Best Books for Babies 2010
A group of Pittsburgh librarians and child development experts selected the Best Books for Babies published in 2009. Share them with a baby in your life!
Before Jack the Ripper, there was the London Monster . . .
This book invites you to be a passenger inside the macabre mind of Edgar Allan Poe as he uncovers his family’s true legacy.
Female Friendships in Fiction
March is Women’s History Month. What better way to celebrate than by checking out these great books – new and old – that highlight the strength, complexity, and enduring power of female friendship?
The American Dream
That old saying “you can choose your friends but not your family” perfectly describes the experiences of J.D. Vance and the struggles of his family in the Rust Belt region in Hillbilly Elegy.
The Beginning of a Revolution
The first in a trilogy, Pierce Brown uses Red Rising as a fantastic starting point for Darrow’s journey towards breaking the rules, changing expectations, and starting a revolution.
Shapeshift Into Romance
Explore the world of paranormal romance in these thrilling shapeshifter novels.
Cabinets of Curiosity: The Many Faces of the Natural History Museum
History of the early beginnings of America’s natural history museums.
“Me Time” Tunes
If you need a break, and you enjoy innovative new sounds, nods to nostalgic jazz, and flawless, soulful vocals, this assortment of albums is just for you.
Once a Gunrunner, Now Heir to an Empire
There’s only one type of princess character I’m ever drawn to—the reluctant and/or rebellious one. Behind the Throne, the first in a new trilogy by K.B. Wagers, delivers the best reluctant princess adventure I’ve read in a long time.
Star Trek: The Original Series
In an era when humans are poised on the edge of forever, Star Trek: The Original Series offers timeless lessons for our exploratory species.