Recommendations

Where we keep you in the know of what we’re reading, what we recommend, and what books you should ask us about!
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BCPL staff members select their favorite books of the year.

Lists, lists, and more lists! Explore new books and authors in your favorite genres and discover books and authors similar to your current favorites.
Guides for suggested reading, browsing, and viewing on your favorite subjects and authors.

 

 

BCPL’s Book News & Reviews Blog

  • Staff Picks: Great Reads for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

    From September 15th–October 15th, we are featuring stories about Latinx people and books from Hispanic and Latinx authors in our buildings and our online platforms. Here, Lexi from our Mt. Washington branch and Tracy from our Public Relations team share just a few of the titles they’ve loved. Lexi’s Picks: Anna-Marie McLemore’s books are amazing. […]

  • STAFF PICKS: Pirate Books for Kiddos

    Ahoy, library buccaneers! We’re still getting our Pirate on this month at BCPL, and our children’s team is sharing some of their favorite pirate stories to prove it. These stories be treasures indeed! Ms. Angel says: I could not stop laughing through Louise Pigott’s Squirrel Me Timbers! I just loved the little squirrel and his […]

  • Dial-a-Story

    Dial 543-7675 ext. 20 Call up a story any time you like! Kids (or grownups) can enjoy 4 new children’s books read by our storytelling squad each month. New stories will go live at the start of the month, no later than the first Wednesday. No screens required! Just listen—and let your imaginations fill in […]
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