Born on this day in 1775, Jane Austen remains one of the world’s most widely-read novelists. To celebrate her continued relevance to the literary world, we have put together a reading list of fiction books inspired by her timeless novels and the beloved characters they contain. A modern-day Muslim Pride and […]
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Genre: Fiction, Book Club Picks, Relationships Read-Alikes: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas JonassonIona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare PooleyThe Summer Guests by Mart Alice Monroe “Eight people become unlikely friends during a hostage situation created by an inept bank robber . . […]
On September 16th, 1922, the bodies of two murder victims were found on the outskirts of an abandoned farm here in Franklin Township, New Jersey. The discovery of their identities and the ensuing court case scandal involving the alleged murderers sent shockwaves around the country. This story, fueled by the […]
Genre: Life Stories, Family and Relationships, Science Writing Read-Alikes: Golden Boy: a Murder Among the Manhattan Elite by John Glatt Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate Clifford LarsonEducated: A Memoir by Tara Westover Don and Mimi Galvin seemed to be living the American dream. After World War II, Don’s […]
Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories Read-Alikes:Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century by Kim FuThe Three-Body Problem by Cixin LiuSea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel “Hugo- and Nebula-winner Chiang’s standout second collection (after 2002’s Stories of Your Life and Others) explores the effects that technology and knowledge have […]
Genre: Humor Writing, Society & Culture, Philosophy Read-Alikes: How to Be Normal by Phil ChristmanThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k by Mark Manson Most people think of themselves as “good,” but it’s not always easy to determine what’s “good” or “bad”–especially in a world filled with complicated choices […]
Genre: Autobiography, Humor Writing, Life Stories Read-Alikes: Half Empty by David RakoffVacationland by John HodgemanBut Enough About You by Christopher Buckley “David Sedaris’ move to Paris from New York inspired these hilarious pieces, including the title essay, about his attempts to learn French from a sadistic teacher who declares that […]
Check out these brand new book club kits for summer 2022! 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. In September 1969, a fumbling, cranky old church deacon known as Sportcoat shuffles into […]
There is still plenty of time to register for Adult Summer Reading 2022! The program is open to all active cardholders ages 18 & up. Ten lucky readers will win a $25 gift card to Amazon.com and a library book tote! To enter, just count the number of minutes or pages […]
Genre: Literary FictionRead-Alikes: To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua FerrisRed Pill by Hari KunzruWeather by Jenny Offill “Lockwood’s debut novel comes packed with the humor, bawdiness, and lyrical insight that buoyed her memoir Priestdaddy. The unnamed narrator—made famous by a viral post that read, ‘Can a dog […]