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Cooking up Some Good Reads
The food novels are also novels about community, family and friendship because cooking brings people together. .
Statement from Richard Reyes-Gavilan Regarding the Passing of Luther "Lou" Stovall
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Luther "Lou" Stovall, a truly exceptional artist and a beloved member of our community. Lou's contributions to the arts scene in the District were significant, and his impact on the lives of those around him was immeasurable. I had the pleasure of meeting Lou, and he was an inspiration to me and so many others.
Food Memoirs Written by Women
Each book, written by women, illustrates the richness that the culinary world provides in life.
Catch Me If You Can
If you enjoyed the buzzy, bestselling Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li, you might be wondering what to read next.
Urban Fantasy Series
These books will keep you entertained with fantastical elements and protagonists facing unusual challenges.
Stranger Reads
If you just can’t get enough of the Upside Down and Hawkins, Indiana, check out one of these books for teens and adults with your library card.
Books by 2023 Newbery Medalists
To quench your thirst until the next Newbery ceremony in January 2024, here are five books out in 2022 or early 2023 by Newbery Medal winning authors.
Where Literary Fiction and Historical Fiction Meet
Five great works of 21st-century literature rooted in the past.