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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4 Books to Get You Excited for Fall

If you are over the summer heat and want to experience the coziest season of the year early, check out these excited for fall titles!

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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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April Online Book Club: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Love the idea of a book club, but you don’t have time to attend meetings? No problem!

We won’t have meetings, but anyone who reads or listens to that month’s title, either with physical copies or digital copies, can participate in our online discussion boards on Facebook and our blog posts.

If you’re busy, but love to read, this could be the perfect Book Club for you! Join us and keep the conversation going!

The April Online Book Club title is Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke.

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Black History Month: Books for Kids, Tweens and Teens

Check out this list of just a few titles for babies, kids, and teens, featuring stories by black authors and stories about black characters. Call or visit your local branch and ask a librarian to build a list of other books for you to enjoy during Black History Month and all year long.

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