Judging by the Cover: Classically Beautiful Books
While strolling through the library’s shelves a few weeks ago I discovered a beautiful copy of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island (FIC Ste). It was bound in green cloth like a classic novel from the 1800s or early 1900s and covered with foil-stamped parrots. Even though the book itself was published in 2009, it felt […]
Studio Ghibli Vibes
Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the beautifully animated masterpieces created by director Hayao Miyazaki and Japan’s Studio Ghibli. Why not sample some books that conjure up similar warm feelings of magical slice-of-life days? Come browse ALL the picks on the 2nd floor before April 15th! Before the Coffee Gets Coldby Toshikazu Kawaguchi What […]
Escape the Mundane with a Family Saga
The habits and interactions within the family structure have always been a subject that can bring numerous emotions to the surface, especially when they are your own family. It seems that the daily lives of others are much more exciting and far less stressful. So, take a moment to escape the mundane with a book […]
1920s Glitz & Glamour
The 1920s were a unique decade. Known for dazzling parties, it was also marked by dramatic social change and ushered in an era of literary excellence. So, It’s no surprise that this decade inspires writers even to this day to set fabulous tales in the roaring 20s. Non-Fiction Flappers: Six Women of a Dangerous Generation […]
2022 Year-Long Display Reading Challenge
For our most passionate readers and regular library visitors, this year we are introducing a year-long reading challenge based on our displays! Each month our librarians lovingly curate custom book displays based on different unique themes. We hope these displays help our visitors discover books that they wouldn’t have found otherwise and introduce them to […]
Books for Fans of Ted Lasso
Have you been graced yet with the knowledge of the most cheerful and lovely show on television right now–Apple TV’s Ted Lasso? If not, let us introduce you to possibly the most comforting piece of media ever! Ted Lasso explores the story of the titular Ted Lasso who moves to London to coach a soccer/football […]
Whodunit? Murder Mysteries
There’s just something about the incoming chilly, dark days that makes us want to curl up with an intriguing murder mystery…. right? All the better if it’s a murder mystery in the style of classic Agatha Christie stories or if it conjures up Clue vibes! We’ve been on the hunt for those perfect Whodunits that […]
Atmospheric & Autumnal
Need to conjure up falling leaves and a chilly breeze? These books are for you! Find the full selection on display all month long on floor 2. Previous Next The October Country by Ray Bradbury The October Country is Ray Bradbury’s own netherworld of the soul, inhabited by the horrors and demons that lurk within […]
Embracing the Dark (Academia) Side
The temperature is slowly dropping, the days are getting shorter, and the bright, brilliant colors of summer are fading away. It’s almost time for sweaters, boots, scarves and coats, a fire in the hearth, and a substantial cup of something hot in your hands. Many people dread the upcoming winter with its chill and darkness, […]
Adult Summer Reading – Books in Translation Challenge
Hello readers! If you are already participating in our Adult Summer Reading Program, and you decided to complete the Adult Bingo activities, one of the tasks is to read a non-European book in translation. In this column, you will find a few book suggestions to consider as well as ways to cross more than one […]
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