Just like the Literary Feast crossword we put out last year, this month's puzzle features the names of famous authors. If you have ever wondered who else writes like a favorite author of yours, check out the "Read-alikes" sections of BookBrowse and and NoveList Plus. Both are fantastic resources for expanding your reading landscape. You can also always get personalized book suggestions from our library staff by taking a minute to tell us about the kinds of things you like to read.
2022 National Book Award Finalists
The 2022 National Book Award Finalists were recently announced. Think you'll have time to read all 25 finalists before the winners are announced on November 16th?
2022 Horror Fiction
Looking for some frights this October? Here's a roundup of some new and notable horror releases from 2022. From sci-fi horror to haunted houses and middle grade to adult, you're sure to find something to scare you! Take a look at our book recommendation newsletters for more suggestions.
2022 MacArthur “Genius” Fellows
Last week, the MacArthur Foundation announced the 25 recipients of this years MacArthur Fellowships, popularly known as "Genius" Grants. You can see the full list of fellows on their website. Some of this year's fellows have published books, and you can find those here if you want to check out these geniuses!
October 2022 Mid-Month Sudoku
We hope you enjoy this month’s Sudoku. You are seeing it online, but we also print hard copies of our puzzles here at the library for anyone to pick up. Which compels us to share another groaner from Stephen King: I’d tell you my paper joke, but it’s tearable.
October is National Cookbook Month
October is National Cookbook Month! Of course, MHL has a great cookbook collection year round, but the cooler weather of fall makes it a great time to fire up your stove and try out a new recipe or two from these new cookbooks.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
MHL will be closed on Monday, October 10th in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day. If you'd like to learn more about Indigenous American history, here are some books to check out.
Witches, Please!
Spooky Season is upon us! Want to get a little witchy? Check out this list of YA books about witches, ranging from light and fun to downright scary.
October 2022 Book of the Month
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris has been named a Best Book of the Year by Time, The Washington Post, Esquire, Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, The Boston Globe, Harper’s Bazaar, and NPR. Urgent, propulsive, and sharp as a knife, this debut novel is about the tension that unfurls when two young Black women meet against the starkly white backdrop of New York City book publishing. Check out your copy today!
October 2022 Puzzle: Halloween Candy
If you find the theme of this month's puzzle appetizing, be sure to check out some of our books on Halloween treats! To get even more in the Halloween mood, read a real-life ghost story, or listen to MHL librarians discuss some of their favorite horror movies and books!