Books & Authors Archives - February 2017
Short Month, Short Reads
Enjoy a few short reads In what remains of the shortest month of the year. MoreRead-Alikes for Victoria on PBS Masterpiece
If you have been enjoying Victoria on PBS Masterpiece, check out these books that have a similar feel to the show. MoreContemporary African American Authors
February is Black History Month. Celebrate the ongoing achievements of black Americans by checking out some of these recent titles by African American authors. MoreFalling in Love with a Fictional Character
Falling in love with a special someone is always an exciting and somewhat crazy experience. But who ever said that you can only fall in love with a real person? In honor of Valentine's Day I want to invite you to think about the fictional characters who have a special place in your heart. While you're thinking of them and writing your name and theirs on your spiral notebook, check out these titles with characters that readers have fallen for time and time again. MorePets: Our Special Friends
There are many benefits of owning a pet, whether that pet walks on four legs or swims in a bowl. The Library has many books that will help you care for your special friend. MoreLocked Room Mysteries
Can you solve an impossible crime? MoreThe Best Books You Read in 2016
In January, we asked Springfield-Greene County Library Facebook followers: "What's the best book, new or old, that you read in 2016?" Here are some of the answers.More
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