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Beginner’s Guide to Horror Fiction

Get ready for spooky season with this introduction to horror fiction.

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Beginner's Guide to Audiobooks

Curious about audiobooks? Read this guide to learn the benefits of audiobooks and how to pick the right ones to listen to.

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Beginner’s Guide to Manga

Learn how to start reading manga.

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Searching for Clues, Love, and Magic (and Zombies!?)

Here are some of our favorites by Asian American authors—from fun and fascinating mystery, sweet and fiery romance, action-filled and entrancing fantasy, all the way to bone-chilling horror.

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Stuck Together

If only forced proximity would always lead to love! In these romantic novels, it does. Content ranges from chaste to steamy.

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Compelling Pacific Islander Stories

A collection of books and films encapsulating the rich culture and history of the Pacific Islander experience.

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Book Chat with Library Staff, Part Five

Library staff members joined Allyson and Becca to bring you what they have been reading, listening to, and enjoying recently.

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Danger, Romance, Space, Magic, and Lesbian Librarians Saving the Day

Stories with everything the title says, told through a queer lens.

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Book Chat with Library Staff, Part Six

Becca and Allyson lead regular sessions during which staff learn about what everyone is reading or watching. Enjoy some of our latest recommendations.

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Stories that Reflect

We love fiction because it holds a mirror to humanity, but each mirror reflects something different. The titles spotlighted here are as varied in what they reflect and how they do it as are the authors who wrote the books.

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Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Remembrance

Juneteenth, also known as Black Independence Day, Jubilee Day, or Emancipation Day for Black Americans, is a holiday that commemorates the day the last enslaved people were emancipated in the United States on June 19, 1865 with the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. This was two and a half years after slavery was abolished more broadly in the United States through the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, and six months before the 13th Amendment in December 1865 made slavery unconstitutional. It is a day to celebrate freedom and also to remember the genocide of enslaved African Americans.

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Great Summer Reads for Beaches, Hammocks, and Poolsides

Find your next summer read with these fiction titles.

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2023 Staff Picks: Historical Fiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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Stories of Experience

How people celebrate Pride is as varied as the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. These books share an array of perspectives, but are still only a small selection of the LGBTQIA+ experience.

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Resistance, Liberation, and Joy

Too often, we hear about trans experiences rooted in trauma, shame, and fear. It's important that those stories exist, but we argue it's equally (if not more) important that trans stories rooted in joy also exist. Trans people, as well as people of other genders, need to see that the trans community is a beautiful community "that has resistance, liberation, joy and magic at its core" *(Cosmopolitan UK).*

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Perspectives on Disability

Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture even though one in five people in the United States lives with a disability. All of these books and films show what it is like to live with various disabilities.

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Movie Musicals of the 21st Century

These fun "new classics" musicals are one sure way to get your toes tapping. Recommended by Cecilia Cygnar.

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The Greens of Summer

Summer is a time to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. This means picnics, cookouts, camping, and hitting the beach. It's also a time to exercise that green thumb of yours. So get out into the garden and grow some stuff.

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Laugh Until You Die

Horror and comedy mix well in these cheeky horror films. You'll be laughing one minute and scared the next.

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2018 Staff Picks: Mystery and Thriller

Our expert staff take a look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2018 Staff Picks: Fiction

Our expert staff take a look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2018 Staff Picks: Movies and TV

Our expert staff take a look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2018 Staff Picks: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Our expert staff take a look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2018 Staff Picks: Music

Our expert staff take a look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2018 Staff Picks: Graphic Novels

Our expert staff take a look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2018 Staff Picks: Nonfiction

Our expert staff take a look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2019 Staff Picks: Nonfiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2019 Staff Picks: Graphic Novels

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2019 Staff Picks: Young Adult

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2019 Staff Picks: TV Series

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2019 Staff Picks: Mystery and Suspense

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2019 Staff Picks: Music

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2019 Staff Picks: Movies

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2019 Staff Picks: Fiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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Oscar Nominations 2024

Here are some of this year's Academy Award nominees that you can check out and watch at home.

