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Best Books... of 2017 and 2018

As we approach the end of 2019, lists of the best books of the year are beginning to proliferate. Yet these books are often popular enough that there is still a waitlist for our copies. So why not take this chance to catch up on some of the best books of 2017 and 2018 while you wait for your...

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A Feast of Thanksgiving Reads

A Feast of Thanksgiving Reads

Whether you're looking for a book of holiday history or a turkey day tale, this list offers a variety of books related to Thanksgiving.  From mysteries, romances, and dramas to accounts of the Mayflower voyagers, Native Americans, and holiday traditions, there are more options here than there...

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2019 National Book Award Winners

2019 National Book Award Winners

The National Book Foundation has announced the 2019 winners of the National Book Awards! Click here to learn more about the National Book Awards and see the longlists of nominees for each category...

Giftmatch

Looking for the perfect gift? We can help!

Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person in your life? Let us help! Just fill out a Giftmatch form to tell us a little bit about the person you're shopping for, and someone from MHL will get back to you within a day or...

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Best Fall Cookbooks of 2019

Best Fall Cookbooks of 2019

Looking for some new recipes for this holiday season? Whether you're cooking for a big crowd or just looking to spice up your next dinner at home, you're sure to find some tasty treats in one of these cookbooks. This list is Bon Appetit's Best Fall Cookbooks of 2019....

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Author Alerts

Sign Up For Author Alerts!

Have you ever been excited to hear that your favorite author has a new book out, only to face the disappointment of being 100th on the wait list for it? MHL has a new service called Author Alerts that may help out with that struggle! You can sign up to...

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historic postcard reading "Greetings from Massachusetts" with various images of sites around the commonwealth.

Historical Fiction Set in Massachusetts

As colder weather nears, it's a great time to engage in armchair travel across the state and through the ages with a selection of historical novels set in Massachusetts! From Lancaster in 1674 to Gloucester in 1814 to Nantucket in 1969, these books crisscross the Commonwealth and span the...

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teens top ten 2019

Teens' Top Ten 2019

Every year, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) works with 15 teen book groups all around the country to generate a teen-led list of the best books of the year. In April, YALSA announced the two dozen nominees and then teens all over the country voted for their favorites. These...

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Real-Life Ghost Stories

Real-Life Ghost Stories

All Hallow's Eve is almost upon us, a time of year when some traditions state ghosts and spirits may be better able to access the world of the living. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, here are some fascinating nonfiction reads about ghost stories and hauntings. And if you believe you're...

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cosmic and lovecraftian horror

Lovecraftian Horror - hold the racism, please!

It is an undeniable fact that H.P. Lovecraft has had an huge influence on horror fiction and film today. It is also an undeniable fact - and an easily confirmable one by...

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