The Butcher’s Blessing | Book Review
Part coming-of-age, part mid-life crisis, and part thriller, I heartily recommend this book.
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The Story that Cannot be Told | Staff Pick
A story from history that has not really been told in our literature, certainly in children’s literature.
Steelheart | Orem Teen Library Council Pick
Wouldn't it be amazing if people all around the world suddenly had a chance to have superpowers? As nice as it would be to fantasize about that, if you think about the implications
The Disappearing Spoon | Orem Teen Library Council Pick
Have you ever wondered about how scientists could actually make discoveries about objects that they can't even see? Or ever wonder whether science could ever be as exciting as sports?
Sisters In Arms | Staff Pick
This historical story is based on the 6888th Postal Battalion which was the only all-female, all-black U.S. Battalion. They were part of the Women's Army Corps (WAAC) whose purpose was to
Top 5 Young Adult Romance Novels | Librarian List
A list of my top five favorite young adult romance novels to read in honor of Valentine's Day. From a teen for the teens.
Best Adult Books of 2021 | Librarian List
Orem Library staff continues our best-of series with a list of our favorite adult books released in 2021. According to our librarians, here are the best general fiction and non-fiction books
Top Ten Teen Books from 2021 | Librarian List
Here are our top ten teen books read and published in the year 2021. Including five fiction novels and five non-fiction novels.
Jane Austen-Inspired Staff Picks
Celebrate Jane Austen's 246th birthday by checking out some of these Jane Austen-inspired picks from our library staff.
Holiday Romance Novels | Librarian List
Here is a selection of some of my favorite traditional and diverse holiday romances for 2021. Turn on the music, grab a cup of hot cocoa and snuggle up with a festive, romantic book.
Holiday Short Stories | Librarian List
Between the shopping and the wrapping and the decorating and the baking and the parties, the holiday concerts and plays at schools, the mad idea you get two days before Christmas to bake
Books by Brandon Sanderson with Sequels Coming Out Soon
Beloved fantasy author and regular Orem Library visitor Brandon Sanderson has not one, but TWO new books coming out this month!
Dune, for Beginners
With the arrival of a high profile film adaptation arriving in October 2021, Dune is sure to have a surge in popularity. Whether you’re new to the world of Dune, or a hardcore fan, here are
Summer Reading Wrap Up | Patron Book Reviews
Summer Reading Wrap Up The Orem Library 2021 summer reading program has come to an end. This summer we’ve read our way through countless fairy tale worlds, fought fearsome dragons on
Shark Week | Favorite Shark Books and Movies
Celebrate Shark Week by chews-ing one of these jaw-dropping library items selected by our fin-tastic librarians!