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Black History Month: Books

For Black History Month, we're highlighting staff-recommended books written by black authors or featuring black characters, for readers of all ages.

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Black History Month: Music

For Black History Month, we're highlighting staff-recommended music created and performed by black musicians.

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Cyberpunk Icons

Cyberpunk incorporates advanced technology in dystopian settings. Technology can work as ally or enemy, or sometimes both.

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Native American and Indigenous Voices in Fiction

Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and life experiences of Native and Indigenous people in these adult fiction books.

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Book Chat with Library Staff

Allyson and Becca invited fellow Skokie Public Library staff members to share what they have been reading and enjoying recently. Now we're sharing them with you!

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Book Chat with Library Staff, Part Two

Allyson and Becca, with many Skokie Public Library staff members, got together to bring you what they have been reading, listening to, and enjoying recently.

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Escape into the World of Video Games

Ly, Neil, Penny, and Perry recommend games--in this list, you'll find titles from a variety of genres, from puzzles to story-rich, character-driven games. If you are new to video games, here are some definitions of gaming terms used on this list: - Platformer: These games heavily feature platforms. To progress, players have to jump between them and avoid obstacles. Super Mario is a popular example of a platform-type game. - Rhythm: These games use music to enhance the game. Players have to time button presses to the beat of the music playing (sometimes to simulate playing musical instruments). Popular examples include Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero. - Sandbox: This type of game lets players build their own world to interact with. A popular example is Minecraft.

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A Long List of Short Novels

These books, each with 220 pages or fewer, are perfect for these strange times where our focus is so divided. Some classics, some contemporary, these novels might be low on pages but they are high on entertainment.

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Book Chat with Library Staff, Part Three

Along with many Skokie Public Library staff members, Allyson and Becca bring you what they have been reading, listening to, and enjoying recently.

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Book Chat with Library Staff, Part Four

Members of our staff join Allyson and Becca to share what they have been reading, listening to, and enjoying recently.

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2020 Staff Picks: Thrillers, Suspense, and Mysteries

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2020 Staff Picks: Movies

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2020 Staff Picks: Science Fiction, Dystopia, and Fantasy

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2020 Staff Picks: Nonfiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2020 Staff Picks: Romance

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2020 Staff Picks: Music

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2020 Staff Picks: Fiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2020 Staff Picks: Teen

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2020 Staff Picks: Graphic Novels

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2020 Staff Picks: TV Series

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2020 Patron Picks

Some of the books, films, and TV series you and your neighbors have enjoyed this year.

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Beginner's Guide to Manga: Staff Favorites

We love these and think you will find something here to love, as well!

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2023 Staff Picks: Mystery, Suspense, and Thrillers

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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Novels in Verse for Teens and Adults

If you aren't sure how you feel about poetry, novels in verse are a great place to start. The poems come together to tell one overarching story. They are generally short enough to read quickly, and every word and pause is carefully chosen to make the greatest impact.

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Beyond Manga: The Asian American Experience in Graphic Novels

Many people still think of manga as a Japanese graphic novel when talking about graphic novels with Asian protagonists. Here we have curated several graphic novels written or illustrated by Asian American creators.

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I Like Big Bugs and I Cannot Lie

To commemorate this summer's Brood X Cicada invasion, we've put together a list of our favorite media featuring big bugs.

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Kingdom of Dragons

Where are the dragons? Our list of suggested books and movies has something for dragon enthusiasts (or dragonologists) of all ages.

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Magic | Realism | More

Whether the author uses a pan-ethnic term such as Latino or Hispanic to describe their identity, or by their family's Hispanic origin group, the rich history of literary tradition (often, but not always, with hints of the fantastic) shines brightly in all of these stories.

