Bringing in the new year gives readers the wonderful opportunity to reflect on their favorite books from the previous year. 2023 was filled with stellar middle grade releases, from renowned to debut authors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We’re excited to share some highly...
With so many books being adapted into movies and shows, let’s take a look at their reviews and scores and have a “Battle of Adaptations” The Giver by Lois Lowry Summary: “At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled...
As the new year rolls in, so do the new books. Take a sneak peek at a handful of titles heading to Teen Central in January and start the year with a resolution to read more books! The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee by Ellen Oh Trapped in...
Written by Ellie A., Adult Services Library Assistant This holiday season, there are even more ways to relax and indulge in a cozy Hallmark romance. The heartwarming stories you loved are now available as books! With the same Hallmark attention to storytelling, the selections below will...
Looking for a great middle school book about resiliency, friendship and a real look at disability from the main character’s point of view? Then you should check out Roll With It by Jamie Sumner. Ellie, our female protagonist, loves to bake and wants to be a...
While there are many famous holidays at this time of year, you may not be aware of Walt Disney Day. Walt Disney Day is celebrated each year on the first Monday in December in remembrance of Disney’s founder, Walter Elias Disney, who was born on...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor The 2023 Booker Prize has been awarded to Paul Lynch for his novel Prophet Song! Long considered the most prestigious literary award in the United Kingdom, the Booker Prize (formerly known as the Man Booker Prize) is awarded annually...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor The winners of the 10th Annual Kirkus Prize are here! The Kirkus Prize is presented by Kirkus Reviews, the venerable book review magazine, and awards $50,000 to a work in each of its three categories: fiction, nonfiction, and young...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor On October 21, the winners of the 2023 Hugo Award were announced at Chengdu Worldcon, the site of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention. The Hugo Award is administered by the World Science Fiction Society and awards works in...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor The winners of the 2023 National Book Awards have been announced! The National Book Awards are awarded each year by the National Book Foundation to one book from the five categories of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young...
