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 […]
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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 […]
This week’s staff pick is The Booksellers, a critically-acclaimed 2019 documentary that is available to stream on Kanopy! (Unfamiliar with Kanopy? Click here to find out how to get started.) The film is a look at the surprisingly fascinating world of antique bookselling, and the eccentric collectors at its center. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]