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The Joy of Cooking

Want some help with your next meal? Looking to learn more about food from around the world? Our staff share some of their favorite cookbooks from our awesome collection.

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What's on the Menu?

We are excited to share with you a sample of our favorite literary recipes for mystery, love, and life.

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For the Love of Coffee

Pour yourself a cup and get cozy with these coffee-inspired reads.

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Differently Dead

American funerary practices are big business that have little to do with the naturalness of death. Author and non-profit undertaker Caitlin Doughty wrote, “Due to the corporatization and commercialization of deathcare, we have fallen behind the rest of the world when it comes to proximity, intimacy, and ritual around death.” But that is changing—with the green burial movement, in particular. These books and movies explore alternatives to current mainstream funerary and deathcare practices.

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What's to Eat?

Devour some delicious movies about food, cooking, chefs, and restaurants.

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Feminist Movement and Theory

The feminist movement has been around for many decades and has had strong voices in each generation. These books focus on the issues that have gained momentum in recent years, with an emphasis on including the perspectives of all people.

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2021 Staff Picks: Nonfiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2021 Staff Picks: Historical Fiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2021 Staff Picks: Music

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2021 Staff Picks: Romance

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles. New to romance? Read our [Beginner's Guide](https://skokielibrary.info/blog/217/beginners-guide-to-romance-books/).

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Crafting Handmade Gifts

Want to make some handmade gifts this holiday season? Try one of these great crafting books.

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2021 Staff Picks: Teens

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2021 Staff Picks: Movies

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2021 Staff Picks: Mysteries, Thrillers, and Suspense

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2021 Staff Picks: Literary Fiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2021 Staff Picks: Graphic Novels

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2021 Staff Picks: Biographies and Memoirs

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2021 Staff Picks: TV Series

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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Spotlight on Women in Film: Directors You Should Know

We think you will enjoy these movies, compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

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Sweet Reads

Our library staff make their swooning and romantic Valentine's Day reading picks.

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Inspiration: Stories of Women's Accomplishments

These books and films celebrate women who've made an indelible mark on the world, even if the history books previously failed to name them.

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I'm with the Band

From K-pop to rock to country to soca music, this is a fun list about boy bands, girl groups, and pursuing your dreams while falling in love.

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Adult Romances That Won't Make You Blush

Enjoy these romance titles that are full of charm and intimacy, without graphic details.

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Wandering the Pages of Chicagoland

Enjoy these selections of adult and teen fiction and graphic novels by local authors or that take place in the Chicago area.

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Haunted Houses

That noise you hear in the middle of the night--is it the house settling? Or is it something more sinister? In these books, it is the later and the house is haunted. Our staff chose favorite stories about things that go bump in the night.

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Beginner's Guide to Horror: Staff Favorites

Library staff share their favorite horror titles.

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What Is Mental Health?

In collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC, here are titles to help start the conversation on and provide an introduction to mental health.

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2022 LitLounge Book Discussion Titles

LitLounge is the North Shore’s social book discussion group, brought to you in partnership with Morton Grove Public Library. We get together the second Wednesday of every month (please see the library calendar for registration information). Here are the books we discussed in 2022.

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Reel Witches

From movies to TV series, we've got something to cast the right viewing spell.

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Kanopy Favorites

Great movies you can stream using Kanopy. Watch and enjoy.

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What Is Depression?

Here is a diverse list of titles to provide an introduction to depression, produced in collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC.

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Remixed Classics for Teens

If you tried and could not get into the classics you were assigned to read in school, try these modern adaptations, inspirations, reimaginings, and retellings that address problematic aspects and rework the original stories to put marginal groups in the spotlight, all while staying faithful to the classic's themes.

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Filipino American Heritage Month

Our staff suggests books and films written by Filipino authors or featuring Filipino characters.

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Colleen Hoover Readalikes

Whether you have read all of Colleen Hoover's books or have one on hold, here are some related books you might also enjoy.

