We're winding up to the end of 2024, and what a year it's been! Around the middle of December I like to look back at my reading year and reflect on...
Time Travel with a Twist!
The Space Between Here and Now by Sarah Suk Think about some of your favorite scents. Fresh cut grass or maybe popcorn freshly popped at the movie...
Family Time
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and while the holiday can be a joyous occasion where you surround yourself with family, friends and good food, it can also...
Dark Academia for the Fall
As Fall nears, and the leaves begin to turn and the days are shorter, I enjoy leaning into the Dark Academia aesthetic with my reading choices, so the setting of my book matches what I’m experiencing. This helps to make the gloomier, cold days feel a bit better in my opinion. Here are some recommendations if you’re looking for books with descriptive fall settings, or if you enjoy the Dark Academia genre:
Ash’s Cabin and Survivalist Fiction for Youth
Ash's Cabin, the newest graphic novel from Jen Wang (Author/illustrator of Prince and the Dressmaker, Stargazing, and In Real Life) tells the story...
The Southern Reach Trilogy
What is Area X? Why did it appear on Florida’s Forgotten Coast 30 years ago, and why do so few of those who walk through its border return? These...
Wings, Wands, and Warriors: Teen Fantasy Tales
Ever since I first cracked open the cover of a young adult fantasy novel, I’ve been captivated by the worlds of magic, adventure, and unforgettable...
New York, New York: Fiction Set in the Big Apple
Start spreading the news... today's news is that there are an astonishingly large number of novels that are set in New York City. I have enjoyed...
Hispanic Heritage Month: YA Edition
Hispanic Heritage Month starts September 15th! If you are looking for a list of young adult novels to read that are by Hispanic authors with...
Late Summer Reads to Squeeze in Before Fall
As the month of August comes to a sweltering end, we will soon say goodbye to the summer season. Personally, I can't wait because I love Fall! But...
The Witch King Suffers No Fools
If you're a fan of sci-fi, you've probably heard about Martha Wells' hit Muderbot Diaries series. But Wells began her writing career as a fantasy...
Readers’ Picks from Our 2024 Summer Reading Program
Today, the Matchmakers team welcomes Adult Summer Reading Coordinator Adam! Adam writes: Time flies when you've found some good books--- there are...
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