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| • | Draw Me Dysfunctional: Graphic Novel Memoirs (7 titles) Dysfunctional families, dysfunctional childhoods, dysfunctional lives: We’ve all got them. Some more than others, true, but everyone’s got a story. Whether it’s tales of surviving adolescence or illness, stories about parents or siblings, the trials and tribulations of love or war, autobiographies and memoirs have been staples of storytelling for hundreds of years. But times they changing. One of the more recent and innovative ways to share the twisted stories of our pasts is not just to write them, but to draw them as well. Memoirs told in the comic strip/ graphic style format are becoming more popular and more successful as savvy authors and readers explore unconventional ways to write and read books. And in the case of graphic novels, unconventional also means artistic, funny, and wildly creative, and full of color and life. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Great 2009 Holiday Gifts for Babies, Kids and Teens (24 titles) My recommendations for books to give as gifts this year. The list includes books published in the last few years, plus some older "sleepers" that you may have missed when they first came out. Enjoy and happy shopping! Contributed by Lisa Stuart |
| • | Vampires and Werewolves (59 titles) Contributed by demi |
| • | Best Books of 2009 (10 titles) Women authors penned some amazing novels in 2009. Here's a sampling... Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Watch A Book: Masterpiece Theatre (8 titles) The classics can be daunting. Charles Dickens, Charlotte Brontë, Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy: these are big names and they wrote big books a long, long time ago. We were made to read a few of them in school and we’ve avoided them ever since. But still, they must be classics for a reason. There must be a compelling story there somewhere hidden under all that old-fashioned language. And indeed there is—all the drama, comedy, mystery, and romance that you could wish for. One of the surest ways to tap into the classics is to watch the film adaptation. Not the Hollywood version, mind you, which tends to condense and edit until the book and the movie are little more than distant cousins. What you want are the Masterpiece Theatre movie versions. They air on public television as miniseries, hours-long adaptations that are meant to be viewed over several weeks. This means that very little is left out of the original book—nearly every character is on screen and much of the dialogue is taken straight from the book. Viewers have the luxury of becoming as immersed in the world of the film as readers who spend days or weeks with the book versions. Masterpiece Theatre’s classic reinterpretations are dramatic, stirring, suspenseful, passionate, and true to the voice of their original author. Once you watch a book on TV, it becomes that much easier to access the paper and ink classic it’s based on. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | The Best (12 titles) Books I've read over the years and loved. Higher reading level. Contributed by Scarbelline |
| • | Vampire Romance (for adults!) (53 titles) Love True Blood? Secretly read your copy of Twilight when no one's looking? Then this is the list for you! Everything from the dark and macabre to steamy scenes to humorous tales! A companion list for my Vampire Romance for Teens list: http://www.hclib.org/teens/myBookLists/ShowList.cfm?ListID=2331 Contributed by theycallmeej |
| • | Book Club Books (mostly) (17 titles) Books read primarily for my book club. Contributed by Lori Anderson |
| • | Audio book list (36 titles) Contributed by Lori Anderson |
| • | Books I've checked out (4 titles) Contributed by auntie beverly |
| • | Sweet romance (5 titles) Contributed by real<3 |
| • | Harry Potter's BFFs (8 titles) Oh, Harry Potter, the famous orphan who’s also a wizard, a regular kid who becomes part of a fantastic world of magic and mayhem. Through seven suspenseful books and seven wonder-filled years at Hogwarts School, Harry transforms from an overwhelmed, awestruck little boy into a powerful and thoughtful young man. He has to make some extraordinary choices concerning his life, his friends’ lives, and the fate of the world, but he’s guided by an unforgettable cast of characters: schoolmates Ron and Hermione; wise and occasionally wacky Professor Dumbledore; magical friends Hagrid, Hedwig, and Sirius; magical foes Snape, Malfoy, and even Lord Voldemort, who’s a truly worthwhile villain if there ever was one. And then there’s all the pure magical fun of playing Quidditch, shopping in Diagon Alley, or taking a Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson. We could go on and on with unfulfilled prophecies, invisibility cloaks, clueless Muggles, scars that sense evil, and every little interwoven, imaginative detail that makes the world of Harry Potter so unique and so loved. Author J.K. Rowling is a world-renowned celebrity and the Harry Potter series has changed the history of children’s literature and the publishing industry. That’s a tough act to follow. But there are authors out there who’ve been able to build on the momentum of Harry Potter without merely copying the poor-kid-in-a-fantasy-world plot. These books owe a debt to Harry, but they’ve all struck out in new and original directions. The world doesn’t just need more Harry Potters, after all—just more wildly creative books about young heroes on fantastic and challenging adventures. And now more than ever, children’s authors are ready to deliver. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Cookies! (44 titles) All sorts of books about cookies, from cookbooks to fiction, displayed at the Minnetonka Library November 2009. Contributed by minnetonka library staff |
| • | If You Like *Glee* and it isn't Wednesday... (6 titles) ...pass the time til next week's episode with one of these books on the joys and sorrows of high school (or college) show/band/choir/theater life. Expects hearts of gold and mouthfuls of snark. PS: Band Rules. Contributed by Emily Lloyd |
| • | Novellas (17 titles) Short on time yet you would like a worthwhile reading experience? Try a novella, a short novel which usually has between 10,000 and 50,000 words. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Favorites (5 titles) These are some of my very favorite books. Contributed by smarier |
| • | Web Wit (10 titles) Funny stuff originates on internet; book deal ensues. Contributed by Emily Lloyd |
| • | Recent Reads (4 titles) Contributed by bcunio |
| • | Redemption (16 titles) These novels have characters trying to atone or make good on the price of their error in judgment or their crime (which was sometimes self-inflicted). Contributed by Kim B |
| • | A bit of everything (6 titles) Contributed by PLM |
| • | We Are Everywhere: GLBTQ Around the World (20 titles) Nonfiction books and films about the GLBTQ experience around the world and in diverse cultures. Contributed by Emily Lloyd |
| • | Magical Fiction for Grown-ups (23 titles) Seeking a magical reading experience? You may become bewitched by one of these novels. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Murder mystery (3 titles) Contributed by Tia Maria |
| • | Nobel Prize Winners (45 titles) A selection of works by and about a selection of Nobel Prize winners. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Christy and Todd Series (3 titles) Christian romance Contributed by bookworm29 |
| • | Katie Weldon Series (3 titles) Christian Romance, funny, clean, no bad words. Contributed by bookworm29 |
| • | Post-Apocalyptic Novels (6 titles) Post-apocalypic stories take place in a world where war, plague or other disaster nearly brings about the end of civilization. Contributed by SvenskaGirl |
| • | Dystopian Fiction (10 titles) Dystopian novels visit an imaginary place where people often lead a dehumanized and fearful existence. Contributed by SvenskaGirl |
| • | Time Travel (9 titles) Take the journey of a lifetime with these time travel titles. Contributed by SvenskaGirl |
| • | Like nothing on earth (7 titles) Indescribable book experiences. Words fail me, literally. Contributed by Localhostess |
| • | audio or paper? (14 titles) Favorite series good either way, authors with good readers, books with strong writing that can be seen or heard (your choice). Contributed by Localhostess |
| • | Welcome to Dystopia (8 titles) If a utopia is a perfect and ideal world, then a dystopia is well, the opposite. What’s the world coming to? If a dystopia is set in the not-too-distant future, the population is often under the control of a big powerful Somebody who seems to have the best interests of humanity at heart, but who really just wants to keep everybody under thumb. If the dystopia is of the post-apocalyptic kind, there’s usually the chaos of fleeing refugees or a desolate landscape populated by a few struggling survivors. There’s oppression and fear, often some sort of mind-control device, biohazards and disasters natural or manmade galore, but always—lucky for us—one or two rebels who are determined to uncover the truth. Dystopian fiction has deep roots—Aldous Huxley published Brave New World in 1932; Ray Bradbury wrote Fahrenheit 451 in 1953; George Orwell’s classic 1984 dates from 1949; even Lois Lowry’s dystopia for young readers, The Giver, has been around since 1993. Every work of dystopian fiction is unique. There are a myriad number of ways to image the future, but one thing’s for sure: Thinking up the worst is a lot more interesting than thinking up the best. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Political Novels (25 titles) You could argue most if not all fiction is political to some degree but this list covers a few notable political novels. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | My Favorite Ballets (3 titles) My favorite ballets on DVD - what a world we live in! Contributed by clinklink |
| • | Favorite Reads by Hispanic American Authors (15 titles) In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15- Oct 15) pick up one of my favorite books by American authors of Latino heritage. Contributed by Marcela |
| • | Favorite Reads by Latin American and Spanish Authors (24 titles) In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15- Oct 15) pick up one of my favorite books originally written in Spanish. Contributed by Marcela |
| • | Mystery, Thrillers, and Suspense Novels by African American Writers (73 titles) Everything from political suspense to hard-boiled detective novels to forensic thrillers! Contributed by theycallmeej |
| • | Libros por Escritores Americanos de Origen Hispano (12 titles) Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana leyendo alguno de estos títulos por escritores nacidos o nacionalizados americanos y de origen latinoamericano o español. Contributed by Marcela |
| • | Libros por Escritores Latinoamericanos y Españoles (30 titles) Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana leyendo o volviendo a leer alguno de estos libros escritos originalmente en español. Contributed by marcela |
| • | Mysteries for people who don't read mysteries (7 titles) I normally do not gravitate to mysteries but I did enjoy these; character-driven tales where the people are much more important than the mystery (which I don't really care about). This is a short list. What else should I read? Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Books I have read (27 titles) This is a list of books that I have read since I have gotten into Urban reading. Contributed by Kariluv |
| • | Black History Month (32 titles) Contributed by Jennifer L. |
| • | Der Schlussel (5 titles) MInD NuMbInG Contributed by Augustin~ |
| • | The Julie and Julia Craze (21 titles) The memoir and film Julie & Julia fires one up for new culinary adventures. More inspiration below... Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Shelter Dog Adoption (38 titles) Contributed by jennifer L. |
| • | Family Stories (39 titles) Nonfiction about families gathering together; for good times or bad. Contributed by laurelaura |
| • | Parenting Power (23 titles) A list of classic and new parenting books for pleasure reading and for informational use. Contributed by Joyce L. |
| • | Good Reads (28 titles) Fiction and Memoirs Contributed by jessamyn |
| • | Butlers and Maids and Gamekeepers, Oh My! (20 titles) Novels about maids, butlers, chauffeurs and other domestic workers. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | `·._.·´¯`° Âdvënturë (14 titles) Contributed by mydogblue |
| • | The Minnesota Gastronomical Landscape (28 titles) Local Food and Drink, Local Restaurants, Local Chefs, Local Recipes, and more. Contributed by nfblogger |
| • | Herbalism (3 titles) books I found useful in my herbalism course Contributed by AlyJ |
| • | Your One Wild and Precious Life (14 titles) Books to inspire, change and improve "your one wild and precious life." (from the poem The Summer Day by Mary Oliver) Contributed by Kim B |
