Blog Tag · Fiction
Spring and Summer Reading
by Sharon Nagel on Apr 15, 2019There is only about a month left in the spring semester at UWM, and that means that soon I will be free from academic responsibilities for the summer. I haven’t been this excited about a summer off since I was a kid. For some people, summer means family vacations, camping, and all kinds of outdoor activities. For me, it means more time to read! Here are some of the titles coming out this summer that I am excited about.
Read moreFavorite Reads of 2018
on Dec 29, 2018The librarians of the Whitefish Bay Public Library pick their favorite reads of 2018.
Read moreWorld War II: Riveting Fiction and Nonfiction about the Second Great World War
by Sharon Nagel on Dec 17, 2018The display in front of the reference desk on the adult side is a perennial favorite - World War II. Both fiction stories and nonfiction books about the Second World are always popular. I like historical fiction myself, and I chose one of my favorite novels of all time - The Illusion of Separateness by Simon Van Booy.
Read moreLast Chance for Big Summer Reads
by Sharon Nagel on Aug 16, 2018As the summer winds down, I realized that one of my favorite things in the Youth Services department is when a family comes in before a vacation, and each kid leaves with a teetering stack of books, having been instructed by their parents to get enough for a week or 10 days. It is clear that they are headed to some idyllic spot with no Internet, and the family will have to entertain themselves without screens or devices. As adults, we rarely have this kind of time to devote to reading, and it really is a shame that we get distracted by work, household chores and Netflix. What would you choose to read if you had an uninterrupted week to do so?
Read moreAudiobook Recommendations
by Scott Lenski on Dec 8, 2016Do you have a long and looming card ride in your future? Help to pass the time by listening to an audiobook. We’ve got quite a few new titles to keep you tuned in during your drive.
Read moreLibrarians Favorite Books of the Year
on Dec 27, 2016Librarians pick their favorite books read this year.
Read moreBook Club Favorites
by Karl Suechting on Jan 6, 2017Over the past two years, I’ve led a book club discussion once a month and I thought it might be interesting to share some of my favorite titles that we’ve read. My selections included some nonfiction as well as fiction. All of the titles were published in the past five years, and only a few were bestsellers.
Read moreEveryday Diversity in Children's Picture Books
by Valerie Morris on Jan 19, 2017In the world of children’s picture books, there still exists a lack of diversity in the illustrations and themes available to children. Improvement has been made over the last few years due to increased awareness through organizations like We Need Diverse Books. It is vital for children of all colors and cultures to read books with multicultural faces and characters that reflect the world around us. While there are multicultural picture books that are written and illustrated to reflect a theme specific to a culture there is also a movement toward books with everyday diversity that depict diverse characters doing everyday activities. The most famous and earliest example of everyday diversity is the book The Snowy Day by Jack Ezra Keats. Here a few of my favorite everyday diversity picture books.
Read moreSummer Reads
by Sharon Nagel on Jun 11, 2018Now is the time of year when all of the summer reading lists appear, so we will supply a short list of fun summer reads that you can find here at the Whitefish Bay Public Library or in the Library System.
Read moreThe Great American Read
by Scott Lenski on May 14, 2018This year PBS is airing The Great American Read, a series of programs “which celebrates the power, passion and joy of reading through the lens of America's 100 best-loved books as chosen by the public.” This is an opportunity for those who love books and literature to engage in a national conversation about our favorite books.
Read moreSYNC Audio Returns
by Allison Fantetti on May 9, 2018Teens and fans of young adult works will be happy to hear that SYNC is back.
Read moreRead Local
by Scott Lenski on Apr 13, 2018Interested in reading local? The last few years there have been a number of really great books that are written by Wisconsinites. Whether you like fiction or nonfiction, mystery or graphic novels, there’s something here for everyone.
Read moreBooks That Your Bookclub Needs to Read
by Karl Suechting on Apr 6, 2018Are you in a book club book or are thinking of joining one? Perhaps you need some new titles to fill out your reading list? Here are several books have been making the rounds in book clubs throughout the country, and a couple of these titles are ones we’ve featured (or are about to feature )at our tea time book club here at Whitefish Bay Library.
Read moreBlack History Month
by Scott Lenski on Feb 9, 2017This is a good opportunity to highlight some great books written by black authors. I think it’s important to read books by diverse authors and Black History Month is a great reminder that we should incorporate authors of color into our reading all year long. Here are some of my picks.
Read moreCult Classic Novels
by Karl Suechting on Feb 8, 2018There are certain novels that almost everyone has read by the time they reach adulthood either because they are assigned it in school or because they are classics that are passed among friends and family. Titles that include “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “A Brave New World” and “Slaughterhouse Five.” But there are plenty of other titles that also deserve cult classic status but are slightly less well known.
Read morePride and Prejudice Reboots
by Emma Fisher on Jan 31, 2018Jane Austen’s charming comedies of manners have delighted and entertained us since the 19th century. Since the publication of Pride and Prejudice in 1813, countless retellings and reimagined versions of the novel have been written. It seems like we just can’t get enough of the story of Mr. Darcy and Lizzy Bennet. Here are some recent adaptations of everyone’s favorite regency romance.
Read moreMilwaukee County Teen Book Award Nominees
by Allison Fantetti on Jan 10, 2018Each year teens around Milwaukee County vote for their favorite book from a list of 15 nominees, the winner wins the Milwaukee County Teen Book Award. The MCTBA was created to promote teen reading and literature by highlighting books published for teens of both quality and appeal.
Read moreNew Historical Fiction
by Karl Suechting on Dec 14, 2017Historical fiction has always been one of my favorite genres, and 2017 has been a great year for new books in this genre. Read about a few that have captured the imagination of readers across the world.
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