5 Fantastic Romantic Comedies To Read

Banish the winter blahs by reading a romantic comedy! They’re fast-paced and you’re guaranteed a happy ending.

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5 Books Scarier Than Their Movies

Looking for a chilling read? Want to be kept up at night? Explore these five books that are far scarier than their movies!

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5 Not Too Spooky Picture Books for Halloween

5 not too spooky children’s picture books, just in time for Halloween! Unlike candy, these easy readers won’t keep them up all night!

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7 Challenged or Banned Books That May Surprise You

You may think that banning books is a thing of the past, but in fact, every year a great number of books are challenged or banned in the United States.

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World Building With Shelf Indulgence

Learn about the different types of world building in books during this episode of Shelf Indulgence: new worlds, reality, and a hybrid that blends both of those together.

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10 Updated Classics With BIPOC Authors

Explore our revamped and modernized list of classics that includes works by BIPOC authors. We’re giving a broader view of what a classic is.

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3 Asian-Inspired Fantasy Books To Read Now

Authors are writing great Asian-inspired fantasy books. The myths, folklore, and fairytales of countries like India, China, and Japan are inspiring them. And I couldn’t be more excited! I love that the diversity of the genre is growing. So, on to my recommendations!

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5 Great Books For Read-A-Romance Month

During the summer months, light and fluffy beach reads seem to gain popularity but, this month is perfect for fans of all things love and romance. Here is a list of 5 great books that will definitely put you in a romantic mood.

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4 Great Books About Jewelry Making

4 great books about jewelry making. Jewelry making is fun, it can be relaxing, and it’s a great way to accessorize.

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8 Offbeat Ohio History Books

Do you love learning little-known, quirky or colorful bits of Ohio history? If so, then you need to check out Hoopla, one of the library’s free services for ebooks (and audiobooks, music, movies, TV and comics). Each of these Ohio history books can be borrowed on-demand from Hoopla. Let’s dive in!

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