, and our staff has provided suggestions of some of their faves to match!

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