| • | How to Read Two Books at Once (5 titles) The only thing better than reading a book is reading two books. You don’t hold a book in each hand; you read a story-within-a-story, a novel-within-a-novel. It’s a fairly simple literary technique--a character in the book reads or writes or finds or remembers a book of his or her own and you, the reader, read them both--but the result is an intricate web of stories that weave in and out of each other, merging and dividing and running parallel to ultimately compliment each other. And the reader gets two stories for the price of one, the best of both worlds, and some of the most creative and innovative novels ever written. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Book Club Fun (11 titles) Finding books and finding fun for your book club. Includes help running book discussions. Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | Books Featuring Book Clubs (9 titles) Kinda meta. Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | A Stack of Unread Books (14 titles) Do you ever buy books and then not read them? You really want to and have every intention to but they haven't been read yet (because you have too many library books at home with a due date). But... it still feels good to know they're there if you need them ... someday! Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Technology (5 titles) Library Technology Contributed by Ardeshir S. |
| • | romance/love (6 titles) tales to melt the heart Contributed by wals0273 |
| • | favorite series (7 titles) teen, adult, fantasy, science fiction Contributed by wals0273 |
| • | classic (19 titles) some of my favorite classics Contributed by wals0273 |
| • | One Year of Deliberate Change (14 titles) Memoirs about trying something new and different for a year. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Books to read if you want to sound like a bibliophile! (3 titles) Contributed by annabelleactress |
| • | jjlava's books (10 titles) This list contains some great book finds I've read in the past year or so. I read a lot, but these books garner particular notice-- I highly recommend any book I put here! Contributed by jjlava |
| • | Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Spec Fic books by African American authors (36 titles) Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Speculative Fiction by African American authors. Contributed by theycallmeej |
| • | Bananas and Beans (14 titles) Who knew there were entire history books on beans, bananas, milk and cod? Contributed by Kim B |
| • | bubba's book bag (234 titles) Contributed by poohbubba |
| • | Being Schooled 2009! - Nonfiction (35 titles) We're all gearing up to start off the new school year with a bang. Why not do the same with our reading as well? All of these great nonfiction reads have a fun "school" twist to them. Get out your glasses and go back to school with the library! Contributed by laurelaura |
| • | Highly Anticipated Fall Fiction (20 titles) Be sure to get on the library's reserve lists for some of these newly released fall novels and short stories by accomplished authors! Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Being Schooled 2009! - Fiction (47 titles) We're all gearing up to start off the new school year with a bang. Why not do the same with our reading as well? All of these great fiction reads have a fun "school" twist to them. Get out your glasses and go back to school with the library! Contributed by laurelaura |
| • | Monster Love (11 titles) Love. It’s a wonderful thing, even when your new guy or gal is a vampire. Or a werewolf. Or even a zombie. Sure, it can be dangerous dating an undead, shape-shifting creature of the night, but that doesn’t mean the romance is gone. As these stories of inter-species and paranormal relationships show, sparks can really fly when a human falls in love with a monster--especially when every kiss might end with your head being bitten off. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Vend-A-Book (8 titles) Hungry for a new book? Got a sweet tooth for reading? Well, dig out your spare change, wander over to the nearest vending machine, and make a snack out of these books. Whether it’s the title of the book or the content within the pages, these books relate in some way to the candies, snacks, and soft drinks that we find in vending machines or to the impulses, hunger pains, and pocketfuls of nickels that draw us to vending machines. But these are books are not all candy-coated junk reads. Themes of consumption and consumerism abound. Don’t worry; there’s just as much fun as there is chocolate. Anyone who says reading isn’t fun never took a bite out of these books. (This list was originally a class project. Lizz and Rachel, my classmates, are co-authors of this booklist.) Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Social Novels (13 titles) Social class-themed fiction Contributed by characterdriven |
| • | TV Series on DVD that are WAY Too Good to Miss (8 titles) Forget cable - get these goodies at the library! Contributed by Lilacs |
| • | Money Matters (7 titles) Excellent books to help you save money. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Foreign Mysteries (8 titles) I love a good mystery but am interested in crime novels from other countries - different stage and different plot lines... Contributed by the rockhopper |
| • | Hodge-podge from Summer 09 (10 titles) Contributed by sophie |
| • | AMAZING FANTASY! (16 titles) Lot's of Trilling Fantsy! The Sword of Truth Series and The Lost Years of Merlin Series Contributed by fastreader |
| • | Wonderfully Weird (16 titles) If you like strange books, one of these may be your cup of tea. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Humor Found All Over (23 titles) Books present you with a wide range of humor from gently sophisticated to raucously laugh out loud, from political to historical, from silly to poignant. Here are some of my favorites through the years that should all still be in print. Contributed by barblibrarian |
| • | Mike the Bike's PAID Viewing Choices (current as of 31 Jul 09) (36 titles) These are my "thumbs way up," "four star," "10 out of 10," etc. favorite dvd choices, current through the 17 Jul 09 listing. Some films seen in a theater just don't come across well on the small screen, and that may be more than a minor influence on my selections. For example, the latest James Bond movie, "Quantum of Solace," as seen on the TV wouldn't get my highest accolade "PAID", but I would pay to see it in the theater, because the effect of the audience, the latest dolby sound system, and giant images would make for a totally different, and better experience. I guess what I'm saying is, if a film can move me when viewed as a DVD, it's worth checking into it further. So check out these titles under their respective listings. I think you'll enjoy them. Contributed by 62triplet |
| • | Practical Finance (12 titles) Practical money advice for real people Contributed by nfblogger |
| • | Never Mind the Swine Flu: Books About The Plague and Other Diseases (6 titles) When you cough and sneeze and the hypochondrium sets in, the best cure is to read about a disease you definitely don’t have (or do you?), be it the Black Death or smallpox or cholera or the always-threatening zombie plague. These books go into all the clinical details about symptoms, contagions, and cures (or lack thereof) so you’ll know exactly what you’re up against and how much Tami-Flu you’ll need. You’ll also sniffle (do you have a cold or are you just sad?) as heroes and heroines help and hinder each other on the road to good health. You might not be convinced that it’s just allergies when you’re done reading these books, but you’ll definitely appreciate your health. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Take Me To Your Leader (7 titles) When the little green men make contact, we earthlings don’t always know how to respond. Do the spacemen come in war or in peace? Do we greet flying saucers with open arms or armed missiles? Do we conspire with them or do we believe the conspiracy theories? It all depends on what book you’re reading. Sometimes we love our new alien neighbors, sometimes we can’t wait to blow them out of the sky, and sometimes we just don’t know what the hell kind of weirdo space-age creatures we’re looking at. Humans. Aliens. Can’t we all just get along? Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Quarks, quasars, and the theory of everything! (4 titles) Contributed by Friberty |
| • | I'd Rather Be Reading (6 titles) Sometimes you’ll see athletes wearing t-shirts that say something like, “Eat, Sleep, Run.” If you’re a bibliophile, your shirt (or more likely your book bag) says “Eat, Sleep, READ.” You have stacks of books in your home. You never go anywhere without a book. Eating and sleeping are indeed biological requirements that you fulfill solely so that you can read more books. In other words, you love books and you love to read. And you’re not alone. There are millions of bookworms out there, some more obsessed than others, but all with an irresistible urge to buy books, collect books, or read books. And bibliomaniacs will be pleased to know that there is any number of writers who delight in similar book obsessions and write intelligently and lovingly about them. Fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, essays, novels, and scholarly tomes—no genre is untouched by lovers of books. You’ll come away from this list of books about books knowing full well that these rules of reading are true-blue: Everyone reads in different ways for different reasons. Every book has its reader; that reader may or may not be you. You don’t have to finish every book you read. You don’t have to read every book you buy. And never, ever be embarrassed by what you read. If you love it, read it. End of story. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Fabulously Fat Fiction (32 titles) Deliciously long novels you can sink your teeth into. East of Eden is hefty at 601 pages but War and Peace at 1386 pages is more than double its size. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | The Guilt List (31 titles) Based on "The Guilt Display" at Roosevelt Library. Also known as: "books you should have read but haven't", or "books you read in high school and forgot"! Contributed by Sarah Rodems |
| • | Fiction Grounded in Place and Space and Time (5 titles) Contributed by beovelea |
| • | Love Gone Wrong (18 titles) Stories of unrequited love and other various and sundry problems... Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Astonishing reads (8 titles) good books! Contributed by jenmarie |
| • | Great SF/Fantasy/Horror Authors You May Not Have Heard Of (38 titles) Tweeted the question to the world in June 2009 and these are the authors I got back... Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | the redemption series (5 titles) hey guys!!! this series may seem dorky or geeky, but it is an AWESOME series!!! it is the first series of books when i've laughed and cried in the same chapter. READ THIS SERIES!!! :D p.s.-they are NOT in order!!! Contributed by cookiedough312 |
| • | Survival Stories (35 titles) Different kinds of survival stories; some are fictional and some are real. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Swashbucklers (10 titles) A true-blue swashbuckler takes place in the good old days when gentlemen proved their honor at the tips of their swords. All you needed was a steady blade, a fine set of mustachios, and a devastating effect on the ladies to be a genuine swashbuckler. Bravery, romance, justice and revenge were the order of the day. Soldiers, swordsmen, and spies vied for riches, glory, and fame. These are the original adventure stories, action-packed all the way. There’s often a sense of humor to a swashbuckler, a tongue-in-cheek tone combined with a narrative tendency to cheerfully fling heroes into all sorts of messes and scrapes and expect them to emerge ready for more. No one actually swashes a buckle in a these books (the definition of a swashbuckler is “a swaggering or daring soldier or adventurer”), but still, we’re talking about champions rescuing damsels in distress with astonishing acts of derring-do—in other words, real high adventure stuff. Whether the tone is as light the feather in a soldier’s hat or as dark as a sweeping black cape in the night, when it comes to reading about these dashing young men and their thrilling adventures, we just can’t get enough. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Foodie Fiction (21 titles) Novels that revolve around food. What could be better? Contributed by Kim B |
