Category: Book Lists

by Spencer Stevens, Cataloging and Technical Services Librarian  Movies That Made History The last few years have seen major firsts at the Academy Awards. This year, Lily Gladstone became the first Native American woman from the United States to be nominated for an acting...

by Marita Klements, Assistant Director It’s always fun to learn what your friends and family have been reading, and the numbers are in for 2023!  Here are some fun facts about Lynnfield’s favorite reads of 2023.  One author appears on this list four times! ...

By Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian Colder weather has arrived, which means we’re settling down for some cozy reading time! See our librarians’ latest favorites below, or stop by the Library and look for the green Staff Picks labels. Barbara, ReferenceLoyalty by Lisa ScottolineBook...

By Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian Cozy fall weather is finally here, and we’re celebrating with books about witches, spies, romance, and even some grilled cheese! Check out our librarians’ favorite September reads below, or stop by the Library and look for the green...

by Samantha Totman, Senior Circulation Librarian We librarians have been busy reading all summer, and we’re ready to share some of our favorites (so far)! Check out the titles we’ve recently loved below. And don’t forget that it’s not too late to join our...

Barbara, ReferenceThe Lioness of Boston by Emily FranklinThe Isabella Stewart Museum is a museum I have always enjoyed visiting thus it was a pleasure to read this novel about its founder. As a young, married woman, Gardner struggled with acceptance into Boston society and...

by Samantha Totman What did Lynnfield love in 2022? We have the answers–for books and movies, that is! Below we’ve listed the books and movies that the community checked out the most last year. If you want to see what all the fuss was...