Category: Book Lists

12 Short Story Collections

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If you enjoy reading fiction but are in the mood for bite size vignettes rather than an ongoing epic, consider checking out one of these short story collections!

Short story collections are books that contain multiple stories. Sometimes the stories are interconnected, and sometimes they are are all separate pieces. Whether you flip through and only read the stories that stand out to you, or you read it cover to cover, short story collections are a great option. Here are some suggestions:

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Middle Grade Books About Quirky Family Shenanigans

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Is there a fictional family that’s near to your heart? Does your child enjoy books featuring families and their hijinks? This list is for you!

This list contains middle grade books about what we call “quirky family shenanigans.” Some of these books are mystery, while others are realistic fiction or contain some fantastical element, and some are brand new releases while others are classics. All of these contain a family dynamic, and often, they are named after said family and take place in a familial abode.

We hope you enjoy!

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Non-Fiction Books By & About Asian and Pacific Americans

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Every May, the U.S. observes Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. This month celebrates the history and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and those living in the U.S. with heritage from the Asian continent and Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

This blog post highlights some of the non-fiction books in our collection either by or about Asian and Pacific Americans and includes books for a range of readers and interests.

Read more about Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month at asianpacificheritage.gov

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Even MORE Books with “Library” in the Title

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Last September for Library Card Sign-Up Month, we shared a list of Books with “Library” in the Title. In honor of National Library Week April 24-28 (or what we are celebrating as “National Library Month”), here’s a list of even MORE books with “library” in the title for all ages!

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14 Poetry Collections and Poet Biographies for April’s National Poetry Month

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Roses are red,
violets are blue,
when poetry is read
language blossoms anew!

April is National Poetry Month, and we’ve compiled a list of poet biographies and poetry collections for your convenience. This is only a small sampling of our poet biographies and poetry collections though, and includes works from our youth and adult sections. Use this as a starting place, or contact us for more books about poets and poetry and we’ll be happy to provide books for all your interests.

Also, check out poets.org’s list of 30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month on their website.

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9 Non-fiction Books About Noteworthy Women

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In March, we observe Women’s History Month. Here is a list of just a few of the many non-fiction books in our collection featuring noteworthy women from various time periods and countries. This can serve as a starting place for continued learning about important women.

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Non-Fiction Books About Historical Black Figures

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February is Black History Month, so we have put together a list of just a few of our non-fiction books about historical Black figures for you to read all year round. Books featured on this list are from our juvenile and adult non-fiction collections.

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Books by Native American Authors for All Ages

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November is Native American Heritage Month, so we have put together a list of books by Native American authors for you to read all year round. The books here range from picture books to adult and non-fiction to fiction!

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Witchy Adult Romance Books

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No need to say “Abra kadabra”! We have exactly the witchy adult romance books you’re looking for right here. Fly into the library to borrow a copy or use your magic to request it from home.

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Books with “Library” in the Title

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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, so it’s only fitting that for this week’s book list, we share books in our collection with “library” in the title.

If you don’t have a library card, signing up for one is free! To sign up, you need to be an Ohio resident and have a photo ID with a current address on it. If your photo ID does not have a current address on it, also bring in a piece of mail you have received at your current address.

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