Stories tagged with: reading recommendations

Fact and Fiction Recommends Winter 2021

Posted about 1 month ago by Fact & Fiction

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

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Book Recommendations by Readers for Readers

Posted 8 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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Get Personalized Reading Recommendations

Posted 9 months ago 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.

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12 Incredibly Lovely Reads

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

A selection of lyrical and lovely reading recommendations.

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

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Stories that are fun, lighthearted, hopeful and optimistic.

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Two Librarians, Too Many Books: Squad Goals

Posted about 1 year ago 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.

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12 Captivating and Compelling Reads

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

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

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What's in the Egg? Picture Books Featuring Eggs

Posted about 1 year ago 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!

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10 Books With Delightfully Odd Characters You're Gonna Love

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

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

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How to Help a Friend!

Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.

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

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Travel via Mystery Novels

Posted about 1 year ago 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.

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12 Journalistic and Compelling Reads

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Powerful, compelling and utterly fascinating nonfiction stories that are sure to spark conversations.

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Books to Read During Black History Month and Beyond

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Notable fiction and nonfiction books for adults, teens and children ... to read during Black History Month and beyond.

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10 Fantastic Sherlockian Novels

Posted over 2 years ago by April S

Fans of the television series Sherlock will love these modern stories featuring the infamous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes.

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10 Best Biographies of 2018

Posted over 2 years ago by April S

Biographies, autobiographies, essays and memoirs from famous and not so famous, but very interesting people sharing intimate details of their lives.

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10 Best Business Books of 2018

Posted over 2 years ago by April S

Compelling books on business, capitalism, economics, data mining, leadership and success.

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10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2018

Posted over 2 years ago by April S

True to life stories filled with compelling history, crime, addiction, investigative journalism, essays and so much more.

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10 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2018

Posted over 2 years 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 Mysteries and Thrillers of 2018

Posted over 2 years ago by April S

Fans of mysterious and thrilling reads will definitely enjoy these top picks of the year.

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10 Best Fiction Books of 2018

Posted over 2 years 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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Picture Books Featuring Feisty, Self-Confident Heroines

Posted over 2 years ago by Patti L

Stories featuring fun stories and spunky heroines.

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Two Librarians, Too Many Books: Summer Reads

Posted over 3 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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Every Day Should Be Mother's Day

Posted over 3 years ago by Amy H

A variety of books about and for moms.

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Beautiful Picture Books To Read With Your Child

Posted over 3 years ago by Patti L

Beauty is all around us. Children will adore these stories.

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Great Summer Reads

Posted over 3 years ago by Amy H

Explore librarian recommendations beyond the bestsellers this summer.

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