Winter is a season for quiet contemplation and restoration of our emotional reserves. This collection of books present different concepts from around the world to gain new perspectives on self-care, inner nourishment, and living in the present during difficult times.
Read MoreWhether you are looking for some escapist reading or just a fantastic yarn to get lost in on a chilly day, this diverse new crop of fantasy books is sure to add a dose of magic to your reading routine.
Read MoreIn October, or Samhain, as it is known to pagans, the veil between the dead and the living is particularly thin. This week we’re exploring titles with a slightly ghoulish ring to them.
Read MoreIn honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, take some time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people and acknowledge their important contributions.
Read MoreOf late, journalists have been under attack, their professional ethics and morals impugned. Here are several novels and a memoir that regard the demanding, frequently lonely lives of women journalists.
Read MoreA spotlight on the books written and edited by our 2020 Ideas Festival speakers, for your reading pleasure.
Read MoreOur newsfeeds and news sources are full of images and reports of violence and anger. Here are a few titles to help us maintain some equilibrium.
Read MoreFrom foodie memoirs to foodie fiction, this collection of books is sure to whet your appetite.
Read MoreIt’s the dog days of summer, and these thrilling reads may be just the ticket to add some excitement into the slow, hot days ahead.
Read MoreAs of this writing, many borders are closed to US travelers. That shouldn’t stop anyone from thinking about and planning for when the world opens back up. This is also an opportunity to explore within the US itself. Bon voyage!
Read MoreHumor comes in many different shapes and forms. From unconventional police procedurals to historical biographies, memoirs, apocalyptic fiction, and romantic comedies, this list offers something to suit various palates.
Read MoreThis month the Maplewood Township Committee issued a proclamation declaring June 2020 Caribbean Heritage Month. Since 2006, June has been designated as Caribbean American Heritage Month by Presidential Proclamation. This month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people and their contributions to the United States.
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GAY PRIDE TITLESWe celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in all its infinite variety.
Read MoreAs readers, we have many resources available to us for educating ourselves about racism and antiracism. This list includes selected nonfiction titles which are available to borrow from our eLibrary. The list is not intended to be comprehensive but rather to serve as a starting point. Share and discuss what you read so that you may engage in antiracist conversations and begin to transform your thoughts and words into meaningful action.
Read MoreReading fiction helps to build empathy as much as reading nonfiction helps to inform. These stories by Black writers, which range from literary to speculative to romance to family fiction, speak to the variety of lived experiences of Black people. We encourage you to use this selected list as a jumping off point to seek out other works by these authors and others.
Read MoreThis just might be the time to re-invent yourself or start your own business. Here are some titles in e-format to help you get started.
Read MoreAlthough the Maplewood Ideas Festival is postponed and the Library is closed to the public, the library’s online resources are available to Maplewood Library cardholders around the clock. Here is a selection of works by this year’s participants available online as an eBook or eAudiobook.
Read MoreThis year’s Pulitzer Prize winners are available in e-format for the following titles:
Read MoreMay is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States, recognizing the achievements and contributions that generations have made to our society and culture.
Read MoreRomance titles come in a variety of subgenres: Sci-fi/supernatural, LGBTQ, Suspense, Contemporary, Holiday, etc. Maplewood Library cardholders currently have access to eBooks in the Romance Bookcloud collection.
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