| • | More Jane for the Jane Austen Purist (8 titles) Jane Austen only wrote six novels. The current trend is sequels to those novels or updated versions where a modern gal meets her own new-age Mr. Darcy. For many Austen fans, that's not good enough. Here's a list of books that came before, during, and after Austen's life for all those readers who are true Jane Austen pursists. Other books that I couldn't access through Hennepin County's Make-A-Book-List function: The Mysteries of Udulpho by Ann Radcliffe. This is a Gothic novel that Jane Austen read and then made fun of in her own novel Northanger Abbey. Evelina by Fanny Burney. Written in 1778, this is the story of young Evelina, who commits many a blunder in Polite Society before she finds romance. Belinda by Maria Egdeworth. Published in 1801, Edgeworth was a contemporary of Austen's who also wrote society romances about young heroines who find true love. Miss Marjoribanks by Margaret Oliphant. This is the story of Lucilla, who is similar to Austen's Emma in her charm, bossiness, and ability to fall in love with the wrong man. It was written in 1866. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Moving and Settling In (23 titles) Novels (and one memoir, Angels & Aliens) that explore the experience of starting a new life across the country or the world. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Fantastique (46 titles) Fantasy books. Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | Series with Sass (6 titles) When we fall in love with a new book, there’s nothing better than knowing that there’s another book—or two books, or five, or ten books—that continues the story, especially when that story stars a smart, flashy, charming leading lad or lady. The following list is titles that are the first in a series of books. These series range from adventure to mystery to fantasy, but all chronicle the adventures of a central character. Sassy, dashing, witty, or wise-ass, sometimes one book about a favorite hero or heroine just isn’t enough. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Walk on the Wild Side: Werewolves and Shapechangers (27 titles) Moonlight casts dark shadows in these stories. Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | Urban Fantasy: Life on the Dark Other Side (67 titles) City streets become even more mysterious at night when you fear you may run into vampires, werewolves, and dark fey, oh my! Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | Fairy Tales Retold (49 titles) The old stories wearing new trappings. Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | The Rockin' Dead: Zombies (27 titles) They walk, they shamble, they ooze, they're hungry for Braaiins! Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | World Fantasy Award Nominees (14 titles) An award given by their artistic peers in the fantasy genre. Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | Twisted Histories (24 titles) I'm a big fan of alternate history which imagines what the world would have been like if something did NOT happen the way it played out in the history books. Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | What We're Reading (June 09) (20 titles) Contributed by EP Library Staff |
| • | Books for Musicheads (19 titles) A list for people who like to think about music. Contributed by nfblogger |
| • | Summer is Running Season (15 titles) Summer is the time when people brush off their old pair of asic or new balance shoes and hit the beautiful minnesota trails to train for the fall marathon or race season. Here are some books that will help you train or inspire you to hit the road. Contributed by Dillon Y |
| • | Boys and Girls Who Save Their Worlds (8 titles) Just about every other day, it seems, some villain, curse, disaster or another threatens the destruction of the world as we know it (or a world anyway, since of course there are any number of parallel universes and worlds besides our own). We usually don’t hear of these impending apocalypses because some clever child has gotten there first. With the help of family/ friends/ talking animals/ wizards/ fairies, that kid saves the world. These hero-children don’t always seem especially extraordinary. They’re poor, perhaps even orphans; they have no one to turn to except maybe a couple of rag-tag friends or siblings. If they’re really lucky, they can band together with other seemingly-ordinary-but-actually-heroic kids and form a group of day-saving youngsters. But whether it’s an individual effort or a team of the courageous, whether it’s our own world in jeopardy or a fantastic Other Land, these kids have secret strengths that make them ideal heroes when it comes time to battle the forces of evil (whatever they may be) and save the world. Many of the books on this list are the first in a line of series, because--obviously--the world needs to be saved over and over again. P.S. These books were written for younger audiences, each and every one is captivating enough to catch the interest of adult readers. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Annette (24 titles) Contributed by AEMeier |
| • | Resources for Living with HIV (10 titles) A collection of resources that may be helpful, whether you're newly diagnosed, or you've been living with HIV/AIDS for some time. Suggestions are welcome! Contributed by Ryan R. |
| • | Shakespeare Spinoffs & Snatchings (25 titles) Ay me... there are so many tales inspired by the Bard! Contributed by Kim B |
| • | 15 Books Meme (15 titles) I asked our Web Services and Training Staff to help me with this meme, so it is a very random list. Bookspace.org (http://www.bookspace.org) is a great place to create a list too! Meme ---> Don't take too long to think about it. Fifteen books you've read that will always stick with you. First fifteen you can recall in no more than 15 minutes. Contributed by Hennepin County Library on Facebook |
| • | Emotions... Men Who Get It! (17 titles) Male novelists who masterfully create characters with emotional depth. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Charming Books That Made Delightful Movies (9 titles) Film versions of favorite books don’t always live up to our expectations or our imaginations. The casting doesn’t match the character we see in our mind’s eye; the plot is abridged and our favorite scenes are left out or condensed; the author’s subtle sense of humor or mystery is lost. But there are exceptions to this rule. Quaint, old-fashioned, little-known books very often more than make the grade. The characters and stories in these novels are too charming; their essence cannot be distilled. Cinematic attention only brings out the best in the book, and the resulting union of screen and page results in a delightful film. The book and the movie become enchanting and enjoyable companions for movie-goers and book-lovers alike. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | undercover true crime (3 titles) Contributed by jjs |
| • | Movie Memoirs and More (29 titles) A sampling of interesting celebrity biographies and memoirs. "And More" refers to books I've included that are not really "movie" memoirs such as Debra Winger's Undiscovered, Ellen Burstyn's Lessons in Becoming Myself, and Sidney Poitier's Measure of a Man. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | First Person Voice (31 titles) I'm always drawn to novels told in the first person. Spoken and unspoken thoughts, in their uncensored glory, are mine for the taking. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Human Strength (4 titles) These books showed me that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger...and a great book. Contributed by Amy K |
| • | Fiction-like Nonfiction (37 titles) Nonfiction that reads like fiction. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | The Haunted Booklist (7 titles) "It was a dark and stormy night." This is a near-perfect phrase in book lore, and avid readers curl up with delight when they read it, even as chills run up and down their spines. Readers know they’re in for a real page-turner, a can’t-put-it-down, up-all-night-with-the-lights-on kind of book. For bookworms, book lovers, and true bibliophiles, this kind of ghost story is only made better when a book itself is part of the plot twist. On one of those dark and stormy nights, our hero discovers a mysterious, ancient, forbidden book and stumbles upon a terrifying mystery that changes the character, the story, and our own reading experience. We all know that reading can transport us to a different place and time, but sometimes losing yourself in a good book can be more dangerous than you think. This list of literary thrillers will take you to a different world, conjure ghosts and monsters, and make you more than a little afraid of the very book—that seemingly innocent package of bound pages and spine—that you hold clutched in your trembling hands… Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Books That I Discovered in High School (10 titles) This list is a collection of books that were either assigned to me in high school or discovered by me during my high school years. Contributed by teafool |
| • | Dogs are perfectly capable of narrating a story! (16 titles) Canines have no problem telling it like it is in these novels. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Hollyweird (9 titles) I love movies and reading about them. Some of these titles are straight cinema history, many just amuse me because Hollywood brings out the worst in people. Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | For Memorial Day (12 titles) A selection of books about the experiences of those who've served or are currently serving our country in the U.S. armed forces. Contributed by Sharon M. |
| • | Family Ties (12 titles) Families and their complex relationships are explored in these original novels. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Celebrate Children's Book Week on Facebook and Twitter (19 titles) Celebrate Children's Book Week – a national observance since 1919! May 11-17 What is your favorite children's book? Add your suggestions or tweet them @hclib. Contributed by Hennepin County Library on Facebook |
| • | Epistolary: A Novel in Letters (6 titles) Epistolary novels tell their stories through letters that the characters write to each other. It's like reading the story by opening other people's mail... Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Sci-Fi Meets the Classics (6 titles) Strange and wonderful things happen when the antiquated etiquettes, horse-drawn carriages, and time-tested conventions of classic literature meet the aliens, time machines, and alternate worlds of speculative fiction... (One more title that I can't access on Bookspace but that fits the bill perfectly is Jenna Starborn by Sharon Shinn. It is, plain and simple, the classic story of Jane Eyre--but set in space. It is too good to miss.) Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Short Stories for Short Story Month (17 titles) Though less well-known than April's National Poetry Month, May is Short Story Month. Here are some of my favorite books of short stories. Contributed by Emily Lloyd |
| • | Reading now... (4 titles) Books I am currently reading. Contributed by RogersUmp |
| • | Unputdownables! (48 titles) If you're like me, you won't be able to put these down. However, if you're not like me, maybe you will be able to ... but it's highly doubtful! Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Nonfiction Books to Discuss (12 titles) Contributed by Sharon M. |
| • | Books on LOST (39 titles) Books that have both influenced and been featured on the show LOST. How cool is a TV show that shows characters sitting around reading? Not to mention the literary references! Thank you, Sawyer, for making reading cool again. Now if only we could get you a better looking pair of reading glasses. Contributed by sarah rodems |
| • | Great reads (14 titles) Contributed by queenofspades |
| • | Prague Fiction (6 titles) Beautiful Prague, Czech Republic is the setting for these novels. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | What's on the top of your summer reading list? (14 titles) We asked out facebook friends and the following is a booklist of their suggestions. Add your suggestions on our Facebook page. Contributed by Hennepin County Library on Facebook |
| • | Great Graphic Novels for Adults (8 titles) I know, I know, it is a format, not a genre... I wish I could write/design/draw one of these. Contributed by megcanada |
| • | Fun new authors I am checking out (8 titles) This is a list of great, fun books that are new to me and I am exploring different authors and wanted to share the ones that I find the most amusing. Contributed by huskieathlete |
| • | Books I enjoyed! (7 titles) This is a list of the books I enjoyed reading. It includes all genres I read! Contributed by Adeq Hero |
| • | Movies Extraordinaire (11 titles) Likely available for viewing and you'll be glad you did. Contributed by nitetrain |
| • | My first "list" (11 titles) Contributed by cmomma |
| • | My Favorite Books (4 titles) Contributed by SarahJewel |
| • | DVD Series (39 titles) Great viewing Contributed by nitetrain |
| • | Humorous (4 titles) Excellent humor and outstanding novels. Contributed by nitetrain |
| • | books read in 2009 (9 titles) well, i haven't been keeping up with adding to this list. i'll try to catch up soon... these are books that i've read this year that are in the catalog... books that i've read that are not owned by HCL are: (not added yet) Contributed by balsamfir |
| • | Taking the Nurses Aide/ Nursing Assistant Test? Take a look at these guides (4 titles) Here are some of the books the library owns that relate to the Nursing Assistant profession. If you can't find the books, ask your librarian about the FREE practice tests the library has access to! Contributed by Dillon Y |
| • | No Kidding! The Best Book I've Ever Read! (30 titles) Contributed by Tess J |
| • | Comic Relief (18 titles) Funny non-fiction Contributed by nfblogger |
| • | Jane Austen, Spinning in Her Grave (0 titles) Mashups, prequels, sequels and more! Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | Fantasy (6 titles) Contributed by DorMaus |
| • | Religion ~ Spirituality (5 titles) Contributed by DorMaus |
| • | Sci-Fi ~ Fantasy (4 titles) Contributed by DorMaus |
| • | Recent great reads! (11 titles) Contributed by Kempro |
| • | Fantasy (17 titles) Favorite fantasies. Piers Anthony series best if read in order from top to bottom. Contributed by nitetrain |