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What Is Domestic Violence?

These books introduce the topic of domestic violence, produced in collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC.

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2022 Movie Discussion Titles

Each month we screen a movie and then talk about it. These are 2022 films.

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2022 Staff Picks: Music

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share favorite albums.

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2022 Staff Picks: Biographies and Memoirs

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2022 Staff Picks: Historical Fiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2022 Staff Picks: Television

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share some favorite titles.

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2022 Staff Picks: Movies

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2022 Staff Picks: Teens

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share some of their favorite titles.

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2022 Staff Picks: Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2022 Staff Picks: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2022 Staff Picks: Graphic Novels

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2022 Staff Picks: Romance

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2022 Staff Picks: Literary Fiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2022 Staff Picks: Nonfiction

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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Suicide Prevention

In collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC, here are some titles that can help provide perspective and solidarity in times of need.

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Bad Love

If you can't stand conversation hearts because you prefer your hearts black and cold, this is the list for you. This is love gone bad. Romance gone wrong. And the perfect antidote to those with hearts in their eyes.

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Romance for Skeptics

Romance might not be everybody's cup of tea, and that's okay. Here are some titles that feature romance in a nontraditional, yet entertaining way.

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On Grief and Grieving

Grief at losing a loved one is an emotion that we all experience at some point or another. Grief is never easy and can be overwhelming. Here are some books that explore how people have navigated death, as well as titles to help people find their own path and make sense of the extreme emotions that accompany loss.

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Remixed Adult Classics for the Modern Reader

So many classics portray a world where marginalized people either don’t exist or lead awful lives, but these modern adaptations, inspirations, reimaginings, or retellings have reworked the originals to put these groups in the spotlight, all while staying faithful to the classic's themes.

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Preserving Culture and the Power of Inspiration

This list of music and nonfiction books for Black History Month 2022 likely features one or more ways to feed your soul.

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Black Joy

This list is inspired by Kleaver Cruz's The Black Joy Project, "a digital and real-world effort to center Black joy." Cruz says, "When we acknowledge that we exist in an anti-Black world that is set up to ensure we do not live, to choose life and to choose to enjoy aspects of that life is a radical act. Centering on Black joy [doesn't] ignore the realities of our collective pain; rather, it is about holding the pain and injustices we experience as Black folks around the world in tension with the joy we experience in the pain’s midst. Black joy is healing, resistance, and regeneration."

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Black Wizards and Lovers and P.I.s, Oh My!

In a Tor.com article entitled "The Role Publishing Plays in the Commodification of Black Pain," L.L. McKinney writes, "We know that for every 'issue' book, we need at least five more where we can go on adventures, fall in love, solve mysteries, be heroes, do everyday things like everyone else. Black readers need to see themselves in narratives outside of racism, slavery, Jim Crow, police brutality. As do non-Black readers.” From cozy mysteries to thrillers, science fiction to fantasy, and romance to horror, here we celebrate some of our favorites.

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Teen Activists in Fiction

Get inspired to get involved in resistance movements and take political action like the teens in these fiction titles.

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Visually Stunning Films

Give your eyeballs a treat with these ground-breaking, fascinating, and gorgeous films.

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Muslim Voices: Grades K-8

From picture books to chapter books and nonfiction, these books offer varied insights into Muslim life, especially in childood.

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2023 Oscar Nominees

Here are some Academy Award nominees you can check out and watch at home.

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Celebrating Jewish Voices

Explore and get inspired by Jewish biographies, culinary traditions, and memoirs.

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Jewish Life and Culture in Film

From feature films to documentaries, explore a wide range of stories of the Jewish experience. There is something for everyone to watch and enjoy.

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Pride TV Series

Celebrate Pride Month with these binge-worthy shows.

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Essential Nonfiction Exploring Asian Culture and Asian American Experiences

To honor Asian and Asian American heritage, we've put together a list of nonfiction books that explore Asian culture and Asian American experiences throughout history.

