Heartwarming Fantasy for Chilly Winter Days
As the days grow shorter and the wind blows colder, it’s the perfect time to curl up with some cozy fantasy. The following titles are chock full of good-hearted witches, animal friendships, chosen families, and tea so good it might just be magical.
Genre Guide – Mythological Retellings
Readers who like historical fiction may also enjoy Mythological Retellings. Check out this list! You can sign up for a free library card here. If you are new to our eResources, check … Continued
The Monster Match
What do you do when you’re working in the lab late at night, and your eyes behold a DREAMY site!? These picks are for those who are looking for their … Continued
Genre Guide – 21st Century Space Operas
Whether it’s the second part of ‘Dune’ or the new ‘Foundation’ series that’s got you excited, you may be a fan of space operas and not yet realize it. The … Continued
Genre Guide – Time Travel Sci-Fi
Whether it’s a chance to peruse the past, go back to the future, or hit “restart” on your life, stories about traveling through time remain perennial favorites. Here’s a selection … Continued
Genre Guide – Hopepunk
As defined by author Alexandra Rowland in 2017, hopepunk is a speculative subgenre about not giving up, even when things seem bleak. Unlike noblebright stories, hopepunk tales don’t guarantee a … Continued
Mythology in Our World
When you think of mythology and fantasy, you might imagine kingdoms of gods, battles against supernatural creatures, or the epic creation of different worlds – stories that feel like they’re … Continued
Monstrous Transformations
“As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous vermin.” When Gregor Samsa inexplicably turns into a big gross bug, … Continued
Perilous Adventures
Delve into the daring escapades of these intrepid travelers. Venture across dangerous landscapes, sentient lakes, open seas, outer space, life and death! Hopefully you’re in the mood for gods and demons, pirate queens, powerful artifacts from vanished worlds, and mountain outlaws, because you’ll find all that and more in the pages of the books below.
Pride Month Picks for Teens
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh recognizes Pride month by celebrating LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and more) individuals of all races, genders, classes, sexualities, and identities. Celebrating Pride … Continued