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August Online Book Club: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

Join us for the August edition of our Online Book Club in which we discuss The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.

Podcast: 6 books we’re reading now

Join us for the Booklovers Podcast video edition as we talk about 6 fantastic books that we’re reading and enjoying now.

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.

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.

5 Books To Read During Black History Month

Officially celebrated in the United States since 1976, Black History Month is the perfect time to discover the contributions of African Americans, honor their stories and explore their experiences. Check out the #OwnVoices titles below available in a variety of formats including physical, eBook, and audiobook.

Book Club Hub: The Ungrateful Refugee

Is your book club looking for a new book to discuss? Try Dina Nayeri’s The Ungrateful Refugee. You can download or stream it with no holds or waitlists using the Hoopla app. Or visit one of our branches to check out a physical copy.

Podcast: We share our current great reads

During this episode of the Booklovers Podcast, I chat with Jordan. We talk about what we’ve recently read, what we’re currently reading, and even an upcoming book that I’m crazy-excited about. Realistic fiction, mysteries, foodie fiction, and young adult fairytale retellings – we cover all sorts of great reads. Plus, we share that we’d both like to be mermaids.

Let us know what you’re reading and enjoying! Leave us a comment or reach out on Twitter. We’re @ClermontLibrary.

Podcast: Spotlight on Ohio Author Mindy McGinnis

During this episode of the Booklovers Podcast, I chat with Kristine from our New Richmond Branch about Ohio author Mindy McGinnis. Ms. McGinnis is the Edgar Award-winning author. She’s a teen librarian, as well as the host of the Writer Writer Pants on Fire podcast for aspiring authors.

5 Fantastic Books Written by Ohio Authors

Booklovers Podcast: Top Picks for Romantic Books