If you’re looking for a good book to read and are in need of some recommendations – check out these themed lists compiled by Greenwich Librarians!
National Immigrant Heritage Month:
June is National Immigrant Heritage Month, a time to celebrate diversity and immigrants’ shared American heritage and their stories.
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month:
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Celebrate Pride Month with an offering from our Digital Library Collection, featuring fiction, non-fiction as well as memoirs.
Read it Before You See It:
Check out these books to read and then watch the movie or TV show. If you don’t have any of these streaming services don’t feel too bad, the book will probably be better than the show.
Robin’s Fiction Goodies:
Robin is one of our biggest readers at Greenwich Library and now you can check out some of her personal fiction/mystery/thriller “goodies” from the last few years. Enjoy!
Intriguing Mysteries:
A mix of mystery writers, some published decades ago and others just recently, but all have one thing in common, each writes beautifully.
Books Set in Far-Away Places:
If you need a change of scenery, why not try one of these engrossing fiction ebooks, all set in far-away, exotic locales!
Novel Ladies:
Women jump out of their comfort zones and are pleasantly surprised at what they discover.
If You Liked Mrs. America, You’ll Enjoy These:
Brush up on feminism and the most memorable wave: second-wave feminism and the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) movement. Read up on icons such as Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chishol, Bella Abzug, Jill Ruckelshaus, and many other collective voices that took part in the movement and the history of feminism that continues to fuel movements past and present.
Calming eBooks:
Need a little inspiration to help you through these uncertain times? Try one of these non-fiction eBook gems from our digital collection to bring some zen back into your daily routine.
On My “To-Be-Read” Pile:
Greenwich Librarian Stephen shares some of the books that are on his “To-Be-Read” list, which he’ll now have lots of time to read! Check out these books to read to see if any titles spark your interest.
Borrow Now, Cook Later:
These cookbooks will give you the inspiration to get you cooking. Check your pantry, see what ingredients you have, and then try a new recipe.
Best Business Books:
Pick up an ebook or audiobook on investment, financial history, corporate finance, and key subjects in the business world.
2020 Audie Award Winners:
As one of the most popular formats available, downloadable audiobooks have become full-fledged productions with amazing casts narrating these exceptional stories. Here are the best of the best.
Movies on Hoopla to Enjoy Right Now:
Movies with Romance and Humor:
Movie gems that convince us that dreams really do come true.
Great Comedians:
Enjoy some of our greatest comedians, who may be from yesterday year, but whose routines live on forever.
Unflappable Lady Detectives:
Watch English and Australian female detectives, whose relentless pursuit of the bad guys is a mix of brilliance, quirkiness, and humor.
Film Noir on Hoopla:
Why not watch a few classic film noirs courtesy of the Library and hoopla? Gangsters, double-crossers, sinister ladies, dark alleys, and smoking guns. Here are just a few of the titles you can watch on your smart TV, computer, or tablet.
Greenwich Library staff are some of the most prolific readers in our community and are always looking to share their recommendations, no matter the genre. Looking for titles based on category? Check out what our librarians are reading and loving here: greenwichlibrary.org/staff-picks. Or, get personalized recommendations based on your reading tastes here: greenwichlibrary.org/forms/personalized-reading-recommendations.
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Questions? Contact:
Greenwich Library
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