| • | What We're Reading (March 09) (13 titles) Contributed by EP Library Staff |
| • | Relatively Current Fiction Good for a Book Club (12 titles) Most of the books I read are good for discussion in book clubs. Contributed by kpmtka |
| • | Simply Spring (12 titles) Stories set in springtime or books that explore the season. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | LibWolf's List (5 titles) Contributed by LibWolf |
| • | I Recommend... (14 titles) Good stories, both fiction and nonfiction. Contributed by Sunny |
| • | Food: Culture & Politics (8 titles) Contributed by Sunny |
| • | C'est la vie (12 titles) Contributed by Sunny |
| • | DIY Fabulousness (15 titles) Contributed by sarah rodems |
| • | Depressing Books... The Great Depression, that is. (10 titles) With all the talk of the second "New Deal", you might be wondering what everyone is talking about. Here is a great list of books that discuss the Great Depression, poverty and FDR's response to it. Contributed by Dillon Y |
| • | Minnesota Authors (22 titles) By no means a comprehensive list but here are a few wonderful Minnesota authors to sample. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | 2009 Reads...So Far (12 titles) What I've gotten through in 2009. Contributed by KateG |
| • | To Read List: (62 titles) My neverending list of books I will get to...sometime. Hopefully sooner rather than later. Contributed by KateG |
| • | South African Fiction (13 titles) In the last twenty years, some of the best novels have come out of the country of South Africa. With the end of Apartheid, many new stories, voices and ideas have emerged check out these titles of you want to see the best the country has to offer. Contributed by Dillon Y |
| • | Great Sports Non Fiction (11 titles) Sports have always been a way for people to escape during troubling times. With that in mind, who wouldn't want to hunker down some great sports titles. Some are excilerating, some are tragic, but all great reads!! Contributed by Dillon Y |
| • | Just Cuz (5 titles) Books that I've read that are good! Contributed by Serena |
| • | Favorite Movies (3 titles) All time favorite flicks! Contributed by Jackson |
| • | If You Liked A Long Way Gone (10 titles) A year or so ago an amazing and horrifying book, "A Long Way Gone" about a child soldier's experience in Sierra Leone, came out with widespread acclaim (and some detraction). This is a list of books, both fiction and non fiction, that A Long Way Gone readers will enjoy. Contributed by Dillon Y |
| • | Renee (20 titles) Contributed by minnetonka library staff |
| • | Small-Space Living (9 titles) Living in a small house or apartment can be a challenge. Here are some of my favorite decorating & organizing books that have helped me with my own small space. Contributed by Sarah Rodems |
| • | What We're Reading (Winter 09) (17 titles) Contributed by EP Library Staff |
| • | Women Who Grow (14 titles) These are not your usual sad books about women. But, they are books about women who are growing and changing in the story or stories. Some are funny, some poignant, some just with a woman's spirit. Contributed by barblibrarian |
| • | My Favorite Mysteries (6 titles) Contributed by lisa stuart |
| • | Thought you weren't into graphic novels? Think again! (12 titles) Graphic novels for the discerning reader. Contributed by Sarah Rodems |
| • | Female Crime Fighters (17 titles) Contributed by Only29 |
| • | Contemporary Poetry/Living Poets (16 titles) Contributed by Sarah Rodems |
| • | Northeast Library Book Club 2009-2010 (23 titles) The Northeast Library Book Club alternates between contemporary titles and classics (or things we should have read in school.) We try to include at least one juvenile or teen title each year. Check the Northeast Library's web page for the current month's selection. Contributed by NEbookclub |
| • | Non-Fiction That Reads Like Fiction (7 titles) Contributed by Sarah Rodems |
| • | Cyberpunk: Old and New (8 titles) Contributed by Sarah Rodems |
| • | Fiction (5 titles) Contributed by heidi the m |
| • | Deb (11 titles) Best culled from two book clubs Contributed by Minnetonka library staff |
| • | 2008 (9 titles) What I read in 2008. In retrospect, this list is fascinating in that it seems to reflect the American zeitgeist. I didn't consciously select these books based on that. The mind is an incredible creation, no? Contributed by Bitzer |
| • | India (21 titles) Contributed by Prit |
| • | Non-fiction (11 titles) Contributed by Prit |
| • | The books I read! (8 titles) Contributed by Louie |
| • | Baby, it's cold outside! (11 titles) Cold weather tales of exploration and survival -- and sometimes not! These frigid tales appeal to me when our weather is bitterly cold. Contributed by Andrea Pearson |
| • | Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series (16 titles) Just as it says the Laurell K. Hamilton, Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series It's a mixture of suspense, adventure, Horror, Romance, Fantasy and a lot of other things. Contributed by KittenChrissy |
| • | It was a dark and stormy night... (24 titles) First lines to remember Contributed by minnetonka library staff |
| • | 2008 books I read (6 titles) Contributed by haleyjane |
| • | Favorites (7 titles) Contributed by elizabeths |
| • | Classics In The Queue (3 titles) Contributed by bornfree78 |
| • | The Best Vampire Books (7 titles) Contributed by AdrianaP |
| • | Nonfiction I want to Read (8 titles) Contributed by BooksAreYummy |
| • | Books that are Delicious (6 titles) Books dealing with food/foodies/food and travel/etc. that I want to read. Contributed by BooksAreYummy |
| • | Must Reads (13 titles) Contributed by BooksAreYummy |
| • | My Faves (27 titles) All time favorite books that I recommend to anyone who will listen Contributed by BaileyLover25 |
| • | Death Note (12 titles) Teh Death Note manga! <3 Contributed by yamikouu666 |
| • | Hopkins Staff Picks (35 titles) Favorite books of the Hopkins Library staff. Contributed by Hopkins Library Staff |
| • | My favorites... (10 titles) A collection of some of my favorite books. The titles all seem very random together but they are all very interesting and I really enjoyed them. Contributed by mlschmidt |
| • | Must Reads (17 titles) Those books that I would recommend to anyone. Contributed by Ctina |
| • | Books to Raise Foodie Kids (12 titles) This list includes cookbooks: both ones meant for children and one that inspires new ways to present veggies to kids. There are also picture books to help talk about and explore food and food choices. And, remember, it can take kids as many as 10 times of being offered a new food before they accept it as part of their eating palette! Contributed by Lisa Stuart |
| • | Laurell K. Hamilton Series (4 titles) Anita Blake is Vampire Hunter. She also raises Zombies from the dead. She is a animator, too. She also gets involved with a shapeshifter and the Master of the City. If your into suspence, romance, mystery, and enjoy reading books that you WILL have a hard time putting down then CHECK out this series!!!! Try if you can to read aleast the first four in order. You will get to know and understand the characters and the story line. Contributed by Vampiress of the Library |
| • | The Essentials (12 titles) These are books i've read in the last couple of years... and I consider them absolutely essential to read. Contributed by cambillee |
| • | Mike (58 titles) Books I have particularly enjoyed. Contributed by minnetonka library staff |
| • | Good Books for Book Clubs (16 titles) Contributed by willow |
| • | First Books in Great Mystery Series (5 titles) This list is dedicated to the "first book" in a mystery series that I found highly enjoyable. For series that HCLIB does not have the first book, I have selected the first one they have. Contributed by CiscoRau |
| • | Nan (18 titles) Contributed by Minnetonka Library Staff |
| • | SF (4 titles) Contributed by Scotto |
| • | Northeast Library Book Club 2007-2008 (22 titles) The Northeast Library Book Club alternates between contemporary titles and classics (or things we should have read in school.) We try to include at least one juvenile or teen title each year. See what we have read. Contributed by NEbookclub |
| • | Northeast Library Book Club 2005-2006 (22 titles) The Northeast Library Book Club alternates between contemporary titles and classics (or things we should have read in school.) We try to include at least one juvenile or teen title each year. See what we have read. Contributed by NEbookclub |
| • | Northeast Library Book Club 2003-2004 (22 titles) The Northeast Library Book Club alternates between contemporary titles and classics (or things we should have read in school.) We try to include at least one juvenile or teen title each year. See what we have read. Contributed by NEbookclub |
| • | Northeast Library Book Club 2001-2002 (21 titles) The Northeast Library Book Club alternates between contemporary titles and classics (or things we should have read in school.) We try to include at least one juvenile or teen title each year. See what we have read. Contributed by NEbookclub |
| • | Northeast Library Book Club 1999-2000 (16 titles) The Northeast Library Book Club alternates between contemporary titles and classics (or things we should have read in school.) We try to include at least one juvenile or teen title each year. See what we have read. Contributed by NEbookclub |
| • | Historical Fiction Series (7 titles) This list is about historical fiction series that I have read completely, or have read all books available. Contributed by bookworm283 |
| • | Emma Series (7 titles) This is about the manga series Emma. It is historical, and takes place in England. Emma is a maid who falls in love with a very rich man (and him with her). It's about them overcoming society's expectations and joining together in true love. Contributed by bookworm283 |
| • | my faves :) (17 titles) Contributed by henry8 |
| • | 2007 Reading List (7 titles) Contributed by renee5k |
| • | Short but not Necessarily Sweet (12 titles) Short novels for when you don't have much time to read. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | 2009 Reading List (9 titles) Contributed by renee5k |
| • | 2008 Reading List (13 titles) Contributed by renee5k |
| • | Great Adult Novels (54 titles) The creme de la creme. Comprised mostly of high adult action and all worthy of a listen or read. Contributed by nitetrain |
| • | Jodi Picoult (6 titles) Contributed by Avxkb |
| • | Gwen (7 titles) My favorite type of book is biographies, all types. Contributed by minnetonka library staff |
| • | Colleen (13 titles) I read fiction and non fiction but am partial to historical fiction and the classics. Contributed by Minnetonka Library Staff |
| • | Renae P. (101 titles) I enjoy historical fiction, classic, biography and inspirational books. Contributed by minnetonka library staff |
| • | Oregon Fiction (9 titles) Novels set in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | For the Love of Italy (14 titles) Contributed by sophie |
| • | My favorites (11 titles) Contributed by luvsrunning |
| • | Where pictures tell the story (86 titles) Books in the Winter 2008 Minnetonka lobby display and circulating display where pictures tell the story: graphic novels, anime, manga, wordless picture books, graphic arts & design, and comic books. Contributed by minnetonka library staff |
| • | Fiction set in the Middle Ages (13 titles) Ever wonder what it was like to live in medieval times? These novels give you a good idea. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Strange Titles (29 titles) There are so many... I'll keep adding as I find them. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Dulcey (63 titles) I read a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction, from literary fiction to thrillers, from cookbooks to memoirs. Contributed by minnetonka library staff |
| • | Eden Prairie Reads Selections (6 titles) Eden Prairie Reads is a program designed to promote reading, encourage discussion among community members and strive for a new level of connection throughout the Eden Prairie community. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Eden Prairie Schools, the Eden Prairie Library, Eden Prairie Foundation, the City of Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie Barnes and Nobles Booksellers and a grass roots group of citizens. Here are some of the titles we've read, discussed, and enjoyed community programs on together. Find out more about Eden Prairie Reads at http://epreads.org! Contributed by EP Library Staff |
| • | What We're Reading (Fall 08) (16 titles) This list includes fiction, nonfiction, children's, and young adult titles. Contributed by EP Library Staff |
| • | Staff Picks (from EP Library Display, 11/08) (98 titles) 100 of our favorite books! Titles chosen by EP Library staff for our November '08 Staff Picks display. Contributed by EP Library Staff |
| • | Poets Laureate (7 titles) We have a new Poet Laureate of the United States, Kay Ryan. Here are two of her books, along with works of some other Poets Laureate. For more information on Kay Ryan go to http://www.loc.gov/poetry/laureate_current.html or http://www.loc.gov/poetry/laureate.html for info about past Poets Laureate.Be sure to listen to Kay Ryan read her work.Unfortunately, since the list automatically formats in alpha order, "Ryan, Kay" is at the end of the list. Scroll down! Contributed by Andrea Pearson |
