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8 Books About Libraries and Librarians
In celebration of National Library Week, here is a short list of fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels about the bizarre, hilarious, and enchanting world of libraries. Click on a title or a book cover to place a hold on the item. Fiction The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins The library at Garrison Oaks […]
Happy April Fool’s Day!
Here at the Waukegan Library, we believe in the power of a good sense of humor! In the spirit of April Fool’s Day, here are some of our favorite laugh-out-loud reads. Click on the cover or the title to place a hold in the catalog. Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps by Kelly […]
Women’s History Month, Part 4 – Graphic Novels
Welcome to Part 4, our final blog post commemorating Women’s History Month and women in publishing, where we look at graphic novels, memoirs, and webcomics. Click on a book cover or a title to place a hold! Click here if you missed Part 1, Part 2, or Part 3 of our blog posts, and if you’re looking for more […]
Women’s History Month, Part 3 – YA
Welcome to Part 3 of our Women’s History commemoration, where we look at some of the amazing female-driven YA fiction being published today. Click on a book cover or title to place a hold! Click here if you missed Part 1 or Part 2 of our blog posts, and if you’re looking for more suggestions, check […]
Women’s History Month, Part 2 – Nonfiction
In part 2 of our celebration of women in writing, we’re focusing on nonfiction: political figures, history, pop culture memoirs, creative inspiration, and more. Click on the cover or title of each book to place a hold in the library’s catalog. If you missed our list of fiction suggestions for Women’s History Month, click here. […]
Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History
We may be over halfway through March already, but there’s still time to grab a book and celebrate Women’s History Month! Not sure where to start? Keep an eye on the blog, where we’ll be posting fiction, nonfiction, YA, and graphic novel suggestions over the next few days. Click on the cover of each book to visit […]
Have You Heard About… The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy
… the joys of fandom? Science fiction, fantasy, cosplay, gaming, comics, and much more – Sam Maggs covers it all in The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy. She gives a quick overview of everything from different types of fandoms, meeting other fans in real life and online, dealing with trolls, attending conventions, and being a […]
Have You Heard About… The Soul of an Octopus
… the amazing, alien creatures that live in the ocean? While many people are afraid of octopuses, Sy Montgomery shows us their beauty and intelligence in The Soul of an Octopus. She got to know several of these incredible animals, forming close bonds both with them and with the staff and volunteers at the New […]
Have You Heard About… The Stranger Beside Me
… the true crime author who was friends with one of America’s most infamous serial killers? Ann Rule, the queen of true crime, made a name for herself with The Stranger Beside Me, which told the story of Ted Bundy and her personal relationship with him, both before, during, and after his terrifying killing sprees. I […]
Have You Heard About… What If?
… what would happen if we all pointed lasers at the moon, or everyone on the earth went to the same place and jumped at the same time, or how to make a jetpack out of machine guns? Randall Munroe explains the results of all of those situations and many more in What If? Serious […]