“In an Ireland doubly ravaged by war and disease, Nurse Julia Power works at an understaffed hospital in the city center, where expectant mothers who have come down with the terrible new Flu are quarantined together. Into Julia’s regimented world step two outsiders—Doctor Kathleen Lynn, a rumoured Rebel on the […]
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This week’s staff pick features one of America’s most beloved humorists, David Sedaris. His self-deprecating and witty style is in full swing in When You Are Engulfed in Flames, and if you are looking for something to make you laugh, look no further. “David Sedaris has written yet another book […]
On the waiting list for Kristin Hannah’s new book, The Four Winds? Why not try one of these similar books while you wait! Each book is available from FTPL at either the Demott Lane or Franklin Park location. For a more personalized recommended book selection, check out our Perfect Picks […]
Help fight misinformation and learn about the science of vaccines, vaccination, and pandemics with these books! Click on any title to put it on hold in our catalog. [bookshelf id=”11005″] If you have any questions about putting any of these books on hold, please leave a comment below or message […]
Genre:Short Stories, Afrofuturism, Literary FictionRead-Alikes: Temporary by Hilary LeichterA Lucky Man by Jamal BrinkleyHeads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires “In the stories of Adjei-Brenyah’s debut, an amusement park lets players enter augmented reality to hunt terrorists or shoot intruders played by minority actors, a school shooting results in […]
Whether you are looking to break into the world of comics and graphic novels or you’re already a lifelong fan, this week’s staff pick is highly recommended. Understanding Comics takes an enjoyable dive into the history and complexity of the often maligned but much beloved artform. “Praised throughout the cartoon […]
March is Women’s History Month! This is a time set aside annually to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women to the history and culture of our country and the world. To celebrate, the library has put together a reading list and book display of books about the milestones of […]
Genre:Science FictionRead-Alikes: The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett Ancillary Justice by Ann LeckieVelocity Weapon by Megan E. O’Keefe This week’s staff pick is the action-packed and character-driven Network Effect, the first full-length novel written by science fiction author Martha Wells. As a standalone installment of the beloved Murderbot Diaries series, […]
Known as both African-American History Month and Black History Month, February is a time set aside each year to recognize and appreciate the many invaluable contributions of African-Americans to American society and culture. Just as important, it is also a time to pay tribute to “the generations of African Americans […]
Are you waiting for one or more of these popular books to become available? Try one of our recommendations! Each week, we’ll provide a list of books that are similar to popular and best-selling titles that have long hold lists so you can keep on reading while you wait! Waiting […]