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Informational DVDs at the Orem Library | Wait, that checks out for free?

“Wait, that checks out for free?” It’s easy to brush off the informational DVDs at the Orem Library as all documentaries. True, you will find Planet Earth, Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos,” and

Posted on April 20, 2023

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Posted by Chelsea Conklin

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Daisy Jones & The Six | Book and TV Series Review

Daisy Jones & The Six is a story about a bunch of up and coming rock stars in the 1970s. Overall, it was intriguing, emotional, and entertaining! 

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Posted by Chelsea Conklin

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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.

Posted on March 2, 2023

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Posted by Amy Sorensen

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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!

Posted on February 8, 2023

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Posted by Ruth Covington

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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

Posted on January 27, 2023

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Posted by Amy Sorensen

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Experimental Literature (Part 2)

It’s still experimental literature month here at the Orem Public Library, and we’ve got nine more wild and unusual titles for you to check out. Come browse the display in the fiction area of

Posted on January 23, 2023

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Posted by Chelsea Conklin

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Historical Fiction for Kids | Children’s Book List

Here are a few of our favorite historical fiction books for kids—all are available for checkout from the Orem Library.

Posted on January 19, 2023

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Posted by Chelsea Conklin

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The List of Things That Will Not Change | Staff Pick

Rebecca Stead is a favorite author. The List of Things That Will Not Change is her newest book, and it is wonderful.

Posted on January 18, 2023

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Posted by Meg Flinders-Peay

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Experimental Literature | Librarian List

Forget boring old prose! Experimental literature is all about pushing boundaries—from genre to formatting to narrative structure, even spelling and grammar. Here are some of our favorites

Posted on January 9, 2023

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Posted by Chelsea Conklin

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My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry | Staff Review

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry By Fredrik BackmanAdult Fiction My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman tells the story of Elsa (a

Posted on November 30, 2022

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Posted by Amy Sorensen

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Press Play to Start | Teen Video Game Books

Want to expand your love of video games into other worlds? Try one of these YA books about gaming and teen gamers!

Posted on November 18, 2022

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Posted by Ruth Covington

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Thanksgiving Board Book | New Book Review

A jaunty and pleasant board book about the many ways that families celebrate Thanksgiving.

Posted on November 11, 2022

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Posted by Jordyn Jackson

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Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters | American Indian Stories

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Native American mythology? Stories told by native people themselves? Then Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters is the book for you!

Posted on November 1, 2022

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Posted by Jordyn Jackson

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Novellas Across Genres | Librarian List

Are you interested in reading novellas across genres? This is the librarian list for you. How long should a book be? The answer to that question has changed over time and is highly

Posted on October 28, 2022

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Posted by Amy Sorensen

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Favorite Mystery Reads | Staff and Patron Picks

Looking for a good mystery read? Here are some staff and patron picks of mysteries in our collection that we think you'll find intriguing.

Posted on October 24, 2022

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Posted by Ruth Covington