Genre: Science Writing Read-Alikes:Until the End of Time by Brian GreeneThe Accidental Universe by Alan LightmanThe Clock Mirage by Joseph Mazur “Time is a mystery that does not cease to puzzle us. Philosophers, artists and poets have long explored its meaning while scientists have found that its structure is different […]
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Genre: History Writing, Arts & Entertainment Read-Alikes: Brunelleschi’s Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture by Ross King Da Vinci’s Ghost: Genius, Obsession, and How Leonardo Created the World in His Own Image by Toby Lester The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt “Fascinating history reveals how […]
The winner for the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature has been announced! While not exactly a household name in the United States, Abdulrazak Gurnah, a Zanzibar-born British writer and university professor, has taken home the prestigious award this year. The Nobel Prize committee chose Gurnah “for his uncompromising and compassionate […]
In honor of our Beautiful Introduction to Telescopes event this past week, we have put together a reading list of books about space! Hosted by the Franklin Township Astronomy Club, this program explored some of the most incredible photographs ever taken of our solar system and deep space, while also […]
To celebrate the end of another successful Summer Reading program, the FTPL staff have put together a reading list of books we’ve enjoyed over the summer. Click on any of the covers below to place a hold on a book! [On The Rope by Alex Tresniowski] “This narrative nonfiction book […]
Genre: Autobiography and MemoirRead-Alikes: The Magical Language of Others by E. J. KohHow to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander CheeBetween the World and Me by Ta Nehisi-Coates “Poet and essayist Hong’s family history beautifully details how her life and art have been shaped by her Korean American identity. Among […]
Genre: Spy Fiction, Thriller/Suspense On the waiting list for Daniel Silva’s new book, The Cellist? 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 […]
To help you stave off the winter blues while you’re stuck inside this winter, the library has put together a reading list of fiction and nonfiction books that are funny, thought-provoking, inspiring, and uplifting. Click on any title to put it on hold on our online catalog! [bookshelf id=”10827″] Here […]
Strega Nona is a much-loved character in children’s literature. This original story by author/artist Tomie dePaola was chosen for a Caldecott Honor in 1976 and is considered one of the top 100 picture books of all time. If it feels like a folktale when read, it’s because the plot is […]
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! If […]