The National Book Foundation recently announced this year's National Book Awards. You can check out the winners here through MHL, or go to the National Book Foundation website to read the long lists of of nominees in each category.
December 2024 Book of the Month
For the December Book of the Month, we’re taking a heartwarming journey with The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. Follow Harold, an ordinary man who embarks on an extraordinary walk across England to visit an old friend, and discover a story about life, love, loss, and the power of unexpected connections. Pick up your copy today while supplies last!
December 2024 Puzzle: Wonderfully titled books from the Pancake House Mystery series by Sarah Fox
If you are partial to cozy mysteries like those of Canadian mystery writer Sarah Fox, or just like hilarious wordplay in book titles, be sure to check out this great tool for finding read-alikes: NoveList Plus. Just enter the title or author of a book you like, and NoveList Plus will give you suggestions of books that are similar. Of course you can also get personalized book suggestions from our library staff by visiting https://mhl.org/advice.
Books for Fans of Wicked
Are you a fan of Wicked? (The movie, or the musical the movie is based on, or the book the musical is based on, or the movie that book was based on, or even the book by L. Frank Baum that kicked off the whole saga?) Then here are some other books to check out! If you're a fan of the musical and/or musical but haven't read the book by Gregory Maguire, you could start with that (although be advised that the book's tone is rather different from the musical). Or try one of these other fantasy books that have a similar style of worldbuilding and/or are adapted from other classic stories.
Eye on the Pie
Looking to level up your baking? Check out one of these pie-centric cookbooks! And don't forget that MHL's New York Times All Access includes NYT Cooking.
November 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
We present this month's Sudoku with a very important question: Q: What comes at the end of November? A: The letter R.
New Fiction by Native American Authors
November is Native American Heritage Month! Why not take the opportunity to check out one of these great recent novels written by Native American authors?
Artist of the Month: November 2024- Vihaan Sirivelu and Kashvi Sirivelu
Biography Vihaan Sirivelu Vihaan Sirivelu a talented young artist in the 5th grade at High Plain Elementary is known for his creativity and imaginative flair His favorite pieceThe Spiders captures his fascination with nature and intricate details Vihaans artwork often showcases his unique perspective blending vibrant colors with playful themes and he continues to develop his skills…
Elections of Past and Present
Election Day 2024 is Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. If you're planning to vote on Election Day, you can find your polling place from the State Secretary's website. If you voted by mail, you can also track your ballot online to make sure it was counted. And if you're all set with this year's election, you can check out these nonfiction books about notable elections in American history.
November 2024 Book of the Month
11/22/63 by Stephen King is our pick for the November Book of the Month! Step into a world where time travel meets history! Join Jake Epping on his incredible journey to prevent the assassination of JFK. Pick up your copy at MHL while supplies last!