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Goodreads Best Books of 2020

Goodreads Choice Awards Best Books of 2020

Every year, plenty of Best Of lists come out, overwhelming readers with options. The Goodreads Choice Awards are unique because they are voted on by readers, rather than being chosen by critics. Check out this...

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Resources for Birders

If you are a birder, or are thinking about getting into birding, the following may help you get the most out of what has become one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in the US.

2020 MHL Gift Guide for Young Readers

2020 Gift Guide for Young Readers

Looking for a gift for that hard-to-shop-for young someone? We might be biased but we think books are the perfect gift for anyone! Here are some suggestions from us--of course, you can also just check them out from the library if you want to read any of these yourself. You can also fill out a ...

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December 2020 Puzzle

Our December puzzle--"X Marks the Spot"--incorporates a feature we haven't used before: circled squares within the puzzle!  If you're looking for more crosswords, our new online access to The Wall Street Journal...

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2020 MHL Gift Guide

2020 MHL Gift Guide

Looking for a gift for that hard-to-shop-for someone? We might be biased but we think books are the perfect gift for anyone! Here are some suggestions from us--of course, you can also just check them out from the library if you want to read any of these yourself. You can also fill out a...

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Hygge for All

Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish concept encompassing coziness and the small comforts of life.  The concept was popularized in the US in 2017, with the publication of The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking.  This winter, with more people spending more time at home, increasing...

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American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Awards

AILA Youth Literature Awards

November is Native American Heritage Month, so what better time to check out books chosen for the 2020 American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Awards? This award "honors the very best...

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Eye on the Pie

Eye on the Pie

Thanksgiving this year will look a little (or a lot) different for most families, but hopefully everyone will still save room for pie! Here's a roundup of some cookbooks to help you perfect a classic pumpkin pie or maybe shake things up with a new recipe.

national book awards winners and finalists

National Book Awards 2020

On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 the National Books Award Foundation announced the winners and finalists of the National Book Awards and the slate is incredible! This year's winners include works about a character actor, Malcolm X, the Korean War, a ghost in Tokyo, and a young queer Black boy. ...

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podcast to book, book to podcast

Book recommendations for your favorite podcasts

Podcasts are like books in that if there's a topic you're interested in, there's probably a podcast about it! These radio programs that you can listen to on your time cover many different topics from current events to science to true crime to celebrity gossip. We've put together a list of books...

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