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What to Read


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Librarians and staff curate lists of books, audiobooks, movies, music, and other helpful resources to help you discover new and interesting titles. With recommended reading lists being published every week, you can always find something good to read on Shelf Analysis. Discover a new genre. Find hidden gems in the collection that you haven’t read yet. There’s always something new to discover at the library.

Freading: Series for Kids & Teens Freading offers a wide selection of book series for kids and teens. From early readers to young adult favorites, these series make it easy for young readers to discover new worlds, follow beloved characters, and build a lifelong love of reading. Curated by Katie Rivers.

Freading Series

Nordic Noir Step into the shadowy landscapes of the north, where long winters breed darker tales. Dive deep into the world of Nordic Noir — the crime fiction genre that pairs bleak, atmospheric settings with complex characters and haunting mysteries. Curated by Jessica Schiefelbein.

Nordic Noir

Friendship Stories From laughs on the playground to unlikely animal pals, these friendship stories for kids celebrate the magic of having a best buddy. These books are great for bedtime or classroom reading. Curated by Bonita Bignar.

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Elevated Horror: Books & Movies Elevated Horror, also known as Art House Horror, is described as “psychological films that prioritize complex, dramatic themes like trauma, grief, or social issues over conventional scares like jump scares or gore.” Below are lists of both movies and books that fit this description. Curated by Tabor Millien.

horror

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Discover new books and authors based on what you like to read. Includes summaries and series order for titles. Special features include author read-alikes and book discussion guides.

Geared toward students in grades K-8. Discover new books and authors based on what you like to read. Includes summaries and series order for titles. Special features include author read-alikes and book discussion guides.