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Book Recommendations by Readers for Readers
Posted 3 months ago by Heather H
We asked our social media followers to share the books that they love to read and now we want to share those with you!
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10 Best Books of 2018 for Middle Grade Readers
Posted about 1 year ago by Kathryn M
We have sifted through some excellent offerings and are pleased to present the best books of 2018 for middle grade readers.
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10 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2018
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
The science fiction and fantasy novels in this blog post include stories that are compelling, imaginative, richly detailed and thought-provoking.
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10 Best Fiction Books of 2018
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
So many books, so little time. A short list that includes notable fiction titles from 2018 and lots of "best of the year" lists to explore for further reading.
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Best Young Adult Books of 2018
Posted about 1 year ago by Kathryn M
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.
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10 Fast-Paced and Upbeat Novels to Perk Up Your Day
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Faced-paced, fun and upbeat novels to brighten your day.
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10 Super Scary Books for Halloween
Posted about 1 year ago by Tim P
Chilling, haunting and unnerving - these horrific tales are unforgettable.
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8 Humorous Books Featuring Misfits and Their Misadventures
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Get your funny on with these offbeat, engaging and witty stories.
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7 Offbeat Funny Fiction Novels Featuring Quirky Characters
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Offbeat stories featuring eccentric and quirky characters.
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6 Fast Paced and Fun Reads
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
An eclectic mix of novels that are fast-paced and utterly enjoyable to read.
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6 Amusing Fiction Novels with a Heartwarming Tone
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Stories that are sure to induce a few chuckles and a smile.
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5 Funny Fiction Novels Chock Full of Farce and Satire
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Stories that are sure to tickle your funny bone.
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4 Laugh Out Loud Domestic Fiction Novels
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
A selection of humorous novels focusing on family relationships along with tips on finding a good book.
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Two Librarians, Too Many Books: Summer Reads
Posted over 2 years ago by Allison F
We're back! This time, we're obsessing over what we consider the best "summer reads" around. Read on for our lightly-edited-for-clarity conversation about what titles we think you should plop down on a beach with or stay safely-contained within your air-conditioned home with. We don't judge.
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Library Book Discussion Transforms
Posted over 2 years ago by Melissa J
Libraries transform and this transforming experience is what reading has been about for the Heatherdowns Branch book discussions.
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The Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books of 2017
Posted over 3 years ago by April S
Explore a selection of the "best of the best" fiction and nonfiction books of 2017.
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Top 10 Summer Reads for 2016
Posted over 4 years ago by April S
Looking for a few good beach reads? From top picks to book lists -- we have you covered.
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Best Nonfiction Books of 2015
Posted over 5 years ago by April S
The best nonfiction books of 2015 - biography, business, history, poetry and general nonfiction.
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