Monthly Reading List

Each month we will provide a list of books centered around a chosen theme. You can use this list to find something new to read, or challenge yourself to expand your reading interests.

June 2021: Oh, Father!

Last month we celebrated mothers, and in June we’ll celebrate fathers. These stories examine the role of Dads, from the good, the bad, and the heroic.

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When Did You Last See Your Father?: A Son’s Memoire of Love and Loss

May 2021: Oh, Mother!

May is the month to celebrate mothers everywhere. These stories about the joys, tears, and frustrations of having a mother will stress the importance of doing just that.

I'm Supposed to Protect You From All This

April 2021: Laughter is the Best Medicine

April is “Humor Month” and we could all use something to laugh about. From the dark and dry to the witty and wry, this selection of books includes something for everyone.

Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson

Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson

squirrel seeks chipmunk by David Sedaris

Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories by Jean Shepherd

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman

March 2021: Stories of Hope

March is “Optimism Month” and in these times we could all use something uplifting. We’ve chosen a selection of books that celebrate the resilience of the human spirit.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle-Stop Café by Fannie Flagg

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

February 2021: Let's Celebrate Black Voices

We should always celebrate Black voices, not just during Black History Month, and literature is one of the best ways to honor some of the community's most illuminating stories. By reading stories about a culture written in their own voices, we can all better understand both the struggles and triumphs of African Americans. Here are some of the most acclaimed books written by African Americans in 2020.