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Enthralling Asian American Fiction

Here are some of our staff's favorite fiction titles written by Asian American authors. These books will make you laugh, cry, and captivate you until the end.

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Nonfiction for Your Summer Reading

Find your next summer read with these nonfiction titles.

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Summer Viewing: Film and TV

Whether you are in the mood for pure escapism or want to do some armchair traveling, we suggest choosing from this wide selection of films and TV.

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Fiction for Reading This Summer

We love these fiction titles that are perfect for summer.

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Pride Documentaries

Celebrate Pride Month with these illuminating and informative documentaries.

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What to Read if You Loved the Hulu TV Series 'Only Murders in the Building'

Here are some mystery and true crime suggestions.

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Beginner's Guide to Audiobooks: Staff Favorites

Library staff share their favorite audiobook titles.

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Beginner’s Guide to Romance Books

Romance provides readers with entertainment, sexual empowerment, emotional fulfillment, lots of fun, and an emotionally satisfying happily ever after (or at least a happily for now). And in this day and age, who doesn't want that?

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Beginner's Guide to World Cinema: Staff Favorites

We love film from around the world! Here's a collection of some our staff favorites.

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Beginner's Guide to Young Adult Novels

Our staff members enjoy these young adult titles.

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Beginner's Guide to Classic YA

Young adult (YA) literature, broadly defined as books intended for those ages 12 to 18, wasn’t officially recognized as a category until the 1960s. Even though these books are based on the lives of teens, readers of all ages enjoy them. Here are some of the most influential YA titles throughout the years.

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Senior Sleuths and Senior Crooks

Solving mysteries (and committing crimes) is not just for the young. These senior sleuths (and crooks) use the wisdom of their years to crack cases and take down bad guys (or to be the bad guy).

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Staff Favorites from the ALA Challenged Books List

Here at Skokie Public Library, we are committed to [intellectual freedom](https://skokielibrary.info/blog/402/our-values-intellectual-freedom). More information about Banned Books Week and the titles on this list can be found on the [American Library Association's website](https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10/archive).

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Delve into Native and Indigenous Communities, Cultures, and Histories

Broaden your knowledge about the various tribes and the unique challenges Native and Indigenous communities face.

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2023 Staff Picks: Television

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2023 Staff Picks: Memoir and Biography

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2023 Staff Picks: Movies

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2023 Staff Picks: Teen

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2023 Staff Picks: Romance

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2023 Staff Picks: Literary Fiction

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2023 Staff Picks: Music

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2023 Staff Picks: Nonfiction

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2023 Staff Picks: Graphic Novels

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2023 Staff Picks: Horror

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2023 Staff Picks: Science Fiction and Fantasy

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Perennial Favorites

I’m an Illinois Master Gardener and simply cannot rest on my laurels (pun intended). I’m never satisfied with how my garden looks and while there may be newer books out there, I keep referring to these tried and true sources over and over again. At the risk of offending your sense of humor (again), check 'em out!

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Pride Movies

Celebrate Pride Month with these critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films from around the world.

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2023 Movie Discussion Titles

Each month we screen a movie and then talk about it. These are the films we discussed in 2023.

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Understanding Artificial Intelligence

There's a lot of information out there on artificial intelligence (AI). Here are some resources to help you wrap your mind around this complicated topic.

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Murder! ... in Space!

Space is a dangerous place, made all the more dangerous by fellow humans. Read and watch these murder and detective stories that show that murder is not limited to planet earth.

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Pride Reads

Celebrate Pride Month with a great book!

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Delve into Native and Indigenous Communities, Cultures, and Histories

Broaden your knowledge about various tribes and the unique challenges Native and Indigenous communities face with these nonfiction titles.

