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Small Books. Big Impact.

Stories for all ages that are short reads and might even peak your interest!

Celebrating Single Mothers in Fiction

Books about single mothers raising kids, paying bills, and defying stereotypes about what families should be—all on little sleep and money.

Grimdark

Grimdark books are centered on moral ambiguity, gritty realism, and a sense of unrelenting bleakness.

Let's Party!

Get ready to celebrate! These guides will help you plan your next party with ideas for food, décor, activities, and everything in between.

How to Think When You Think About Art

Did you miss the chance to take an art appreciation class? Refresh your knowledge about art with the books below!

Rainy Day Boredom Busters

Don't let a rainy day get you down, spark your creativity with these projects!

Journalists: Memoirs & Biographies

Works about the lives, careers, and reflections of those working in news media

Coco Chanel and the little black dress

Coco Chanel redefined women's fashion with youthful ease and confidence. Explore her life and innovations through fiction and non-fiction.

Lives Affected by HIV & AIDS

Biographies and memoirs of people affected by HIV/AIDS. Learn more about the Positive Connections program at the bottom of the page.

Thinking of Starting a Business?

Turn your idea into reality with proven strategies for startups, from validating your concept to scaling growth and managing finances.

Transportation Industry

Getting there really may not be "half the fun," but it really is fascinating to consider all the different ways we can travel.

Business & Technology: Amazon

Love it or hate it, Amazon influences our globally connected culture. Explore the rise and impact of this corporate superpower.

Savory Sustenance: Cookbooks

Take a break from the sweetness of the holidays with some smoky, salty, and spicy recipes!

Get Cozy with Holiday Baking & Cooking

Tired of the same old recipes? There is something for everyone! Options for Gluten-free, Vegan, and perhaps delicious friendly.

Back to School Cooking

It's back to school and back to busy! Here are a variety of cookbooks to help you whip up quick, tasty, and beautiful lunches.

Graphic Adaptations

Looking for a fresh take on an old favorite? Check out these graphic novel adaptations of classic works.

In our feels for a bit of Romance..

Illustrated love stories that will make your heart flutter.

Ghostly Graphic Novels

Check out these middle grade graphic novels featuring ghostly characters, spooky adventures, and supernatural surprises!

Memory

Books on the science of memory, how to live with and prevent memory disorders, and memory care kits for patients and caregivers.

Camping

Get outside for a few days a year, any time of the year.

True Crime: Real Cases, Real Stories

No fictional detectives here—just real crimes, real clues, and the determined people who worked to solve them.

True Crime in CA

True crime and crime history from California

Closed Circle Mysteries

When a crime occurs in an isolated location and the criminal is definitely a part of the group...

STEAM Lab at Home

Explore your science, technology, engineering, art, and math skill at home with these fun resources!

Chem 101

Looking to brush up your chemistry knowledge or learn something new about the chemical world?

Time to Unplug and Go Outside

Let's reset our minds and enjoy what nature has to offer us. Grab one of these recommendations and chase after that sun - fun for all ages!

New Year, New Worlds

Embark on a new adventure this year with these first-in-series novels.

If you Liked: A Court of Thorns and Roses

These love stories add an element of enchantment to the romance.

Guilds at Work: Labor Unions in Fantasy & Sci Fi

From witches' guilds to superhero unions—imaginative tales that explore organized labor and reflect our reality.
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