Romance provides readers with entertainment, sexual empowerment, emotional fulfillment, lots of fun, and an emotionally satisfying happily ever after (or at least a happily for now). And in this day and age, who doesn't want that?
We love these and think you will find something here to love, as well!
Library staff share their favorite horror titles.
Staff recommend their favorite classic horror novels.
Young adult (YA) literature, broadly defined as books intended for those ages 12 to 18, wasn’t officially recognized as a category until the 1960s. Even though these books are based on the lives of teens, readers of all ages enjoy them. Here are some of the most influential YA titles throughout the years.
From movies to TV series, we've got something to cast the right viewing spell.
These influential directors have broken barriers in film and have established themselves as "directors to watch." Compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.
Enjoy this wide variety of critically acclaimed international feature films from around the world. Compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.
Enjoy this wide array of critically acclaimed documentaries from around the world. Compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.
Enjoy a wide variety of our favorite fantasy picks, all recommended by our wonderful staff.
Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and life experiences of Native and Indigenous people in these adult fiction books.
From slashers to haunted houses, these books are perfect for any spooky occasion.
Staff recommend their favorite classic horror novels.
Library staff share their favorite audiobook titles.
Although it is impossible to fully encompass the breadth of women's experiences, these are some of our recent favorites.
For lovers of the cottage-core lifestyle and aesthetic, these titles explore the joys of simple living and the magic that can be found when we take a step back from the rush of city life.
These stories highlight the experiences and perspectives of Asian American and Pacific Islander authors.
Staff share their favorite titles for book clubs to discuss.
Our staff suggest these nonfiction titles in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage.
Islam is the second-largest world religion. These books explore the religion, the current struggles the Muslim community is facing, and its influence in people's lives in their own voices as written in memoirs.
From action to romance, explore a wide range of stories of the Muslim experience in films made by or starring Muslim actors and creators.
These films feature Muslim stories that move beyond stereotypes and show the complexity and diversity of the Muslim community.
From fantasy to literary fiction to romance, explore a wide range of stories of the Muslim experience.
This is by no means a comprehensive list. And that, dear reader, is a very big deal. In scarcely a decade, we have gone from almost no fiction by openly autistic authors being published to having an embarrassment of riches. I could easily have found three times as many titles in the library’s collection without changing the rules I set for the list.
Think of this list, then, as something of a sample platter. I have tried to represent a variety of genres. I have tried to show some of the extraordinary diversity of autism, and the ways in which autistic and LGBTQ identities so often overlap. Some of the books here feature autistic characters and the issues specific to them, some have characters who “read” as autistic even if the term is never used, and some do none of that. The only criteria are that these are works of fiction intended for adults, written by authors who have publicly identified themselves as being autistic.
Read what appeals to you, and then use that as a starting point for seeing what else is out there.
Dark academia fiction typically addresses a variety of social issues, characters who have an academic or obsessive pursuit of knowledge, and a cast of morally ambiguous characters, commonly seen through an Eurocentric lens. If you are looking for books that go beyond the cookie-cutter plot of Donna Tart's The Secret History, give these titles a try.
"Marry him or murder him or do whatever you like." Arthur Conan Doyle’s glib reply to a theatrical director who wanted to bring Sherlock Holmes to the London stage highlights an essential truth: right from the get-go, other people cared about the character David Grann calls a “Victorian superhero” far more than his creator did. “Sherlockians” started writing stories featuring Holmes while Conan Doyle was still alive–homages or pastiches or fan fiction or what have you. These are some of the best.
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, these memoirs highlight the experiences of immigrants from all over the world.
Here are some mystery and true crime suggestions.
The state of Illinois has designated April as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month to recognize the many ways Sikh Americans have influenced American history, achievement, culture, and innovation.
Check out these books about food, cooking, and restaurants.
I grew up on Tony Hillerman's classic mysteries featuring Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police. But it's only in the last few years that the authors of books featuring indigenous sleuths started to resemble their characters. I know this is a somewhat limited selection--seven from the United States, one from New Zealand--but there will surely be more. I look forward to updating this list.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Celebrate the month by reading an assortment of books from Latin American authors.