Best Adult Books of 2023 | Librarian List
Each year, Orem Library staff compile a list of our favorite books, movies, and music released in that year. Here's our list of the best adult books of 2023.
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Top 10 Novellas | Bite-Sized Books for the Busy
Novellas are the perfect bite sized books for the busy. Check out one of these top 10 novellas from the Orem Library today!
Romantasy | Adult Fiction Librarian List
Romantic fantasy—stories that combine magical tales with characters falling in love—has existed for about as long as humans have told stories, but Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros have
What to Read after Frankenstein | Librarian List
The 2023 Orem community read is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. You can learn more about this yearly community event here. Have you already finished Frankenstein? Congratulations! Whether
Dracula Book Review | Spooky Staff Picks
Dracula By Bram StokerAdult Fiction Dracula is a fascinating tale with literary allegories woven throughout and genuinely terrifying moments that will make your skin crawl. While I love this
Baking at the Library | Behind the Shelves
Few activities are as perfectly suited to pairing with library materials as baking. Need something to do while waiting for your bread to rise? We’ve got a book for that! Have an
What You Read This Summer | Patron Picks
As summer wraps up, we like to share some of our favorite reviews of books from the Orem Library that were submitted by our library patrons. Check out this sampling of books read and
Summer Reading | What to Read While You Wait for Your Hold
Isn’t summer the perfect season for reading? Taking long road trips and hanging out at the beach and lounging in a camp chair underneath pine trees all provide excellent moments for summer
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
Switchboard Soldiers | Staff Review
Another great true story by Jennifer Chiaverini! These amazing women were indispensable to the winning of WWI.
Books about Dragons | Dragon DIY at the Orem Library
Smaug. Drogon. Toothless! There’s a plethora of dragons in our popular culture, and many of them can be found here at the Orem Library. Keep reading for a list of books and movies for
Holiday-Themed Books | Librarian List
Ahhh, December. The hustle and bustle of finding the perfect gift for those you love. The choir concerts and the baking, the wrapping and the decorating. And the reading! Amid the stress and
Provo River Day | Books that Feature Rivers
It’s August, and that means librarians at the Orem Public Library are busily preparing for the fourth-annual Provo River Day celebration. Since 2018, the Orem Library has partnered
What You Read This Summer | Adult Fiction
If you're looking for another fun read to get you through the summer, here are some adult fiction recommendations from our patrons.
The Butcher’s Blessing | Book Review
Part coming-of-age, part mid-life crisis, and part thriller, I heartily recommend this book.