Best Fictional Friendships in Literature | Adult Booklist
Literature is full of fictional friendships: Jo and Laurie, Emma and Harriet, Gene and Phineas, Nel and Sula, Janie and Pheoby, Gus and Woodrow.* The theme of “friendship” is one that can
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Legends and Lattes | Cozy Fantasy
Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes By Travis BaldreeAdult Fiction Legends and Lattes is a cozy fantasy that takes place within a D&D-like world. When Viv, an
Switchboard Soldiers | Staff Review
Another great true story by Jennifer Chiaverini! These amazing women were indispensable to the winning of WWI.
All Together Now: Books about Kindness and Community for Summer Reading | Librarian List
Here it is again: summer is upon us! That means long days at the pool, hikes to see waterfalls, family vacations, sunburns, and of course: summer reading. The theme for Orem Public Library’s
Books That are Sweet Like Honey | Librarian List
Check out some fun titles that are sweet like honey!
Cat’s Cradle: The Golden Twine | New Book Review
Cat’s Cradle: The Golden Twine By Jo RiouxGraphic Novel A foundling was born in the Land of Monsters and brought to the Valley of Galatea by a fire-breathing dragon, or so the story goes.
Meet Your Librarian | New Library Display
Enjoy these recommendations from our first "Meet Your Librarian" display and come check them out at the library!
Where the World Ends | Staff Pick
I wasn't sure I wanted to read this book because one Lord of the Flies is enough for me. However, I persevered, and I can highly recommend this Teen fiction. It is unlike anything I have
Asian-American Authors | Librarian List
Author Veeda Bybee’s latest book, Shining a Light, celebrates the lives of 40 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who changed America and the world. Veeda will be joining us for two
Station Eleven | Book Review
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel is a post-apocalyptic novel that explores how art and creativity are impacted by a global pandemic.
Books about the Civil Rights Movement | Librarian List
Want to learn more about the civil rights movement? The Orem Public Library has books for children, teens, & adults to get you started.
Kind of a Big Deal | Staff Pick
If you love books about books, especially plots where characters go inside books, you would probably enjoy this book!
Georgie, All Along | New Book Review
Georgie, All AIong is a new romance novel by Kate Clayborn. Full of warmth and charm, it's the perfect book to battle the winter doldrums!
The Love Hypothesis | Staff Pick
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood is an excellent Hallmark-movie-in-a-book read.
Best Adult Books of 2022 | Librarian List
Wanting some new fiction and nonfiction to explore? Look no further than Orem Public Library’s list of our 2022 favorites. Voted on by the library staff, these books include a breadth