Up Lit | New Genre Booklist
Up lit is a new genre term. It stands for “uplifting fiction.” It strives to find joy, empathy, or hope—but within the reality of characters facing difficult experiences. Find an up lit
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Top 5 Favorite Audiobooks | Librarian List
Try one of these top 5 favorite audiobooks. They are immersive reading experiences that might even be better than the print version.
Best Music and Movies of 2023 | Librarian List
Each year, Orem Library staff compile a list of our favorite books, movies, and music released in that year. We've already shared our favorite children's books, teen books, and adult books.
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.
Best Teen Books of 2023 | Librarian List
Each year, Orem Library staff compile a list of favorites. Here's our list of the best teen books of 2023. Add these new releases to your "To Be Read" list, or check them out from the
Best Children’s 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 children's books of 2023.
Books to Help Set and Keep Resolutions | Librarian List
As the Christmas-glitter dust settles, it’s time to begin considering what your new year’s resolutions might be and how to accomplish your new goals. These books will help you set and keep
Staff Holiday Favorites | Christmas Librarian List
Get to know the staff here at the Orem Library by reading this list of our holiday favorites. We asked our staff to find out which movies, songs, books, foods, and traditions our co-workers
Book Lovers Shopping Guide | Find Gifts at the Orem Library
Looking for a shopping guide to help you find the perfect book for the book lovers on your Christmas list? Santa’s elves (aka “librarians”) are ready to help.
Movies with No Villains | Film List
We all have those moments, life is hard and you want to watch a movie, but you don’t want to deal with any 'bad guys'. That, or there are viewers with you that just can’t handle evil people
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
The New Weird Genre | Librarian List
The New Weird genre isn’t really new, but it is weird. Patterned after H.P. Lovecraft with elements of speculative fiction and an eerie atmosphere, New Weird is interesting. Try one of these
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
Best Books for Your Book Club | Librarian List
Whether you’re just starting a new book club or you’re wanting to add some energy to your existing one, knowing how to find book club books that all your members will want to read and