BPL Blog
Posted by BHanley on Tue, Feb 02
Tea & Book Chat: Virtual Book Discussion was held on Monday, February 1. There were 6 titles recommended by readers. Go to the catalog or visit eZone to find a copy of available titles.
All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A True (As Told to Me) Story by Bess Kalb (audiobook recommended)
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
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Posted by SEgan on Fri, Jan 29
When you are short on time but still want to read a compelling narrative, short stories may be for you! From musings on life and death to comical tales of love and finding yourself, these short story collections are sure to captivate your attention, if only for a little while.
Looking for more book recommendations? Check out the rest of our Staff Curated Book Lists.
A House is a Body by Shruti Swamy
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In two-time O. Henry-prize winner Swamy's debut...
Posted by SEgan on Fri, Jan 22
Below you will find titles that explore race in America from different perspectives. From graphic novels to ethnographic studies to books that encourage conversation and discussion around issues of race and identity, these recently published books are sure to be of interest to people looking to expand their world view and develop a better understanding of the racial tensions in our country.
Looking for more book recommendations? Check out the rest of our Staff Curated Book Lists.
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Posted by SEgan on Fri, Jan 15
Fantasy books have the power to transport you to a world far away - where magic is real, monsters have stories to tell, and romance that will whisk you off your feet. With powerful and detailed world building, breathtaking magical beings, and enchanting new lands, these recently published fantasy books are certain to delight and amaze.
Looking for more book recommendations? Check out the rest of our Staff Curated Book Lists.
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
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Posted by SEgan on Fri, Jan 08
If you have shied away from biographies, autobiographies and memoirs for fear of them being too dry, we sympathize. It is a genre that is tough to measure up to thrills of reading a chilling thriller or mystery or even a historical fiction (or science fiction/ fantasy) that can carry you away to a different world. But biographies, autobiographies and memoirs can bring history to life and tell a story that is both compelling and dynamic.
Interested in checking out other biographies,...
Posted by SEgan on Tue, Jan 05
Tea & Book Chat: Virtual Book Discussion was held on Monday, January 4. There were 10 titles recommended by readers. Go to the catalog or visit eZone to find a copy of available titles.
Circe by Madeline Miller
Red Pill by Hari Kunsru
Jack by Marilyn Robinson
The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott
The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli
Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall
Verity by Colleen Hoover
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Posted by SEgan on Tue, Dec 29
If you like a mystery/thriller with a blend of romance, then the genre, romantic suspense may be for you. Some romantic suspense stories maybe heavier on the suspense whereas others maybe heavier on the romance, but they all deliver a fast paced story complete with looming danger and full of tension.
Interested in checking out some other romantic suspense stories? Check out our Staff Curated Book Lists.
Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner
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Posted by SEgan on Fri, Dec 18
It should come as no surprise that the staff of Barrington Public Library are book lovers and reading fiends! We are always talking about books and recommending new reads to each other, so this year we thought it would be fun to share our top picks of 2020 with you. Below you will find a list of our staff's favorite books that they read in 2020 as well as links to the catalog and/or eZone so you can check them out yourself.
If you want some more reading recommendations, check out our Staff...
Posted by BHanley on Thu, Dec 10
Tea & Book Chat: Virtual Book Discussion was held on Monday, December 7. There were 8 titles recommended by readers. Go to the catalog or visit eZone to find a copy of available titles.
The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
Malorie by Josh Malerman
Strange Hotel by Eimear McBride
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Posted by SEgan on Fri, Dec 04
If you are in the mood for an immersive book you can dive into, multigenerational family sagas are a great option. These stories allow you to get to know a character and their descendants over several decades and across the world, with a focus on how time changes us and shapes our experiences. The people we want to become aren’t necessarily the people we are, and generational books do an excellent job helping us understand that gap and seeing where we come from.
Interested in checking out some...
