Genre: Science Fiction, Short Stories Read-Alikes:Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century by Kim FuThe Three-Body Problem by Cixin LiuSea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel “Hugo- and Nebula-winner Chiang’s standout second collection (after 2002’s Stories of Your Life and Others) explores the effects that technology and knowledge have […]
Monthly Archives: August 2022
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Genre: Humor Writing, Society & Culture, Philosophy Read-Alikes: How to Be Normal by Phil ChristmanThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k by Mark Manson Most people think of themselves as “good,” but it’s not always easy to determine what’s “good” or “bad”–especially in a world filled with complicated choices […]
Genre: Autobiography, Humor Writing, Life Stories Read-Alikes: Half Empty by David RakoffVacationland by John HodgemanBut Enough About You by Christopher Buckley “David Sedaris’ move to Paris from New York inspired these hilarious pieces, including the title essay, about his attempts to learn French from a sadistic teacher who declares that […]
Check out these brand new book club kits for summer 2022! Each kit includes 10 copies of the book, discussion questions, tips for leading a book discussion, and more. Click here to reserve a kit today. In September 1969, a fumbling, cranky old church deacon known as Sportcoat shuffles into […]
The library now hosts a mix of in-person and online events and programs that you can attend from home! Click here for our full calendar of events, which includes young adult and children’s programs. Special Events Abandoned New Jersey – Wednesday, 8/10 at 6pm. DeMott Lane Branch. Join Joel Nadler, author of […]