The Positive Change-Makers in Nonfiction category for Summer Reading highlights those who have impacted communities and history for the greater good. A few of our favorites are featured below, and even more lives of inspiration may be discovered on our Lists & Suggestions page. Who will capture your fascination?
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The Rom-Com Renaissance in book publishing is still going strong, and readers who are in the mood for meet-cutes, fake relationships, hating-to-dating, and all the accompanying feels have more meant-to-be possibilities than ever before! If you recognize your soul mate in any of the popular authors below, be sure you join us for a live virtual…
Summer Reading Category Spotlight: Read a Book that Colors True Events
Looking for some interesting nonfiction reading for your summer reading category? Try a memoir or biography! Access a suggested list here, or read on for some of our favorites...
New Fiction in July 2021
Waves of new books have come in! Featured here is just a small selection. More titles may be found on the New Fiction in July list, or, if those don't rock your reading boat, we offer personalized suggestions via this form, or feel free to give us a call at 847/590-4070! Razorblade Tears by S.A.…
Trending Summer Reads for Adults
Summer Reading is ramping up and trending books have been spotted! Below are some of the titles trending so far. Anything read since June 1st counts towards Summer Reading, sign up or log into Beanstack to join this colorful reading journey. You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar Now…
Are Helene Wecker Books for You?
If you've enjoyed one or more of these titles, Helene Wecker's imaginative storytelling may be a great match for your reading moods. She blends folklore, adventure, historical fiction, romance, and fantasy with lush worldbuilding and contemporary style. Learn even more by listening firsthand to a virtual conversation Tuesday, June 22, at 7pm. It's the perfect…
Summer Reading Bonus Category Spotlight: Choose Book by Cover
Want to stretch your reading this summer? Adult Summer Reading offers bonus categories for this very goal, and one of the playful ways to start is to choose by book cover: Color your world by trying a Millennial Pink book. Following are a few of the eye-catching titles that have millennial pink covers. For more…
New Fiction in June 2021
Summer has arrived! New summer titles have arrived as well! As added bonus, all books you read in June count towards adult Summer Reading fun. Below is a sampling of new fiction titles that have been released this month, and for more new June fiction, click here. For personalized suggestions and more information on Summer…
New Fiction in May 2021
Spring has sprung and so have new books! Peruse this collection of recent additions and find more suggestions. Rain or shine, a new book will surely put a spring in your step. Step to it and start browsing or if these titles aren't your particular ray of sunshine, call Fiction/AV/Teen services at 847/590-4070 or fill…
New Fiction in April 2021
April showers bring...new books! Fresh books have come in this month, and below is just a sprinkling of titles that might get your reading sprouted this spring. We've also got a longer list of new titles to browse here. If the right spring book isn't here for you, feel free to contact the Fiction/AV/Teen desk…
