Parallel Lives
These stories illuminate the possibilities and choices that forge a life. Consider these juxtaposed lives by traversing the multiverse, jumping through time, or peering into the world of the person next door.
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Try Something New in 2021
The new year is the perfect time to try something new. Whether you’re looking for a fun new experience or to embark on a new hobby, you can find books and resources at the Library to make the endeavor a success. Check out this list of books and upcoming events to get 2021 off to a great start.
MoreMinimalism
Starting the new year with less clutter and a clear outlook.
MoreTo Each His Own: Parallel Narratives in Historical Fiction
Sometimes, two seemingly unrelated stories wind up tangled together, and historical fiction is no stranger to this idea! Check out these novels that take the idea of connected tales and take you on an adventure through history!
Festive Fiction
It’s the perfect time of year for some heartwarming holiday fiction. There’s something for every Christmas fan on this list -- nostalgic classics, modern romances and even ghost stories!
MoreBlack Money Matters
Stretch that dollar further with help from these personal finance experts.
MoreHuman Connections and the Stories Therein
The gravity of these stories, and the characters they contain, is irresistible.
MoreChill-ing: Stories of the Arctic and Antarctic
If the weather outside is frightful, curl up with these books that will remind you how much colder and scary it can be!
MoreAnti-Racism Resources
The Library is a great resource for finding materials about fighting racism, with enlightening items available for everyone: kids, teens, and adults. Explore some of these resources to learn and grow in your knowledge of and commitment to anti-racism.
MoreHome, Health, & Humor
Make the most of time spent at home. With self-care, home improvement, food, or laughter--end the year with some comfort. We've earned it.
MoreDelicious Fiction
Food plays a major role in these books, with settings in restaurants and bakeries, or with characters who have inherited or found special cookbooks and recipes. As we all look forward to the delicious treats of the holiday season, pick up a book that will get your mouth watering over secret family recipes, prize-winning bread starters, and forbidden sweets. Several of the books on this list even include recipes if you end up feeling some culinary inspiration. Also, don’t forget that the Library’s collection includes thousands of cookbooks to keep your oven full and your mixer busy!
MoreIndigenous Stories
Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October as a reclamation of Columbus Day. November is Native American Heritage Month. Discover stories by Indigenous authors with one of these titles.
MoreWhy Black Lives Matter
View a list of books and films which were recommended by a panel of artists, educators and historians during the Why Black Lives Matter webinar, which took place on Tuesday, October 20 and was facilitated by Jonathan Herbert, theater program head at Ozarks Technical Community College.
MorePrisons and Mass Incarceration in America
A primer on the complex history and function of the prison system in the United States of America, the largest prison system in the world.
MoreSustainable Yards
Now is the time of year the ecologically minded remind us that it is healthy for our yards to mulch your leaves and let them break down into the soil. If those kinds of pointers interest you, take a look at some of these books.
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