There are summer reading buzzworthy titles galore on BookTok and Instagram for both adult and teen readers! Wondering which books have others buzzing? Below are titles we've been hearing about often, and more titles can be found here. For more personalized reading suggestions, fill out the Choose My Next Book form, and we'll create a…
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Winter Reading: Staff Picks
Although Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, there are only twelve more days of the Adult and Teen Winter Reading Program! Not sure what to read to round out your list? Here are titles that have our staff excited.
Teen Winter Reading: Swoonworthy Reads
Winter Reading is in its final weeks for adults and teens! Try one of these titles just in time for Valentine's Day to give you all the swoony feels.
Teen Winter Reading: Trending on #BookTok
Winter Reading is in full swing for adults and teens! Anything you read, including books, graphic novels, or even audiobooks can be logged from January 1 - February 28 via Beanstack. Visit mppl.org/winterreading to sign up or to log your books today. What books have everyone talking on #BookTok? Click on our curated list to…
Winter Reading Suggestions: Winter Thrillers
Winter Reading is in full swing for adults and teens! Anything you read, including books, graphic novels, or even audiobooks can be logged from January 1 - February 28 via Beanstack. Looking for a snowy, cold setting perfect for thrills and chills? We've put together some of our favorite winter thrillers. You'll earn a prize ticket for Winter Reading in no time!
Top Books Read During Adult Summer Reading!
With Summer Reading at a close, we took a look at what readers have been enjoying the most! Grand prize winners will be notified soon, but we can all be proud of reading a total of 2,755 books for adult Summer Reading. The assortment of top books read below make up just a slice of…
Summer Reading Category Spotlight: Art Books
In a summer celebration of the many ways in which Reading Colors Our World, we cannot overlook the rich experiences offered by books dedicated to art. Whether illuminating technique, striking pictorials, historical context, tools for interpretation, or a fascinating palette of all, these volumes open our eyes to worlds both observed and imagined. Train your…
Summer Reading Category Spotlight: Kindness & Community Fiction
Studies have shown that when we witness kindness, we are inspired to be kind to others. Also, reading fiction encourages empathy and increases understanding. Experience for yourself a hopeful combination of these two truths by enjoying stories like these favorites about people and/or communities helping others.
Summer Reading Category Spotlight: Science Books
Astronomer and scientist Carl Sagan said, “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” Read one of these science books for your Summer Reading journey, and learn something incredible! If your curiosity demands more, an expanded list of did-you-know titles is only a click away.
Summer Reading Category Spotlight: Positive Change Makers
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?
