Category: Book Lists

By Katherine Decker, Head of Circulation Monday, January 20, 2025 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This year’s holiday will mark the 30th anniversary of it being a National Day of Service. In addition to being a national day of service, this is also...

By Alison Quill, Senior Circulation Librarian Move over Spotify Wrapped, now it’s time for Lynnfield Public Library’s top books of 2024. The following list is the top 10 books that were circulated within our library. Which ones have you read? 1. The Women by...

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides: Any fictional story that takes place in England (specifically the academic setting of Cambridge) piques my interest. I finished this book in 2 days because the buildup had me eagerly wanting to see how it ended.  Book | Large...

By Alison Quill, Senior Circulation Librarian  The days are getting colder and shorter! Once you’re finished with your holiday shopping, stay indoors and pick up a good book. Check out the titles below, they’re all quick reads to stay inside with on these short...

We’re thankful for all of these great reads. Check one out today! The Host by Stephenie Meyer: A sci-fi book that was very interesting. The same author that wrote the Twilight books, but this time it’s aliens!  Book | eBook | eAudio Lessons in...

Autumn is come, and it’s a good time to settle in with a good book. If you’re not sure what to read next, we have a few suggestions! Sleep Tight by J.H. Markert: While this book ended up having some very basic horror tropes,...

The Wedding People by Alison Espach – Perfect from start to finish. All the characters were interesting and it made me laugh out loud several times.  Book | Large Print | eBook | eAudio  Baby Proof by Emily Giffin – Classic Emily Giffin, a...

by Alison Quill, Senior Circulation Librarian It’s that time of year again. From September 22-28, 2024, ALA’s annual Banned Books Week is held. While the topic may get brought up several times throughout the year, this designated week provides the opportunity to discuss and...

The Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson – I just finished the third book in this trilogy and am amazed at every twist and turn. Every time I thought I had a handle on how the magic worked or what was happening, I quickly discovered...

It’s Back-to-School time!! This is a list of titles to get enthusiastic students (or maybe apprehensive ones too) ready and excited for the new year! Board Books- Gaspard and Lisa’s Ready for School Words by Anne Gutman Book Find Spot at Preschool by Eric...