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 […]
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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 […]
Genre:Historical Fiction, Literary FictionRead-Alikes:The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers by Margaret GeorgeMistress of the Art of Death by Ariana FranklinThe Butcher’s Daughter by Victoria Glendinning “As Henry VIII’s go-to man for his dirty work, Thomas Cromwell (1485–1540) isn’t a likely candidate for a sympathetic […]
Looking for something new to read? Try YA literature! Our Teen Librarian, Karen, has created these lists of all of her favorite reads for teens and for teens at heart! Click here for the complete list of YA recommendations! Realistic Fiction for All Teens Realistic Fiction for High Schoolers Great Nonfiction […]
Genre: General/Domestic Fiction, Multiple PerspectivesRead-Alikes: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgCommonwealth by Ann PatchettGood Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler “You could call Peter Stanhope naive. Or you could call him optimistic. After all, as he tries to escape his traumatic childhood punctuated by his mom’s mental illness and a violent […]
Summer Reading 2021 has begun! To celebrate this year’s theme, Tails and Tales, we’ve put together a book display/reading list of all things aquatic. Click on any of the titles below to put them on hold! Click here to sign up for Summer Reading 2021! [bookshelf id=”11333″] “Take a deep […]
Each June, LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated throughout the world. “The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally (taken from www.loc.gov)” while also recognizing the everyday fight for equal rights in these communities around […]
On the waiting list for Laura Dave’s new book, The Last Thing He Told Me? 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 […]
For more than 70 years, Mental Health America has set aside the month of May as a time to raise awareness about mental health. Millions of Americans face the difficult reality of living with mental illness, and these conditions are frequently met with stigmas strong enough to prevent those afflicted […]
On the waiting list for Kazuo Ishiguro’s new book, Klara and the Sun? 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 […]