DonateHunger Action Month Book Recommendations (2024)
Check out the following books on hunger and food insecurity.
Read More2024 Disability Pride Month Fiction
The Framed Women of Ardemore House by Brandy SchillaceA neurodivergent, hyperlexic book editor, Jo Jones, taking possession of a possibly haunted family estate in North Yorkshire, finds herself at the center of a murder investigation when the groundskeeper is found dead and a family portrait goes missing, and to clear her name, she must unearth the […]
Read More2024 Pride Fiction
Check out this list of NEW LGBTQIA+ FICTION!
Read MoreGraphic Historical Fiction
These books explore history through realistic fictional stories. This list does not include books with fantastical elements or adaptions of existing books. Looking for more books to read? Check our ever growing collection of book lists created by library staff.
Read MoreGentle Reads Fiction Recommendations
Gentle reads tend to be timeless stories featuring endearing protagonists with universal appeal. Their stories are hopeful, often laced with humor, and leave feeling optimistic and comforted. Gentle reads are frequently associated with certain genres — like classics, cozy mysteries, light romances, relationship fiction, and Christian fiction. However, any fiction that meets the criteria may […]
Read MoreBooks on the Indigenous History of the United States of America
The following nonfiction titles provide a general overview of indigenous history in the United States.
Read MoreBooks on Pre-Columbian Civilizations in Latin America
Visit this digital map for a full view of indigenous groups in Central and South America Overview Pre-Columbian civilizationsWikipedia list of pre-Columbian cultures Pre-Colombian Map of Central America and South America:Hagen, Victor Wolfgang von , Bushnell, Geoffrey H.S. , Murra, John V. , Soustelle, Jacques , Willey, Gordon R. , Sanders, William T. , Patterson, […]
Read MoreBook Recommendations Based on Solito by Javier Zamora
The following books provide a clearer picture on life as an immigrant crossing the US/Mexico border.
Read MoreRomantasy Book Recommendations
Have you heard about Romantasy? It’s a fairly popular subgenre that mixes romance and fantasy.
Read MoreN. Scott Momaday (1934‐2024)
N. Scott Momaday (1934‐2024) was recognized as one of the most distinguished Native American authors in the 21st century.
Read More2024 Reading Challenge from MA Center for the Book
The Robbins Library is very happy to partner with the Massachusetts Center for the Book on their year-long reading challenge. 2023 was the first year of the challenge, and no doubt it will be just as fun in 2024!
Read MoreStaff’s Best Books of 2023
If you’re a book lover like we assume you are, we know you love best books lists. As 2023 reaches its end, everyone is sharing what titles left a memorable impression. Here’s a compilation of staff favorites to make the holiday season a bit less stressful (and to add to your tbr pile)!
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