Posts Categorized: Recommended Reads

Title: Out There Screaming; An Anthology of New Black Horror edited by Jordan Peele A chilling and captivating horror anthology that centers on Black experiences while offering something spooky for everyone. This collection introduced me to incredible new authors, delivered scares in a variety of ways, and served as a thrilling reminder of just how […]

Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind the Food that Isn’t Food by Chris Van Tulleken   “The author, an infectious disease doctor, does a masterful job presenting the harm caused by ultra-processed foods to our physical and mental health as well as the environment. This book motivated me to change my diet and see the need for […]

“The Cartographers” by Peng Shepherd “In this engrossing story of secrets, maps, and chosen family, Peng Shepard asks what makes a place “real”: Seeing it on a map? Seeing it with your own eyes? Or is a place only as real as the people you find there? A must-read for fans of academic-flavored mystery craving […]

Games for Dead Girls by Jen Williams “For those who like their beach reads on the darker side…Charlie has always loved to tell stories–or has Charlie always loved to lie? This dark thriller with twisting timelines follows several stories that ultimately all tie in to one horrific summer at an English beach. The consequences of the […]

An inside look at our favorite reads last year! Library staff has compiled a large list of their favorite reads in 2022. Need inspiration to find a new read? Check it out.