Genre: Horror, Short Stories Read-Alikes: Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen KingMagic for Beginners by Kelly LinkTwice-Told Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne “This collection of short stories will appeal not only to fantasy and horror fans, but also to those who appreciate drama and suspense . . . perhaps the most […]
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Genre: Literary Fiction, Magical Realism Read-Alikes: The Midnight Library by Matt HaigOona Out of Order by Margarita MontimoreA Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan “A small cafe has something odd and magical—if someone sits in a particular chair and a cup of coffee is poured, they can travel […]
You won’t want to miss these books if you are a fan of HBO’s new series, The Last of Us! Based on the beloved video game series of the same name, the show tells the story of a hostile, post-pandemic world. Joel (played by Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), […]
Check out one of these books to celebrate Black History Month 2023! Each title is available through the library in a variety of formats, including print, eBook, and audiobook. Print BookeBookDigital Audiobook The astonishing untold history of America’s first black millionaires—former slaves who endured incredible challenges to amass and maintain […]
Check out these brand new book club kits for winter 2023! Each kit includes 10 copies of the book, discussion questions, tips for leading a book discussion, and more. Click here to reserve a kit today. Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best […]
The last week of Winter Reading Challenge for 2023 is here! You can still record your reading until February 12, 2023 for a chance to win one of three different prize drawings! Receive 25 drawing tickets just for registering. Earn 25 more tickets for each badge you earn by logging […]
The library always strives to create a diverse collection to meet the needs and interests of our community. We are happy to share these lists with you to celebrate the contributions and strength of African American history and culture. Click on the book covers to find more information as well […]
Genre: Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Relationships Read-Alikes: Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene BauerThe Animators by Kayla Rae WhitakerThe Interestings by Meg Wolitzer On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits a subway car and sees, amid the hordes of people waiting on […]
With 2022 rapidly coming to a close, FTPL staff thought it would be fun to share a list of our favorite books, movies, and TV that we’ve read or watched over the past year. All of the books included in this post are available at the library, so please click […]
Experience all the feels this winter! From December 19, 2022 to February 12, 2023,Franklin Twp. Public Library is participating in “All the Feels,” a winter reading challengesponsored by Beanstack. The Adult Reading Challenge is open to active cardholders ages18 and up. Fifteen lucky readers will win one of three different […]