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...
Read, Renew, Repeat with the 2024 Adult Summer Reading program!
Today the Matchmakers team welcomes Adult Summer Reading coordinator Jen! Jen writes:Summer Reading is in full swing, but it’s not too late to join...
Books with Multiple Perspectives
When reading a book, we tend to follow the journey and exploits of one protagonist. But what if there were two? Or three? Or ten?! Today is a...
Black Joy: Adult Fiction
The Matchmakers team salutes the Juneteenth holiday with a blog post featuring fiction for adults, written by Black authors. The characters in these...
Come and Read at the Contemporary Fiction Cafe!
I enjoy taking in contemporary fiction because it's interesting to see how a writer views and portrays the world we live in today. It's particularly...
The 2024 Adult Summer Reading Program: Read, Renew, Repeat
Today the Matchmakers team welcomes Adult Summer Reading Coordinator, Jen M! Jen writes: Read, renew, repeat with the 2024 Adult Summer Reading...
Satire at its Finest
Humor, irony, and exaggeration are the three necessary components of the satirical novel, and if this sounds enjoyable to you then I have three...
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