Been listening to Adele's new single on repeat? Mentally preparing yourself for T.Swift's album drop? Say goodbye to Hot Girl Summer and embrace the vibes of Sad Girl Autumn with some of these titles and, in the immortal words of Ronald Bilius Weasley, "You're gonna suffer, but you're gonna be happy about it."
Bolla by Pajtim Statovci
From the author of National Book Award finalist Crossing comes an unlikely love story in Kosovo with unpredictable consequences that reverberate throughout a young man's life--a dazzling tale full of fury, tenderness, longing, and lust.
The…
Cold outside? Fire up that oven and cook some warm and hearty meals to make your tummy feel all cozy inside!
Get crocked slow cooker soup & stews by Jenn Bare
More than 200 pages of everything from bisques to broths, chowders to consommé, and everything in between.
Fun fall foods
All your favorite flavors of fall in over 210 easy-to-make, fun-to-eat recipes.
Fall baking: southern harvest favorites by Brooke Bell
Fall flavors and ingredients are showcased in a fantastic collection of sweet and savory baking recipes.
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They say, "never judge a book by its cover", but here at the library we not only celebrate cover love but also encourage it! Picking a book based on the cover is completely valid. Someone (or many people) worked really hard to make that cover gorgeous. Looking at the cover first, synopsis second is also one of the easiest ways to get a reluctant reader to pick up a new book. So come on, pick up a book based on its gorgeous cover. The insides just might match.
"Nightlights" by Lorena Alvarez
A beautiful, mysterious graphic novel…
If you've ever felt overwhelmed walking into a library or bookstore, you're not alone! According to Forbes, hundreds of thousands of books are published annually... while the average adult American reads only 12 books a year. Here are some titles you may have missed over the years that we think are worth a look!
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
Originally published in Swedish in 2009, this laugh-out-loud account of a centenarian's 'escape' from his nursing home and his ensuing antics is reminiscent of Forrest Gump. Can't get…
The books we read can help us connect to the world. Check out these titles that take place all around the globe.
A Burning by Megha Majumdar
After a fiery attack on a train in India leaves 104 people dead, the fates of three people become inextricably entangled.
His Only Wife by Peace A. Medie
This moving debut novel follows a brave young woman in Ghana traversing the minefield of modern life with its taboos and injustices.
The Mountains Sing by Phan Qué̂ Mai Nguyẽ̂n
A must-read multigenerational tale of the…
While all of our book clubs welcome any attendees, the Brown Bag Talking Book Discussion is designed for patrons with visual challenges. These readers utilize either the large print book format or a recorded version provided through the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Impaired (NLS), a part of the Library of Congress. These are books the group has read and appreciated over the last few years. If you’re interested in joining our Book Discussion group check our event calendar for our next meeting or visit our Braille and Talking Book page for more…
Looking for quick & easy recipes to make dinnertime less stressful? These cookbooks are full of ideas to make meal prep less demanding so you can spend more time doing what you really want to do!
Liv B's easy everyday: 100 sheet pan, one-pot and 5-ingredient vegan recipes by Olivia Biermann
Everything in this book is cooked with either five ingredients or in one pot or on a sheet pan. You'll use less kitchen equipment and less effort, giving you more space to exhale in your already busy day.
Fix-it and forget-it. Best…