Ace Week, formerly Asexual Awareness Week, is an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness and expanding education of asexuality. This year it is observed from October 20-26. You can learn more online from the Asexual Outreach website, or check out one of these nonfiction titles!
October 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
We'd like to present this month's Sudoku with a very "meta" dad joke from one of our favorite authors:
New Fiction for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15. This month is specifically designated to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, here are some great new works of fiction (across genres) written by authors with Hispanic heritage. (You may also be interested in reading New Memoirs for Hispanic Heritage Month.)
October 2024 Book of the Month
Our pick for the October Book of the Month is Horse by Geraldine Brooks, a powerful novel that weaves together art, history, and the deep bond between humans and horses. Pulitzer Prize winner Brooks masterfully tells the story of an extraordinary horse through the perspectives of various characters across time. It’s beautifully written and a captivating read.
October 2024 Puzzle: Pro Birds
All well say about this months puzzle is that despite its title the theme may appeal more to fans of The Athletic than to fans of Birds of the World Both these resources are ne plus ultra in their respective fields but whether youre partial to one or the other to both or to neither we hope…
Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023
This year Banned Books Week is from September 22-28. This is a week for public libraries to highlight challenges made to books and to celebrate our freedom to read these titles. September 28th is Let Freedom Read Day, when we encourage everyone to take at least one action to defend books from censorship. You can read more about that and get suggestions for what actions to take at the Banned Books Week website. Another great way to celebrate your freedom to read is to check out one of the top ten most frequently challenged books of the past year, all of which are available through MHL.
Bisexual Romance Novels
September 23rd is Bi Visibility Day. While you can see them, why not check out these romance novels featuring bisexual characters?
Memoirs for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15. This month is specifically designated to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, here are some great memoirs written by authors with Hispanic heritage.
September 6th is National Read a Book Day
Did you know that September 6th is National Read a Book Day? Of course, here at MHL we observe that day every day. But in honor of the occasion, here's a list of books centered around readers and writers.
September 2024 Book of the Month
Our pick for the September Book of the Month is the utterly charming The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods, an enchanting read packed with mystery and magic, perfect for a cozy month of reading! Pick up your copy while supplies last.