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Fact and Fiction Reads Fall 2021

Posted 09/24/21 by April S

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

Short Stories and eMagazines: Perfect Quick Reads for Busy People

Posted 08/18/21 by April S

A diverse selection of short reads in mystery, science fiction, general fiction and eMagazines.

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

Posted 07/01/21 by April S

Books perfect for folks feeling nostalgic for the 1990s.

Fact and Fiction Recommends Summer 2021

Posted 06/08/21 by Fact & Fiction

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

Children's Library & Teen Recommends - Spring 2021

Posted 04/27/21 by Joyce S.

Check out what your children's and teen librarians have been reading!

Children's Library & Teen Recommends - Spring 2021

Posted 04/14/21 by Joyce S.

Check out what your children's and teen librarians have been reading!

Fact and Fiction Recommends Spring 2021

Posted 03/24/21 by Fact & Fiction

Reading recommendations from the Fact and Fiction department Librarians at Main Library.

Children's Library and Teen Recommends - Winter 2021

Posted 03/02/21 by Children's Library and Teen Library

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

Fact and Fiction Recommends Winter 2021

Posted 12/22/20 by Fact & Fiction

Reading recommendations from the Fact and Fiction department Librarians at Main Library.

Book Recommendations by Readers for Readers

Posted 05/19/20 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!

Get Personalized Reading Recommendations

Posted 05/07/20 by Heather H

Have you heard about the Toledo Library's Book Picks service? Get books picked just for you based on what you love, selected by expert librarians - never by robots.

12 Incredibly Lovely Reads

Posted 07/15/19 by April S

A selection of lyrical and lovely reading recommendations.

10 Character-Driven and Upbeat Books to Put You in a Good Mood

Posted 05/15/19 by April S

Stories that are fun, lighthearted, hopeful and optimistic.

Two Librarians, Too Many Books: Squad Goals

Posted 05/08/19 by Allison F

It’s almost summer which means it’s almost peak-reading season which means it’s time for us to yell at each other about all the books there are to read (and for you to sit back and enjoy the show!). Read on for a lightly-edited-for-clarity transcription of our chat on the books about the best squads around.

12 Captivating and Compelling Reads

Posted 04/29/19 by April S

Get ready for an engrossing reading experience with these reading recommendations.

What's in the Egg? Picture Books Featuring Eggs

Posted 04/11/19 by Patti L

You never know what surprising and extraordinary animal may pop out of an egg! All kinds of picture books featuring eggs are posted here. Happy Spring!

10 Books With Delightfully Odd Characters You're Gonna Love

Posted 04/02/19 by April S

Reading recommendations with odd, quirky and likable characters that are designed to delight and entertain.

How to Help a Friend!

Posted 03/29/19 by Heidi Y.

Timeless picture books demonstrating the power of friendship that are great to read anytime.

Travel via Mystery Novels

Posted 02/26/19 by Amy H

Are you unable to afford the expense or time for a vacation? Try reading one of these mysteries set in exotic cultures and/or locales where the place is just as much a part of the story as the characters and plot.