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 […]
Series Spotlight: League of Extraordinary Women
Happy Women’s History Month, dear readers! We obviously need to devote at least one of our spotlights this month to Evie Dunmore’s delightful League of Extraordinary Women series because–well, just because! Each of these charming historical fiction titles explore the challenges faced by various suffragists living in Victorian England, and, as you can maybe tell […]
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 […]
Changes to Libby/Overdrive
CDPL has joined the Indiana Digital Library on Libby/Overdrive! What does this mean? If you used Libby/Overdrive prior to now, you may have noticed that we used to belong to the Indiana Digital Download Center consortium–that essentially meant we pooled our resources with a larger group of libraries to bring you as many reading options […]
What’s Hot – Red, White & Royal Blue
I’ve been looking for an excuse to talk about this book, so when it made Goodread’s top 50 most read books this month (probably because a new edition was announced) I jumped on the opportunity to include it in What’s Hot. This book is a personal favorite of mine. It’s a really cute romance with […]
Series Spotlight: The Parable Duology
If this is your first introduction to the legendary sci-fi author Olivia Butler… well goodness, you’re in for a treat! Butler was a visionary sci-fi author whose reputation has enjoyed a recent uptick as modern audiences discover her powerful and often prophetic writing about the future of American society. The Earthseed duology is but one […]
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 […]
Series Spotlight: Hell’s Library
Look, we won’t lie…. we’re always a bit biased toward books that center stories about libraries, books, and librarians. Isn’t everyone, though? ? We wanted to highlight a series today that seems to be flying under the radar, but looks absolutely fascinating and worthy of a reading fanbase! Keep reading to learn more about the […]
What’s Hot – The Betrayal of Anne Frank
Millions of people have read The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. This Heartbreaking unintentional memoir is one of the most read books in the world, and it often leaves readers with a question, who betrayed the Frank family? They survived undetected for over two years before being discovered by the Nazis, so […]
Book to Screen: No Exit
Cold and dreary February days make me want to curl up with a good story, whether it be a book or show, so this upcoming book-to-screen adaptation might be a perfect way to spend my time this weekend. Taylor Adams’ 2017 thriller No Exit has just been adapted to film for Hulu–learn more about the book […]
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