Every romance heroine doesn’t have to be in her 20s. Every amateur detective does not have to be a Girl Sleuth. I particularly enjoy novels […]
Fiction
Hispanic and Latinx books
Today’s blog comes from guest author, Michele Hirschfeld, who is highlighting Hispanic and Latinx authors. Anita De Monte Laughs Last, by Xochitl Gonzalez, is a […]
March into Middle Grade Women’s History
This March, in honor of Women’s History Month, we present twelve new and timeless titles featuring middle grade girls on purposeful quests. Join them as […]
The Matchmakers Celebrate Black History Month with Fiction Titles
The Matchmakers team celebrates the heritage and contributions of Black Americans by focusing on fiction titles that further our understanding of these experiences. Here are […]
Fiction Based on True Crime: Chizmar, Clark, and Sweren-Becker
The Matchmakers welcome our guest blogger, Michele! Michele writes: Here’s a fun twist on the true crime genre: true crime fiction! I read Penance, by […]
Reader’s Choice: Luke’s Favorite Reads
Each month members of the Matchmakers create new bookmarks for patrons to take home with them. The lists of books cover a range of themes […]
Coventry Staff’s Favorite Reads of 2023
In honor of the new year, I asked my colleagues here at the Coventry Village Branch about the best books they read in 2023. You […]
Little Women & Adjacent Tween Reads
This month Dobama Theatre is bringing Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women to life on stage through December. If you’re planning on attending the play or […]
Favorite Fiction from 2023
For me as a reader, 2023 was simply bursting with excellent fiction. It looks like it was a particularly good year for enjoying contemporary fiction. […]