| • | Random titles (18 titles) These are books I found recommended by friends, reviews seemed interesting, found at garage sales, or the title caught my eye whie browsing at the library. Contributed by Eli2abeth |
| • | Holiday Fiction (22 titles) Novels with a Thanksgiving or Christmas setting or scene. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Movies I Loved (7 titles) I like foreign and independent films, documentaries, romantic comedy, and political thrillers. Contributed by Marcia Wattson |
| • | Books I Want to Read Before I Die (6 titles) Books I checked out but didn't get to read before I had to return them to the library. Contributed by Pjhb23 |
| • | Favorites (11 titles) These are the books that I read all night to finish, loved them, and was sad when they were over! Contributed by Summer |
| • | Favorites (6 titles) Some of my most recent favorites. Contributed by sos_sweet |
| • | The latest African non fiction! (28 titles) In the past few years, there have been a number of great books about Africa, many of which are written by African authors. You just have to keep an eye out for them. Here is a taste of some of my favorites. Most are new, some a little older (Hey, who doesn't like an occasional classic?!) Contributed by Dillon Y |
| • | i would read them again if there weren't so many more out there (62 titles) i really enjoyed these books and would read them again.... but there are so many more books out there that i still havent read that ill never get the chance to do both. Enjoy Contributed by greykitten |
| • | What We've Been Reading - Fall 2008 (10 titles) Contributed by Eden Prairie Library Staff |
| • | New and Forthcoming Movies Based on Books (22 titles) All of these movies are based on books. Some have been released; some will come out in the spring or summer of 2009. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Stay Calm (15 titles) Help for finding peace and serenity in an uncertain world. Contributed by kim b |
| • | Bens Books and dvds (5 titles) Here are some books and dvds i have enjoyed reading and watching. Contributed by BenPEllis |
| • | Articulate Animals (14 titles) Animals express their unique points of view in these novels. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Less Obvious Non-Fiction--quirky or atypical in some way (4 titles) This is a work in progress... Contributed by Angie P |
| • | Christian books (5 titles) Contributed by Soph573 |
| • | Good Mystery/Suspense novels (10 titles) I love a good mystery/suspense novel, not just the crime/thrillers, but novels that speak about ordinary lives and the mysteries within. Jodi Picoult is a great example. Contributed by huskieathlete |
| • | You have to love these!!!!! >_< (7 titles) A list of my all time favorite mangas. Contributed by Yuki--Love |
| • | Yasmine Galenorn (3 titles) Three amazing half breed sisters Contributed by RedHawk |
| • | Books by Raven Hart (4 titles) William, Jack and all the low down in Savanah Contributed by RedHawk |
| • | Water, Water Everywhere (18 titles) Stories set on an ocean, river or lake. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Reading for fun and to learn... (21 titles) These are some of my favorite books of the last year. Most of them offer insight on a larger topic, in addition to an up-close view of the person's life. I find I retain information best when I learn history or current events via a personal account. I also love Barbara Kingsolver and some of Laura Restrepo's fiction - Isle of Passion is historical fiction. So far this is what I can currently remember of the last year of reading. I would love to hear about more titles that may continue on the themes represented by these books, or new ideas... Contributed by Gato Lalo |
| • | Vancouver Fiction (4 titles) A list of titles set in and around Vancouver, Canada. Contributed by Snowy |
| • | My Favorites...So Far (5 titles) These are some of my very favorites. Old and new! Contributed by Zenobia |
| • | Some of my favorites (11 titles) Contributed by MandaRae |
| • | Borrowed (4 titles) Items I've borrowed. Contributed by LynzieLouToo |
| • | Great Movies (18 titles) Movies I absolutely love. I have watched each of tehm repeatedly and still laugh, scream, or jump at them. If I don't tell you the rating it is either G or PG. Contributed by Darkess |
| • | Best books I've Read in 2008 ... so far (8 titles) I read about 30 books a year; here are the best ones. Contributed by Mom, Interrupted |
| • | My All Time Fav Books (19 titles) Contributed by Mom, Interrupted |
| • | Timeless Fiction (35 titles) Novels that will never be out of print (or I'll eat my hat!) Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Change the World (12 titles) Both large and small ways people can make a positive impact in today's world. I especially loved Age of Miracles by Marianne Williamson. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Books that I have read. (22 titles) These are the books that I have read. I started the list last summer. Contributed by dinosaurlover7 |
| • | My favorites! (4 titles) These are must reads as well as a book called The decoy Princess. They are suspensfull and will keep you on the edge of your seat, but is also about love and kindness Contributed by guardgurl1 |
| • | Getting to Done (6 titles) Productivity books by and inspired by David Allen. Books I use to enhance my work life. Contributed by MegCanada |
| • | Judy's list (3 titles) Contributed by ican605 |
| • | Fictional Takes on Real People (23 titles) Authors take a real character from history and then imagine dialogues and situations... biographical fiction is fun to read while learning about a famous (or in some cases, infamous) person. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Charming Books (15 titles) Books with great, colorful characters and funny anecdotes. Contributed by huskieathlete |
| • | my awesome books (16 titles) books & authors that i thought was totally awesome!!! Contributed by angelfarie |
| • | Holocaust Books (2 titles) The World Must Know: Michael Berenbaum Nazi Antisemitism: Philippe Burrin Contributed by s4starbu |
| • | Jenny's Favorites (7 titles) Contributed by jen_b23 |
| • | True Originals (44 titles) One-of-a-kind novels. You'd be hard-pressed to find comparable stories. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Fun, funny reads (10 titles) Contributed by leahd |
| • | Great Books! (13 titles) Contributed by leahd |
| • | Hello. My Name is ... (39 titles) A variety of fictional characters to meet. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Great books by French authors (5 titles) Contributed by fizzle37 |
| • | You've Got a Friend (14 titles) Very good (and a few great) novels about friendship. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Investment Page-Turners (6 titles) Dave Kansas penned this list of "Investment Page-Turners for the Summer," in his Wall Street Journal column that ran in the 6/29 Star Tribune. He suggests they would make good summer reading. I'll leave that up to you. Dave Kansas is the president of FiLife.com, a personal-finance web site. Link to the column online: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121469346123013611.html Contributed by Andrea Pearson |
| • | Kim Harrison (9 titles) witch craft Contributed by ginna |
| • | recently read and GOOD! (5 titles) These are books I've read within the last year or so, a mixed bag of genres. they were all ones which I enjoyed and would recommend to others. Contributed by MeganBe |
| • | Books That Change Lives (7 titles) These are the books that have ultimately affected me emotionally because the writing itself is beautiful as well as the content that I feel should be shared for those who love reading about people and their interactions rather than plot. Contributed by PsychDramaQueen |
| • | fantastical faves (6 titles) Contributed by pmagneetti |
| • | All Time Favorites (14 titles) Books I can read repeatedly. Contributed by MN.Muggle |
| • | Dear Ol' Mom and Dad (21 titles) Novels that feature someone's mom and/or dad. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Great mystery/thriller books (9 titles) Contributed by Kat01523 |
| • | paranormal romance fiction (12 titles) Tired of vampires? Yeah, me, too. Try these for some great paranormal romance that isn't all about the bite. Contributed by MplsGirl |
| • | Books for the lazy, but enthusiastic, gardener (6 titles) I love planning a beautiful flower garden, almost as much as watching it grow in the warm enough months. Mulch is my friend. Thank goodness, because I might forget to water every so often. And I've been know to buy a plant because it's pretty, not because it will actually thrive in my yard. (Poor plants.) And, alas, I may be the only gardener in MInnesota who can't grow astilbe. *sigh* Contributed by MplsGirl |
| • | So you want to bake? (4 titles) I love baking, and I prefer a straight-forward recipe that's delicious. Thankfully my family and neighbors are happy to be my taste-testers. Try these cookbooks for some delicious recipes. Contributed by MplsGirl |
| • | An Array of the Mind (12 titles) There is no one pecticular genre I lean too. I have my favorites, Jane Austen, sequels to Jane Austen, but I try to stretch out my book reading wings to all different types of books. Contributed by beccis2008 |
| • | Alachua County Library District meet monthly to share current titles; we'd like to share these with you in Minnesota." class="bold" style="font-size:120%">What staff are reading in Florida (10 titles) Staff members at the Alachua County Library District meet monthly to share current titles; we'd like to share these with you in Minnesota. Contributed by sue from florida |
| • | What is this Web 2.0 of which you speak? (20 titles) And why should you care? Baffled by teh Interwebs like me? Does l33t confuse you? Why do people love lolcats? These books may not answer all of these questions but they do give you some interesting insights. Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | You are What You Eat (11 titles) Great books (especially The China Study!) on eating well. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | my favorites (7 titles) the books that i read more then once. Contributed by miss.mami |
| • | A Place for Manga, Adult Romance, and Teen Fantasy to Colide (55 titles) It's just what it says. It has adult romance, manga and teen fantasy recommandations for all. Contributed by Ward |
| • | Maine on my Mind (37 titles) Stephen King often sets his novels in Maine but he isn't the only one. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Crochetables (4 titles) My Favorite books to Crochet From or ones that give me the most help Contributed by MNeff05 |
| • | Books I Do Not Want to Forget (30 titles) Contributed by The Rockhopper |
| • | Happiness (5 titles) Contributed by Sharon M. |
| • | Women in the Wilderness (3 titles) Contributed by Sharon M. |
| • | Mysteries, Thrillers, and Just Plain Good Books (21 titles) I'd put all of Clive Cussler's Novels on here (especially the Dirk Pitt ones), but that would take to long. Contributed by i<3books |
| • | Offbeat Love Stories (22 titles) Unusual love stories with nary a formula in sight. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Sunday Paper 5/18/2008 (7 titles) Books featured in Sunday's (5/18/08) paper. Contributed by Andrea Pearson |
| • | Childhood: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly (40 titles) Memoirs and novels about childhood. Some are carefree; some are not carefree yet funny; some are not funny. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Living on the Edge (2 titles) Perfect for the adventure-lover Contributed by WeimsRule |
| • | Prom Night (11 titles) Prom and drama go hand in hand. Contributed by Andrea Pearson |
| • | Minnesota Books: personal favorites (9 titles) A miscellaneous list of favorite books of, by, and about Minnesota and Minnesotans, in celebration of the sesquicentennial. Contributed by Andrea Pearson |
| • | Funny Memoirs (11 titles) Contributed by willow |
| • | A World of Novels (21 titles) A sampling of good fiction by authors from around the globe. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Books for grown-up boys... (8 titles) Contributed by Lord UiiU |
| • | Greetings from Maryland (7 titles) Contributed by Greetings from Maryland |
| • | great friends (11 titles) Contributed by willow |
| • | Novel Endings (19 titles) Novels (and a few short stories) that have very satisfying endings (but not necessarily happy) OR disturbing endings (those are noted for the squeamish). Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Toby's Picks - Mysteries/Thrillers (6 titles) Contributed by toby |
| • | Toby's Picks - Nonfiction (7 titles) Contributed by toby |
| • | Toby's Picks - Fiction (20 titles) Some of Toby's favorites. Contributed by toby |
| • | Coming of Age (22 titles) Characters grow up in one way or another in these excellent novels and memoirs. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Great Books (12 titles) A little something of everything Contributed by Laura C. |
| • | Supercool (Sweetness)?! (7 titles) Good books, movies, and cd's. Contributed by raptorzzh |
| • | Based on the book... (9 titles) Television shows and movies based on books. Contributed by arenee1999 |
