Adult – What We’re Reading

Recommendations from Adult & Teen Services staff

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These popular titles are being released this month.

This list rounds up the best old-school horror, gothic tales, and spooky page-turners that are perfect for reading around Halloween. It covers generations of dark fiction, packing in everything from eerie 19th-century monster classics to mind-bending psychological thrillers that will still keep you up at night. Fiction The Exorcist (1971) / William Peter BlattyOne of […]

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These nonfiction titles are coming out this month.

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Check out unforgettable stories, intriguing mysteries, and heartwarming journeys featuring older adults who prove that courage, humor, and determination have no age limit. These titles celebrate characters whose life experiences lead to unexpected discoveries, second chances, and extraordinary adventures. And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer / Fredrik BackmanAs his memories begin […]

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June is for new chapters and honoring the legends in our lives. This list brings together a great selection of adult and teen fiction and non-fiction. Whether you’re looking for a gripping thriller for a new graduate’s summer break or a heartfelt memoir for Father’s Day, these hand-picked titles are the perfect companions for the sunny days ahead.