Tag: Book Recommendations
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Manga, Anime & Graphic Novel Resources for Everyone!
Are you a fan of manga, anime, or graphic novels? Are your kids or students fans? Maybe you attended the “MoComCon Meets Manga!” panel at Germantown Library last year and want more resources like the ones we mentioned. To find new manga, anime, or comics, learn terminology, or just geek out, click on the resources…
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Librarian’s Choice: Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen
Shortly before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, I discovered one of those books you want to share from the rooftops. It captured me, engaged me, and made me really think about how we engage with other people. I was ready to review it – when you find those books you can’t put down, of…
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Books to Commemorate and Understand Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas in 1865, and more generally, the emancipation of African Americans throughout the United States. These books available at our libraries and on our e-book and audiobook apps, Libby and Hoopla, explore the origins and…
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What If? Three Books About Big Decisions.
By Lisa Navidi, Davis Library Three women make life changing decisions. Was it worth it? The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Addie LaRue, born in a village in France, was 23 years old in 1714 and was determined to live a free life. But her parents were more determined to marry her to…
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Between Dreams and Reality
The Heavens by Sandra Newman Reviewed by Elizabeth L., Public Services In the year 2000, life in Manhattan feels like a utopia: the UN is eradicating global poverty, carbon emissions are falling worldwide, and with President Chen in office, the United States is at peace. Sedate Ben is busy with his job and PhD studies,…
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Leonard and Hungry Paul, and More Books About People Finding Their Way
Review by Mark Santoro, Aspen Hill LibraryLeonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan Hession is a gentle story about two thirty-something, single men who are somewhat lost and late in finding their way in the world. It’s a debut novel for Hession, a popular Irish musician. In an era of discord and increasing public bitterness, the story is a welcome dose of tenderness and hope as it studies the ordinary lives…
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6 Great Kids Books for World Autism Month
April is World Autism Month, where stories are shared and communities get together to educate and ultimately increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with autism. World Autism Month kicks off TODAY, April 2nd, with World Autism Awareness day. To celebrate this month, MCPL would like to highlight some of our favorite juvenile reads about Autism and by authors with Autism: Benji, the Bad Day,…
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Books About Gratitude for a Thankful Thanksgiving
The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin, Stan & Jan Berenstain The Berenstain Bears’ Thanksgiving, Stan & Jan Berenstain Franklin’s Thanksgiving, Paulette Bourgois Clifford’s Thanksgiving Visit, Norman Bridwell I am Thankful, Suzy Capozzi Look and Be Grateful, Tomie DePaola Llama Llama Gives Thanks, Anna Dewdney I’m Feeling Thankful, Natalie Shaw Gobble, Gobble, Jo Ryan Gracias,…