Library Blog
Things That Go Bump in the North
Good news for fans of Steig Larsson’s (now David Lagercrantz’) Millennium/Lisbeth Salander series, Henning Mankell’s Wallander […]
Books & Reading
Teen Blog
Love and Gelato
Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch “I made the wrong choice.” Lina is spending the […]
Teen Blog
I’ll Give You the Sun
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson “We were all heading for each other on […]
Library Blog
Crime Time Corner #2
Mystery-Crime-Thriller novels often take us to other places, but they can also transport us to other […]
Library Blog
Talking Books with Bob Dylan
In interviews over the years the Nobel Prize-winning singer-songwriter has spoken about the books he enjoys reading. We list some of them for you. […]
Library Blog
Audiobooks that Highlight the African-American Experience
These audiobook titles, some classics, some newer to the genre highlighting the African-American experience from the pens of Black writers, are available to Hamden Public Library patrons through Hoopla […]
Library Blog
Library Blog
Meet the Author: Beatriz Williams
Connecticut resident Beatriz Williams is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction and a screenwriter. […]
Library Blog
Crime Time Corner #1
Imagine that you have committed a murder; the victim deserved what he got, you were never […]
Library Blog
Little Women Readalikes–Nutmeg Style
If Louisa May Alcott’s nostalgic tales leave you wanting to spend more reading time in a simpler world, you may be surprised to learn that there is a series of books created by a New Haven-born author that once rivaled Alcott’s titles in popularity. […]
Children's Blog
Sawkill Girls
Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand Beware of the woods and the dark, dank deep. He’ll […]
Children's Blog
Graphic Novels for Kids on Hoopla
Miss Alyssa is here to recommend some of her favorite graphic novels for kids and older readers that are available via Hoopla. […]
Children's Blog
Miss Liz’s Favorite Children’s Books on Hoopla
Hello, friends! Today Miss Liz is here to share some of her favorite books that are […]
Library Blog
Historical Fiction Recommendations on Hoopla
Looking for some books to read while you are home? How about some great historical fiction reads? Here are some of Miss Alyssa’s favorite authors with books available on Hoopla. […]
Library Blog
Podcast selection: LeVar Burton Reads
Staff member Rebecca is excited to share LeVar Burton Reads as her first pick, partly because it’s LeVar Burton and partly because of something she learned March 25 on Twitter. […]