| • | All Time Favorites (15 titles) Contributed by sophie |
| • | Psychotherapist's Choice (12 titles) This is a list of books I have read and often recommend to my clients. They pertain to spiritual growth, emotional growth, parenting & marriage. If you are in recovery, or are interested in spiritual and emotional growth, these are must reads. Contributed by Psychotherapist |
| • | No Stinkin' Thinkin' (34 titles) Fiction and non-fiction that inspires and uplifts. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | The Medium is the Message (10 titles) How have our media affected us? Marshall McLuhan famously said, "the medium is the message." Do methods of communication actively shape society? Here are books looking at an historical range of media. Contributed by Andrea Pearson |
| • | My Home Library (10 titles) Books that I own at home Contributed by alekseis mom |
| • | Great Books (14 titles) These are some of my favorite books; ones I would most definately and enthusiastically suggest to anyone who asked. Contributed by StarRC |
| • | Mock Newbery 2009 (83 titles) Join me in reading and reviewing these titles for the Anokaberry Award 2009. Visit the web site to comment. http://anokaberry.blogspot.com/ Contributed by nanhoekstra |
| • | Horror and Gore (12 titles) Contributed by jessi_face |
| • | Family Sagas (20 titles) Contributed by willow |
| • | Fascinating Lives (33 titles) Read about an interesting person; some are new memoirs, some are old, all are fascinating. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Favorite Fiction (7 titles) The list leans towards historical fiction, but not completely. This is my all time favorites list (as of today, anyway). Looking for an absorbing read? Try these. Contributed by MplsGirl |
| • | Let's Eat! (3 titles) Cooking is soothing, satisfying, challenging, and fun. As a busy mom I can't often spend hours in the kitchen (and I'm not sure if I'd want to even if I had the time!). Here are some of the cookbooks that I like best. Contributed by MplsGirl |
| • | Historical Romance Starter List (5 titles) A few historical romances to try out if you're interested in the genre. Contributed by MplsGirl |
| • | Three Spanish Authors (6 titles) Perez-Reverte, Saramago, Ruiz Zafon: not sure what started it, but one day I realized that I was reading a whole bunch of Spanish translations. Huh. Contributed by MplsGirl |
| • | Personal Favorites (7 titles) I think the title is self-explanatory. Contributed by starlightx3 |
| • | Books I Could Not Put Down (30 titles) I found all of these books impossible to put down... or, if I just had to (to go to work, sleep, etc), I couldn't wait to pick them up again. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | What's for Lunch? (4 titles) Books with content that will help you pack a sensible lunch for yourself or a child. Contributed by twinkletoes |
| • | Girly and Great (7 titles) my favorites Contributed by jessi_face |
| • | African American Lit. (7 titles) Some classic pics Contributed by jessi_face |
| • | Postapoca-Mix (15 titles) Books for the end of the world. Contributed by jessi_face |
| • | Krishnamurti's notebook (4 titles) Contributed by gb |
| • | Illustrated Rumi, The Power of Now, The Alchemist, New Earth, Tuesdays With Morrie, Forbidden Rumi, The Kite Runner, Brief History of Time, The Prophet, Siddhartha (11 titles) Contributed by gb |
| • | Fun Reads (13 titles) Contributed by khailey |
| • | great fiction (13 titles) Contributed by corndog |
| • | Someday (I will read this book) (28 titles) I can't keep up! Books waiting for me ... Contributed by Kim B |
| • | My favorite books (4 titles) Contributed by Jacque L. |
| • | My favorites (3 titles) Contributed by Cabe |
| • | Best books ever! (20 titles) Contributed by Randall |
| • | Date Movies (68 titles) Contributed by Miss Jenny |
| • | First in a Series (37 titles) The first books of a series. Contributed by arenee1999 |
| • | Historical Romance (6 titles) Some of my Favorite Historical Romance books. Contributed by arenee1999 |
| • | If you had to choose one... (7 titles) These are some of many absolute favorites Contributed by katherined |
| • | Excellent books (3 titles) Contributed by vparenteau |
| • | Where am I going? (5 titles) Contributed by mnloonsong |
| • | Spicy Spanish Reads (5 titles) books that are in Spanish or have a latin flair to them Contributed by Rhonda N |
| • | Best Books of 2007 (10 titles) These are the best books I read during 2007. Mostly fiction, but a few good non-fiction titles. Let me know if you agree. Contributed by reader_bruce |
| • | Strange and Unexplained (11 titles) Books about the curious, mysterious and unexplained wonders of the world. Contributed by Tracy |
| • | fens (7 titles) Contributed by fenton |
| • | Really Intense Reads (5 titles) Contributed by enigma |
| • | Beading books I've tried and want to keep (4 titles) Bead books that I have tried Contributed by enigma |
| • | favorite books (3 titles) Contributed by mybooks |
| • | Scary Stuff (3 titles) Contributed by crayzikat |
| • | Murder and Medical Mystery (4 titles) On my 'to read' list: Murder, suspense, thrillers, and medical mysteries. Contributed by crayzikat |
| • | Unforgettable Characters and Situations (22 titles) Some of my favorite characters come to life in these pages.... A lot of these titles are part of a series. Make sure you check out other titles by these authors. Contributed by NancyBluEyes |
| • | Thanksgiving books my 2 year old loves (4 titles) Contributed by VanessaK |
| • | Christmas books my 2 year old loves (10 titles) Contributed by VanessaK |
| • | Great Love Stories (12 titles) Contributed by willow |
| • | Genre Fiction for Those Who Avoid It (13 titles) One of my favorite novels is the Time Traveler's Wife but it's cataloged in Science Fiction, a genre I normally do not read. I realized I may be missing some great books by skipping the genres. Have you tried... Contributed by Kim B |
| • | lzard favorites (8 titles) Contributed by Lzard |
| • | Favorites~~! (7 titles) Here are some of my favorite books that i've read. Contributed by t-wang23 |
| • | Some really good books set in MN (16 titles) Contributed by willow |
| • | Based on the Book (63 titles) It seems to me the book is almost always better than the movie (except in the case of The Bridges of Madison County!). Some of these movies have been around for awhile; some are new or coming out in the next few months. What do you think? Is the book usually better than the movie? Contributed by Kim B |
| • | New age books (6 titles) Wicca, 2012, witchcraft, paganism, others Contributed by kirara444 |
| • | Funny Books (28 titles) Humor is subjective but I found these books or parts of these books just hilarious. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Books I Read (14 titles) History of the Books I've read Contributed by Chrissy |
| • | epileptic (6 titles) Contributed by gypsycineaste |
| • | My Favorite Reads in 2007 (14 titles) I enjoyed all of the books on this list; some were published in 2007 and some are older titles. My favorite book this year was Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | My Book List (4 titles) Contributed by Spirit |
| • | Unforgettables (18 titles) These are the books I want to remember. They are the titles I want to share. Contributed by millea |
| • | Take a Break During Your Holiday Preparations (16 titles) You can't bake, shop, wrap gifts, clean, and plan 24/7! Give yourself a break and read a short book. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | all (11 titles) Contributed by beachbaby83 |
| • | Give Peace a Chance (15 titles) Contributed by Ric |
| • | William Faulkner Books (6 titles) Contributed by Jason Y |
| • | Fiction Books (12 titles) favorite books Contributed by Jason Y |
| • | My favorit books (10 titles) other books I havent been able to add Catch 22, House of Leaves Contributed by crux |
| • | my favorite fiction (21 titles) Contributed by tkipp |
| • | Awesome Science (7 titles) This is a list of some of my favorite scientific literature. Contributed by HorsesToe |
| • | Autobiographical Graphical (10 titles) Graphic Novels that are autobiographical. Contributed by Bill McGuire |
| • | Old favorites I loved as a teen (20 titles) These are books I read and loved starting around 6th grade (1969). Contributed by Laura P. |
| • | what i like to read (15 titles) a variety of books. my interests vary from non fiction to fiction. fantasy & sci fi to romance & comedy. Contributed by kathy lord |
| • | Fables / Mythology / Satire (4 titles) Contributed by TheHabasha |
| • | Thrillers (4 titles) Contributed by TheHabasha |
| • | THE BEST (12 titles) Contributed by grlygrl1216 |
| • | Classic Russian Novels (3 titles) Contributed by TheHabasha |
| • | Classic American Novels (6 titles) Contributed by TheHabasha |
| • | History / Biography (7 titles) Contributed by TheHabasha |
| • | A Few of My Favorite Things (13 titles) Books that I have enjoyed reading over the years. Contributed by hersheybar |
| • | Crazy book club list (4 titles) Books that I read with my friends book club. These comments should be quite nice Contributed by SciFi Sara |
| • | Nautical Novels and Non-Fiction (8 titles) Books about sea voyages, captains courageous, and all things nautical. Contributed by Mercedea |
| • | A husband, twin one-year olds, two dogs...a few good books! (11 titles) Contributed by Book Nut |
| • | Context Books for my Library Education Classes (5 titles) I use these books in LIS701 Contributed by mstephens7 |
| • | Going Places (19 titles) Activate your wanderlust by reading a book with an interesting setting. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Books I've recently read, am currently reading or leafing through... (11 titles) Ha! Don't be fooled by my inclusion of Proust. I've been "reading" this book for a year. I was an English major--I need some pretentious choices... Contributed by Anne P. |
| • | Art Instruction Books... (5 titles) Contributed by Anne P. |
| • | Around the World in Graphic Novels (12 titles) Contributed by characterdriven |
| • | Favorites (5 titles) Contributed by mstephens7 |
| • | Great Fiction (8 titles) Contributed by Samantha J. |
| • | Great Classics (4 titles) Wonderful books not to be missed! Contributed by Samantha J. |
| • | Obsessive Titles (7 titles) Books that ispried and delighted me and me safe at home from spending money. Contributed by Samantha J. |
| • | What I am reading now (4 titles) Contributed by Samantha J. |
| • | Stories to make you cry (3 titles) Contributed by onacat |
| • | Awesome & Creepy Graphic Novels (18 titles) Not finished yet. If you have any more, feel free to comment Contributed by embracethedarkness |
| • | Rainy Day (4 titles) So you have the choice to read a history book, a novel, or a knitting book on this rainy afternoon. Here are my favorites. Contributed by FilmAnalyst |
| • | Great Firsts (5 titles) These are the first books in several series that I really enjoyed. Contributed by Kaida Gangrel |
| • | personal, spiritual growth (4 titles) Contributed by mic73 |
| • | fantasy, alternate history (3 titles) Contributed by mic73 |
| • | books read in 2007 (13 titles) here are some of the books that i have read during 2007. other books that i have read that are not in the hclib catalog are: -the secret world of terijian by crimethinc northstar, http://www.crimethinc.be -walking on water: reading, writing, and revolution by derrick jensen, http://www.derrickjensen.org -paddle whispers by douglas wood -unremembered country by susan griffin Contributed by balsamfir |
| • | historical fiction, fiction, mystery (40 titles) my personal readings based on a specific subject, place, or author Contributed by mic73 |
| • | Urban Lit! (47 titles) Great, passionate, action packed stories featuring characters of color. Gritty, "real," sexy, and exciting these Urban Lit pics are sure to spice up your night Contributed by jessi_face |
| • | good mysteries (3 titles) Contributed by kjoan |
| • | Fall into books this fall (17 titles) As the leaves turn and fall from the trees, bite into a crisp Haralson apple, and read a good book... Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Favorite Historical Fiction / Romance Novels (6 titles) A list of my favorites novels in the historical fiction / romance category. Contributed by Patsy |
| • | Sci Fi is literature too! (14 titles) These authors are all great writers, going above and beyond just "genre" writing. Contributed by seanpbnj |
| • | Great Cookbooks (10 titles) Contributed by arenee1999 |
| • | My Bookcase (15 titles) Contributed by My Bookcase |
| • | Listen... (20 titles) Here are some great books made even better when listened to because the readers are so very effective. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | creolewinter's picks (11 titles) Contributed by creolewinter |
| • | Book Club Books (29 titles) Books read by my book club over the years. Contributed by KatieF |
| • | Lazy Afternoon Reads (20 titles) If you are lucky enough to find yourself with a free afternoon to read under a big old oak tree or on a comfy sofa, here are some great titles to consider Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Good Reads (16 titles) Some of my favorite books Contributed by arenee1999 |
