Want your next read to feature mental health as a topic? Check out one of these staff-recommended titles! This list has titles for adults, teens, and kids.
Kids
How to Train Your Pet Brain by Nelly Buchet
With heart and humor, How to Train Your Pet Brain welcomes kids to explore how their bodies and minds work together to process emotions. Lighthearted illustrations paired with grounded language help kids understand why their brain does what it does, that big feelings are OK, and a strategy to help feel calm.
My Monster and Me by Nadiya…
Want to read a new twist on a classic fairytale or myth? Check out one of these staff recommendations!
Adults
Darling Girl by Liz Michalski
In this beautiful, grounded, and darkly magical modern-day reimagining of J. M. Barrie's classic, to save her daughter's life one woman must take on the infamous Peter Pan--who is not the innocent adventurer the fairy tales make him out to be . . .
Fables vol. 1: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham
When a savage creature known only as the Adversary conquered the fabled lands of legends…
Interested in reading sci-fi but not sure where to begin? You don't have to be a rocket scientist or an interdimensional traveler to enjoy this genre of stories. To help you on your mission, here are some books that'll get you started as you journey into the technological future, battle intergalactic monsters, and complete life or death missions on distant planets. Step through the reading portal for your next adventure.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
What’s scarier than waking up and not knowing who you are? How about waking up in a space shuttle out in…
Whether you’re participating in our Summer Reading or looking for a new book, check out these new releases on Hoopla without venturing out into the heat. You’ll find new books for adults, teens, and kids.
eBooks for Kids
Chickadee: Criminal Mastermind by Elina Ellis
Not all super-villains are scary and tough, some can be as simple as the bird perched outside your window. Better keep a close eye on that Chickadee, because it just might have a plan…
My Life at the Bottom by Linda Bondestam
This whimsical story about life is told…
Do you like steamy romances? Or books so spicy you’ve gotta put them in the freezer?? Then get the fan out because these titles are HOT 🌶️
A Lady's Formula for Love by Elizabeth Everett
What is a Victorian lady's formula for love? Mix one brilliant noblewoman and her enigmatic protection officer. Add in a measure of danger and attraction. Heat over the warmth of humor and friendship, and the result is more than simple chemistry--it's elemental.
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake
A clever and steamy queer romantic comedy…
While quizzes can feel like homework, the early reader books in this list prove that learning to read isn’t just about recognizing words. These books do more than help with recognizing words, they also provide quizzes for reading comprehension. Each quiz is specifically made for the story and gives readers a chance to think about what they have read. Teach your child that reading can be fun and not just a chore by checking out one of the books below.
Sheep on the Run by Alice Hemming
There’s a lot to remember when taking care of sheep,…
Little libraries, big libraries, murder, suspense, these books are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until you reach the last page. Cozy library mysteries are riveting and fun to read.
Bound for Murder: A Blue Ridge Library Mystery by Victoria Gilbert
Nothing puts a damper on a campaign like an actual skeleton in a candidate's closet. Library Director Amy Webber works to solve the case.
Death in the Stacks by Jenn McKinlay
On the night of a library fund-raiser, Lindsey finds Paula crouched over Olive’s dead body. Paula may have…
Poetry has the power to open up our emotions and is a beautiful outlet to express ourselves. It can lighten us, renew us, and encourage us. The following list is filled with books to inspire you.
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
In this uplifting coming-of-age novel told in accessible verse, Atta chronicles the growth and glory of Michael Angeli, a mixed-race kid from London, as he navigates his cultural identity as Cypriot and Jamaican as well as his emerging sexuality.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
In vivid poems that reflect the joy…
Encourage your child to be part of the story!
You’ve heard of books without pictures, but what about picture books without words? These unique tales require something special from their readers to tell their stories: a big imagination! When reading the books on this list, let your child be a storyteller by asking them what they see, what is happening or what might happen. These books provide the pictures, you and your child bring the story to life!
Since these special books rely on a reader, we can only tell you a few things about their stories like who is…
Grab your blanket and possibly some chocolates, and snuggle up with one of these romantic Valentine's books. You may need a box of Kleenex too!
In Cold Chamomile: A Tea and a Read Mystery by Joy Avon
Tea party organizer Callie Aspen learns that Cupid's arrows can be deadly when a Valentine's Day soiree ends in murder.
The Kissing Game by Marie Harte
Rena Jackson is a diehard romantic, and she's had her eye on Axel Heller for a while. He's got the tall-brooding-and-handsome thing down pat, but he guards…