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Spotlight on Women Directors: Documentaries

Enjoy this wide array of critically acclaimed documentaries from around the world. Compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

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Honoring Native American and Indigenous Voices: Feature Movies and TV Series

Enjoy this selection of movies and TV series.

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Spotlight on Women Directors: Independent Films

We believe these critically acclaimed under the radar gems deserve to be seen more often. Compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

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Spotlight on Women Directors: Movers and Shakers

These influential directors have broken barriers in film and have established themselves as "directors to watch." Compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

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Spotlight on Women Directors: World Films

Enjoy this wide variety of critically acclaimed international feature films from around the world. Compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

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2024 Staff Picks: Movies

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share some favorite titles.

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2024 Staff Picks: Television

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share some favorite titles.

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Embrace Nature

Whether the nature you know is outside your back door or in a remote wilderness destination, there is endless beauty and wonder to be celebrated in the natural world. Skokie library staff share some favorite books about nature and the benefits of getting outdoors.

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Hope for the Planet

We could all use a little hope to counter climate change anxiety. These books describe the efforts, inventions, and policy changes aimed at saving the planet, and suggest what you, too, can do.

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Climate Emergency

In 2013, the United Nations and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a globally peer reviewed report that concluded, "climate change is real and human activities, largely the release of polluting gases from burning fossil fuel (coal, oil, gas), is the main cause." Here are some books to help make sense of the impact of climate change.

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If You Liked 'Bridgerton'...

You may like these books and movies that are similar to the hit Netflix series.

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Perspectives of Hispanic Heritage on Screen

This list represents only a small selection of the vast diversity of themes, perspective, and genres of Latine filmmaking and television. It's a great place to get you started.

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Books for Nature Lovers

Some fiction, some nonfiction, all great books for those who love the outdoors.

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2020 Staff Picks: Horror

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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Sikh Awareness and Appreciation

The state of Illinois has designated April as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month to recognize the many ways Sikh Americans have influenced American history, achievement, culture, and innovation.

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Movie Watching for the Summer

We've got you covered with these titles for an awesome stay-at-home movie night.

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TV Series Watching for the Summer

For those long summer nights, check out these ideas for watching.

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Let's Go on an Adventure!

Whether you are diving into a fiction book featuring time traveling, magic, and distant places, or traveling vicariously through nonfiction, we have selected a variety of titles to satisfy your wanderlust this summer and beyond.

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Suspense and Thrillers for the Summer

Enjoy this variety of suspense and thriller novels during the summer and beyond.

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Summer Sleuths

We've selected a variety of mysteries to enjoy during the summer and beyond.

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Summer Lovin'

Enjoy one or more of these romance novels this summer and beyond.

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Summer Chills

In the mood for horror and spooky stories? Enjoy these books this summer and beyond.

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Beginner's Guide to Horror: Staff-Favorite Classics

Staff recommend their favorite classic horror novels.

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2022 Staff Picks: Horror

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2021 Staff Picks: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

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2024 Staff Picks: Music

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2024 Staff Picks: Nonfiction

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2024 Staff Picks: Horror and Science Fiction

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2024 Staff Picks: Literary Fiction

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2024 Staff Picks: Romance

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2024 Staff Picks: Teen Graphic Novels

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2024 Staff Picks: Fantasy

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2024 Staff Picks: Mystery, Suspense, and Thrillers

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Islam is the second-largest world religion. These books explore the religion, the current struggles the Muslim community is facing, and its influence in people's lives in their own voices as written in memoirs.

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Muslim Stories and Voices in Documentaries

These films feature Muslim stories that move beyond stereotypes and show the complexity and diversity of the Muslim community.

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From action to romance, explore a wide range of stories of the Muslim experience in films made by or starring Muslim actors and creators.

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From fantasy to literary fiction to romance, explore a wide range of stories of the Muslim experience.

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Whether you are looking for books with teens who are Muslim or wonderful stories that happen to be written by Muslim authors, explore these books from a variety of genres that everyone can enjoy.

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