| • | favorite books (14 titles) some of my favorite books that are available through hennepin county library... Contributed by balsamfir |
| • | Non-fiction (7 titles) Contributed by PiscesVn |
| • | parenting books (3 titles) Contributed by momma T |
| • | Good Reads (36 titles) Contributed by momma T |
| • | Must Love Dogs or Cats (24 titles) Some great dog and cat books... Contributed by Kim B |
| • | They Took No Guff! (21 titles) Strong women and girls in fiction... Contributed by Kim B |
| • | a thousand splendid suns (12 titles) Contributed by three times blessed |
| • | Guilt Free Candy (5 titles) Books that I found more enjoyable than my favorite deserts. Contributed by pz/rkr |
| • | A Smiple Take on the Big Wide World: Quirky Psychological Fiction. (10 titles) This list is made up of books that deal with heavy subjects but are narrated by children or from a simplistic perspective, offering a somewhat innocent look at the highs and lows of modern life. If you appreciate a good mystery told from a psychologically unique perspective, some of these books are absolute winners Contributed by karogers |
| • | Books that will stay with you (15 titles) Books that you find yourself thinking about weeks even years later. Contributed by seanpbnj |
| • | Culinary Cozies (14 titles) Contributed by Sophie |
| • | Books I enjoy (4 titles) I read many books, ranging from Mark Twain to Gerald Durrell. This list consists of some of the best of the best. Contributed by Gee. |
| • | My faves!! (6 titles) Contributed by emp |
| • | Books for Musicheads (14 titles) Contributed by characterdriven |
| • | Great Fantasy Books (11 titles) Here are some less popular titles fantasy fans may not have read. Contributed by Aeryn |
| • | ErinKay's "stay up past your bedtime" book list (35 titles) All the books I've read that made me a terrible employee - I stayed up too late reading and then came to work sleepy - only to "extend" my lunch hour with more reading Contributed by ErinKay |
| • | my favorite books (6 titles) Contributed by colette :D |
| • | What's Jody Reading? (10 titles) One of the librarians for the Fantasy/SF/Horror Bookspace shares what is currently on her reading shelf. Contributed by Jody W. |
| • | Paganism/Witchcraft (5 titles) different books on Wicca, Witchcraft, Paganism and New Age Contributed by AlyJ |
| • | Semi-Modern Science Fiction (11 titles) Itching for good Sci-fi? We've got it! Ranging from Space-Opera (Path of the Fury) to the classic (2001: A Space Odyssey). Come on in and check it out. Contributed by Eldar |
| • | Graphic Novels (10 titles) A graphic novel is a type of comic book, usually with a lengthy and complex storyline similar to those of novels, and often aimed at mature audiences. The term also encompasses comic short story anthologies, and in some cases bound collections of previously published comic-book series. Graphic novels are typically bound in longer and more durable formats than familiar comic magazines, using the same materials and methods as printed books, and are generally sold in bookstores and specialty comic book shops rather than at newsstands. Contributed by Ardeshir Sepahsalar |
| • | Good Reads (12 titles) Good books I have read over the years. Contributed by Tammie |
| • | programming (3 titles) C# for .NET Contributed by r_chifflet |
| • | Confessions of a Readaholic (3 titles) Contributed by khunseck |
| • | Don't wait another minute... (17 titles) read this book Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Sandy's Favorites (Mostly CDs for the Car) (12 titles) I have a long commute to work. Mostly I listen to mysteries b/c they are fun and don't require much brain power, but every once in a while I listen to something a little more educational. Contributed by sandygrove |
| • | Flute Books (5 titles) Contributed by Fuzzywood |
| • | Books for Language Lovers (17 titles) Contributed by Emily Lloyd |
| • | Beyond the whodunnit... (4 titles) While I like whodunnit's for their own sake (I'm a big Sherlock Holmes and Poirot fan), the mystery genre can be used very effectively as a vehicle for social commentary, too...my list includes only titles that take the genre beyond the whodunnit and say something about who we are... Contributed by WilliamWood |
| • | General (3 titles) My first book list - just getting started at this Contributed by OpenMind |
| • | Worth a look... (9 titles) Wish I could add M.P. Shiel's "The Purple Cloud," but the title is not available in the library yet. Contributed by WilliamWood |
| • | My TO READ List (12 titles) Books I want to read... Contributed by cmeadows |
| • | Top Ten Titles in "A Passion for Reading Contest" (6 titles) Ten favourites Contributed by SarahJ |
| • | Books I want to read (15 titles) Books I want to read but haven't gotten to yet Contributed by JeanneBR |
| • | Donna's favourite books (11 titles) Sagas, Thriller, Mysteries and Non Fiction Contributed by Beeb |
| • | Classic but Excellent Mysteries (8 titles) Classic mysteries that are suspenseful and entertaining throughout the entire book. Contributed by CescGirl |
| • | Audiobooks for the commute (5 titles) Contributed by nancye |
| • | Books I Wish I Had Written....... (15 titles) I have long dreamed of writing a great book. These books certainly inspire me; all of them are fantastic reads, and they each sprouted from an insanely interesting idea for plot. Yes, there are a couple memoirs here (still insanely interesting). Contributed by susan s |
| • | Lisa's Great Reads... (23 titles) If you LOVE to read, and are constantly searching for books that are well-constructed, thought provoking, complex and well-written, check out my list. Enjoy Contributed by mstwincity |
| • | Fun Summer Reads! (11 titles) This is a list of my favorite "chick lit" books I've read over the past few years. I hope it will introduce you to a few new authors Contributed by Historygal |
| • | Non-fiction must Reads (7 titles) Contributed by Arpit |
| • | fantasy books (4 titles) fantasy related Contributed by charity |
| • | New Vampire Novels (8 titles) More "new" as far as authors doing new things with the vampire. We've got a couple of vampire detectives, a depressed vampire, humorous vampires, vampire societies, etc. These aren't the "chick-lit" vampires that have been popular recently. Contributed by Craig |
| • | Heaven Can Wait (12 titles) Some heavenly titles ... Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Best books for parents (4 titles) Get all the info you need quickly with these wonderful parenting books Contributed by Mary M |
| • | Isabel Allende (4 titles) Algunas de sus novelas Contributed by didac |
| • | El Capitan Alatriste (4 titles) Libros de las aventuras del Capitán Alariste, de Arturo Pérez-Reverte. Contributed by didac |
| • | Thinking about Food (9 titles) Contributed by Sharon M. |
| • | Best NON-Superhero Graphic Novels I've Read (24 titles) Note: where I've chosen the first installment of a series (Y, The Last Man; Promethea, etc.), I recommend the *whole* series. And by "non-superhero," I mean not-Superman, not-Batman, etc--stuff like "Top Ten" IS included. No MAUS, no Persepolis, etc.-- only because everyone already knows how amazing those are. Oh, and biases: I'm not that into wordless graphic novels, or graphic novels that are 50% text--so admittedly fine books that fall into those categories aren't here. Contributed by Emily Lloyd |
| • | Fiction (5 titles) Contributed by Arpit |
| • | Going to the Dentist? Don't Forget a Book! (23 titles) Tip: Always have a good book with you in case you have to kill time waiting for someone. Here are some great titles to consider: Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Boy-Tested and Approved Books (12 titles) Books that are interesting to adults and can be read with your sons. Contributed by Surtsey |
| • | Books I've Read (20 titles) Some books I've read recently and really enjoyed. Contributed by ~naomi |
| • | Made in Minnesota (22 titles) The authors of these novels all have a Minnesota connection. This is by no means an exhaustive list of books by Minnesota authors, just some I've enjoyed recently Contributed by Kathryn Z. |
| • | DarkSon's Nonfiction Picks (20 titles) Contributed by DarkSon |
| • | FANTASY BOOKS (11 titles) Great Fantasy Books Contributed by Adri |
| • | Great Mostly British Television (29 titles) I love them! You must watch them in order if they're a series. Contributed by clinklink |
| • | PopCulture and War (4 titles) How war has shapped our Pop Culture from WW1 to Vietnam Contributed by ZeniTambiki |
| • | Audio Books (14 titles) Get in the spirit and start listening to some GREAT AUDIO BOOKS Contributed by alexandria789 |
| • | The Books I Enjoy (10 titles) Contributed by Gina L |
| • | Similar Differences (14 titles) I like what's unusual or classic about each of these. Contributed by bookee |
| • | DarkSon's Picks (64 titles) Science Fiction/Fantasy that delivers the goods. Contributed by DarkSon |
| • | Great Movies (13 titles) Contributed by evilcanadian |
| • | Books I felt were worth buying (34 titles) I don't buy many books, but these books were so good that I felt a need to buy them. Contributed by evilcanadian |
| • | Man, there are a ton of great Christian books in this library system (14 titles) Contributed by gormoonkleh |
| • | Evangelical Christian Books (5 titles) Second only to the Holy Bible in readership until the 20th Century, "Pilgrim's Progress", by John Bunyan is a must. Sadly, Conservative Christian books are very slimly represented in this library system. Contributed by John 14:6 |
| • | wildreads (5 titles) Contributed by wildkat |
| • | Experience Life in Another Time and Place (24 titles) Historical fiction at its best. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Latino Authors (14 titles) Titles in English by Latino authors living mostly in the U.S. Contributed by gormoonkleh |
| • | Reading Like a Writer (8 titles) I just read Francine Prose's "Reading Like a Writer: a guide for people who love books and for those who want to write them." Now I want to read (or re-read) all these books that she recommended. Contributed by Sharon M. |
| • | An Eclectic and Electrifying Mix (34 titles) A hodgepodge of some favorite books... Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Libros for Latinas (18 titles) Consejos y ideas para Latinas living their own sueño americano. (in English, español y un sprinkling de spanglish) Contributed by Gormoonkleh |
| • | Psychics and other cool paranormal stuff (7 titles) Contributed by gormoonkleh |
| • | Russian reading (6 titles) Books about Russia Contributed by maryfargo |
| • | My Favorites (romance) (75 titles) These are mostly romance books, and I like them since they're really cute! :) Contributed by lizytangy12345 |
| • | My favs (3 titles) these books are some of my favorites because there the type of book you want to keep reading Contributed by sarza43 |
| • | Spiritual Growth (19 titles) Each of these items - both fiction and nonfiction have contributed to my spiritual growth and understanding of the universe. They in some way promote the idea of human connectedness and oneness. Contributed by Amy A. |
| • | Recommended (30 titles) Contributed by tinybee |
| • | The Open Road (11 titles) Contributed by Sophie |
| • | My hometown (8 titles) Books about Flint, Michigan. Contributed by connectingya |
| • | Books about Basketball (3 titles) Contributed by Kim N |
| • | To read (19 titles) These are books I haven't read yet but want to..if you've read them let me know how they are. Contributed by Lashred7 |
| • | Variety!! (38 titles) Contributed by VonnieJ |
| • | Fantasy (17 titles) Rated on scale of 1 (not worth your time) to 10 (must read right now). If you want to ask me about any of these books. Contributed by Lashred7 |
| • | ChickLit (54 titles) Rated on scale of 1 (not worth your time) to 10 (must read right now). If you want to ask me about any of these books. Contributed by Lashred7 |
| • | DD's Favorite Books (22 titles) Book list, author alerts, new titles, find a good book, book clubs, listen to books, comments/reviews, check it out Contributed by dd |
| • | My Favorites (5 titles) Contributed by JillJ |
| • | My Favs (12 titles) Contributed by britters214 |
| • | Best Shonen Manga of the Century *UPDATED: 1/22/09 (24 titles) Shonen Manga is basically graphic novels aimed for the Male audience but gals could read it too! These are some of the ones I liked: Contributed by zita3000 |
| • | Meet Authors (25 titles) I enjoy attending author readings and signings. I have met the following authors; they were all great (and so are their books!) Contributed by Kim B |
| • | very delicious books for hungry readers (116 titles) My book list is full of books that have captured my attention to the very last page...and sometimes on to the rest of the series. But of course not all the books on my list are series...since series tend to get annoying. So enoji. Contributed by secretlywicked |
| • | A mish-mash of must reads (14 titles) Contributed by pinkpowla |
| • | Best Shojo Manga of the Century!! *UPDATED: 5/14/09 (69 titles) Shojo Manga is basically graphic novels aimed for the female audience but guys could read it too! These are some of the ones I loved: Contributed by zita3000 |
| • | Deserted Island Reads (10 titles) Books I would love to have with me if deserted on an island Contributed by Funkycow |
| • | The Best of the Best (4 titles) Contributed by Blurry |
