We can't think of anything to write for this month's sudoku so we'll just share a dumb joke: You: Did you hear NASA is sending a manned spaceship to the sun?
April 2024 Book of the Month
Still Life by bestselling author Sarah Winman weaves a poignant tale of people united by love, war, and art, while immersing readers in the backdrop of Italy during World War II. Called poetry by The New York Times, this is our pick for April's Book of the Month.
April 2024 Puzzle: 50th Anniversary of Stephen King’s “Carrie”
Carrie, Stephen King's first novel, was first published on April 5, 1974. It launched Stephen King's career as an author, with his novels consistently becoming best sellers. As the headline of a piece by Margaret Atwood in the New York Times puts it, "Stephen King's First Book Is 50 Years Old, and Still Horrifyingly Relevant." We hope you enjoy this Carrie-themed puzzle!
March 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
Today’s puzzle drops on March 15th, known in ancient Rome as the ides of March and the date on which Julius Caesar was assassinated by members of the Roman Senate. In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, a soothsayer warns the titular character, “Beware the ides of March.” It turns out that “Beware the ides of March” is an anagram of “Caesar: few bothered him.” Here are some more examples of where a word or phrase doesn’t quite jive with its anagram:
March 2024 Book of the Month
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley, is our pick for the March Book of the Month. This compelling debut seamlessly blends mystery, cultural richness, and an unforgettable main character. Pick up your copy today while supplies last!
March 2024 Puzzle: Literary Feast III
Just like the Literary Feast and Literary Feast Redux crosswords we put out in 2021 and 2022, this month’s puzzle features the names of famous authors! If you would like get an email or text whenever the library orders new titles by your favorite authors, be sure to subscribe to Author Alerts. It’s a fast, free, and fantastic way to get yourself on hold for hugely popular books early on!
National Library Week Quiz: 2024 Edition
Celebrate National Library Week by testing your knowledge about libraries!
February 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
This month we have a Leap Day! Out of a world population of approximately 8.1 billion, only about 5 million people were born on February 29th. Here are some of the more famous ones:
February 2024 Book of the Month
Called one of the best books of the year by The New York Times Book Review, NPR, and The Washington Post, Solito by Javier Zamora is our pick for the February Book of the Month!
February 2024 Puzzle: FLOTUS Folio
Reminder: The Winter Reading Club runs to February 26th. It's available to all ages. Everyone who completes a reading challenge will win or be entered to win a prize. For details and to sign up, visit https://mhl.org/wrc-2024. Need help finding something to read? This month's puzzle includes some titles you might be interested in, but you can also let us know what kinds of books you like to read and we'll send you a personalized list. We'll even check them out to you and put them in a bag for you to pick up at your leisure! Happy reading!