| • | My Favorites (6 titles) Just a list of my all-time favorite books. Contributed by planetneutral |
| • | To Read (3 titles) Books I hope someday to read Contributed by KateZ |
| • | Books I want to read (12 titles) Contributed by alekseis mom |
| • | My Favorite Titles (10 titles) books i've read and really enjoyed and want to remember the author for future reference Contributed by alekseis mom |
| • | Mind and Body (6 titles) Contributed by Annie03 |
| • | Favorites (9 titles) Of all the many books that I've read so far in my life, here are some of what I believe are the standouts. Contributed by emv |
| • | Crime Novels in Spanish (3 titles) Contributed by Iluminada |
| • | 2007 books (continuing) (14 titles) Contributed by Bookman |
| • | Sarah's Favorites (17 titles) These are some of my favorite books. If you haven't discovered that from the title. Contributed by Xxsave_mexX09 |
| • | Cold Enough For You? (10 titles) Novels set in the midst of winter. Read these novels close to a roaring fire with hot tea in hand (unless it's summer and you want to cool off!). Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Some of my favorite books (37 titles) From Gina Czupka, editor of Downtown Minneapolis Magazine and CitySouth Magazine. Contributed by Gina Czupka |
| • | On the Horizon (9 titles) Books I am planning on reading in the near future. Contributed by be.n |
| • | Amazing Mythology Books (6 titles) Just a bunch of mythology I love Contributed by Cesc Luver |
| • | 2006 picks (5 titles) books i read in 2006. just the top five I could think of. will most likely edit later. All pretty good books however. Contributed by Bookman |
| • | Tomes (6 titles) I've always had a fascination with hefty books. It never mattered what they were about, as long as they had a lot of pages. Oddly enough, House of Leaves is not in the system, but that is the best book to be written in the past 30 years. Contributed by Bookman |
| • | Favorite Fantasy Fiction (7 titles) Contributed by Jael |
| • | Books I Love (43 titles) Contributed by s2rds |
| • | Books From Down Under (9 titles) Contributed by LizB |
| • | books I really enjoyed and think others might like (4 titles) Contributed by Phoebe |
| • | Critereon Graphic Novels (9 titles) Graphic Novels that every library should have. Note: Since graphic novels are not always directed at teens, neither is this list. Some are quite well... graphic and controversial. But the artwork, social statements and messages or so strong they are particular importance to our society. Contributed by Libris Rex |
| • | Jodi Picoult (4 titles) Contributed by amethyst_roses |
| • | The books every human needs to read!! (18 titles) This is a list of all the wonderful books everyone should read Contributed by ilovebooks |
| • | Fantasy I should have known about Sooner (3 titles) Like a little literary in your escapist tales of far-off places? Try these. Contributed by Paperpusher |
| • | Shoes, Legs or Feet on the Book Cover (32 titles) There seems to be a trend to show feet, legs or shoes on book covers... why, I don't know, but these are all great reads. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Cooking Mysteries (12 titles) My favorite cozy mysteries with recipes included Contributed by Tracy |
| • | Books About Scuba Diving (3 titles) Contributed by C.L. |
| • | India (2 titles) Books that help understand the land and its culture better. Contributed by senthil |
| • | 2007 Books read (8 titles) Contributed by annluvs2read |
| • | Musical Fiction (15 titles) Fiction where music plays a large part. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | The Eagle Ridge Academy High School Book List (Ver. 1.0) (11 titles) Eagle Ridge Academy is a liberal arts school (no that dosen't mean it's left wing) that teaches a classical education. The following is just an example of the ninth - eleventh grade reading list. (For more info on Eagle Ridge visit www.Eagle Ridge Academy.org) Contributed by Stoicphilosopher |
| • | Sci-fi (no longer just for nerds) (5 titles) Contributed by Stoicphilosopher |
| • | CDs for Commuters (9 titles) Contributed by Maureen Bell |
| • | Historical Fiction must-reads (6 titles) Contributed by Susan L |
| • | 5 Star Audiobooks (46 titles) I listen to four hours of audiobooks a day for the last three years -- I rank them 1 to 5 stars. This is my 5 star list - others to whom I've shared my list with agree this is a great list. All of these are available in Audio format even though the library does not have every one of them in audio format listed. Contributed by audio124 |
| • | My Very Favorites (5 titles) These are my five favorite books of all time Contributed by sgirl |
| • | Gothic Fiction (6 titles) From old to new and anything in between. Contributed by ZeniTambiki |
| • | Pearl Girl's Book List (3 titles) Contributed by Pearl Girl |
| • | You are Almost There (18 titles) Books with a strong sense of place. The setting is practically another character in the story. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Favorite Books (10 titles) These are some of my favorite books. Contributed by WestEM |
| • | Physics for Poets (8 titles) Contributed by characterdriven |
| • | Narrative Nonfiction (16 titles) Nonfiction books that read like novels Contributed by Ruby |
| • | non fiction (3 titles) Contributed by anshuman |
| • | My Favorite Fairy Books (6 titles) Contributed by Lissy |
| • | Remarkable Friendships (16 titles) Novels, memoirs and biographies about unusual friendships. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Fiction set in Foreign countries (6 titles) Fiction set in developing nations, teaches you about their cultures, and way of life. Contributed by shweta |
| • | Dreamy books about Gardens (8 titles) You can always dream...:-) Contributed by gormoonkleh |
| • | I Love to Read (28 titles) books and/or CD books that don't fit the categories of my other two book lists. Contributed by clinklink |
| • | All the Numbers (18 titles) Stephanie Plum novels Contributed by BookSweet |
| • | I Won't Grow Up (19 titles) Books/series I can't get enough of. It gives me something to talk to my grandkids about! They often have a book GRANNY has read in their backpack. It's SO embarrassing Contributed by clinklink |
| • | Tending the Spirit (8 titles) Contributed by gormoonkleh |
| • | So funny its a crime. (4 titles) Bad things and good fun. Contributed by Chaz |
| • | What I am reading now... (4 titles) Contributed by Artisticsue |
| • | Science Fiction that makes you go Hmmm... (14 titles) Go beyond the spaceship and the hunky astronaut on the front cover. Delve into the big issues Contributed by Chaz |
| • | The Book Was So Much Better... (51 titles) a list of books made into or inspired by a movie or TV show Contributed by clinklink |
| • | My Latest Reads (26 titles) Contributed by storytime |
| • | Great Books That Became Great Films (55 titles) Books can suffer when translated into film. That was not the case with the titles listed here. In print and on the screen, the following were worth your time. Contributed by Mary B. |
| • | Books I Wish I Could Read Again for the First Time (43 titles) You won't forget these. Contributed by Mary B. |
| • | Oldies but Goodies (23 titles) Timeless reads that will never go out of style. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Great Books (3 titles) Some old, some new, all wonderful Contributed by Lynda |
| • | Impressive First Novels (57 titles) It's fun to try first novels. The ones listed here are very well crafted. Some are recently published from writers to watch. Others are debuts from now well-known authors. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Great Minnesota Writers (7 titles) These are all great writers, whether they're from Minnesota or not. Contributed by Lynda |
| • | Not just for kids (4 titles) Some of my favorite books are meant for the younger set, but no matter what you age, these will make you smile Contributed by Lynda |
| • | Books that make me smile (6 titles) Reading is usually enough to cheer me up when I'm feeling down, but these books give me an extra boost Contributed by Lynda |
| • | Books that scare me (in a good way) (4 titles) Just the thing for curling up with on a cold night, with the wind whistling outside and a branch scratching against the window (as long as the lights are on and there's somebody home with you, that is!) Contributed by Lynda |
| • | Some favorites... (4 titles) Highly recommend these books... Contributed by reader01 |
| • | Hot Manga (11 titles) Great manga that the library owns! Contributed by Anime |
| • | Reading as I Type (3 titles) These are the books I am in the middle of at this moment. Contributed by be.n |
| • | Books for aspiring writers (6 titles) Recommended for people who want to write, or who just want to daydream about writing. Contributed by Lynda |
| • | A Handful of Good Books (6 titles) These are a few of the books I've read in recent months...Some of them are even great. Contributed by KathleenK |
| • | Black & White Photography (17 titles) Art in 10 shades of gray. Contributed by ric |
| • | Favorite Gift Books (21 titles) I love these books and like to share them with others. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | To fly fish is to breathe (12 titles) Walking in rivers instead of sitting in boats. Contributed by Ric |
| • | Cozies and Historical murder mysteries (33 titles) A collection of cozy and historical mystery series, with a few other thrillers thrown in for fun Contributed by Huey's_Person |
| • | Books from the Edge (14 titles) A good read is always worth a little discomfort. Contributed by be.n |
| • | Rereaders (9 titles) Books I always return to. Contributed by be.n |
| • | Recently Read Nonfiction (8 titles) Contributed by be.n |
| • | TJ Bookworm's Book List (31 titles) Contributed by Tim J |
| • | Recently Read Poetry (5 titles) Contributed by be.n |
| • | What I've Been Reading (10 titles) Contributed by KatieF |
| • | Short Stories (5 titles) Contributed by bruxbr |
| • | My Favorite Books (11 titles) From Bethany Wesley, managing editor of the Sun Post newspapers. Contributed by Bethany Wesley |
| • | Brain Tinglers (22 titles) These are books that made me re-evaluate the world or at least what I thought about it. Contributed by be.n |
| • | My Favorites (7 titles) From Naomi Shihab Nye, award-winning poet, essayist, children's author and songwriter. Contributed by Naomi Shihab Nye |
| • | Minnesota Mysteries (20 titles) Mysteries set in Minnesota and/or by Minnesota authors. Contributed by JeanneBR |
| • | Books That Are Pink (12 titles) My favorite books with pink covers. Contributed by Tracy |
| • | mystery/adventure (11 titles) Contributed by StormDreamer |
| • | Recently Read Fiction (19 titles) Novels and short works I've read recently. Contributed by be.n |
| • | What I'm Reading/Listening To (11 titles) Contributed by Marcia Wattson |
| • | Knit Lit (13 titles) Knitting books with my favorite knitting projects and/or designs for inspiration Contributed by Jackie L |
| • | Books I Couldn't Put Down (9 titles) Contributed by LibraryGirl |
| • | High Fantasy (4 titles) Great fantasy novels, with minimal wand-waving and hocus-pocus. Contributed by LibraryGirl |
| • | What I've read recently... (5 titles) From Erin Hart, author of "Haunted Ground," and "Lake of Sorrows." Contributed by Erin Hart |
| • | My Favorite Books (9 titles) From Jen Sandbo, editor of "Edina Magazine." Contributed by Jen Sandbo |
| • | What I've been reading lately (6 titles) From Tom Bartel, publisher of Rake magazine. Contributed by Tom Bartel |
| • | My Current Favorite Reads (2 titles) From Alison McGhee, 2006 Minnesota Book Award winner for adult, teen and children's fiction, and author of "Shadow Baby," "Was it Beautiful?" and her latest, "Falling Boy." Contributed by Alison McGhee |
| • | What I'm Reading (5 titles) From Jared Huizenga, editor of Wayzata-Orono-Long Lake Sun Sailor Contributed by Jared Huizenga |
| • | Some of My Favorite Books (8 titles) From Star Tribune web columnist Randy Salas. "A list of some of my favorite books. Many are from my childhood, but I still enjoy rereading them." Contributed by Randy Salas |
| • | Books I've enjoyed recently… (10 titles) From Sally Thompson, editor of the "Plymouth Sun Sailor." "Every month is 'I Love to Read Month' at my house." Contributed by Sally Thompson |
| • | My Favorite Books (6 titles) From Angie Bromeland, editor of "Bloomington Magazine." Contributed by Angie Bromeland |
| • | What I'm Reading (11 titles) From Ellen Hart, author of the Jane Lawless mystery series. Contributed by Ellen Hart |
| • | Bungalow Books (7 titles) My favorite books about bungalow style houses Contributed by Marilyn T. |
| • | What I'm reading... (8 titles) From Amy Ryan, Hennepin County Library Director. Contributed by Amy Ryan |
| • | What I've read recently... (3 titles) From Richard Ford, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Independence Day," "The Sportwriter," and his latest, "The Lay of the Land." Contributed by Richard Ford |
| • | What I'm reading... (5 titles) From K.J. Erickson, author of the Mars Bahr mystery series. Contributed by KJ Erickson |
| • | What's Christine Reading? (5 titles) One of the librarians for the Fantasy/SF/Horror Bookspace shares what is currently on her reading shelf. Contributed by ChristineC |
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