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 Featured Newsletters 

LibraryReads A list featuring the top ten books loved by librarians across the U.S. Monthly.
Must-Read Books​ The most compelling recent books, featuring fresh picks for adults and youth across a variety of genres and topics. Monthly.
Page to Screen​ Is the book better? Decide for yourself with this list of books that inspired recent or upcoming movies and TV shows. Bi-monthly.
Staff Picks​​ Find out what DMPL staff is reading! Monthly.

 

 

 Fiction 

New York Times Fiction Bestsellers  An up-to-date list of the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers. Weekly.	Christian Fiction Like a little faith with your fiction? These titles, representing a range of genres from historical fiction to romance to suspense, will hit the spot. Bi-monthly.
Fantasy & Science Fiction  Whether fueled by magic or advanced technology, imagination is the engine of speculative fiction. This newsletter brings you the best of fantasy, science fiction, and everything in between. Monthly.	Fiction A to Z Take a walk through the aisles of our general fiction section and discover a range of fascinating characters and stories to engage and enlighten. Monthly.
Historical Fiction Do you prefer novels with period detail? Become part of history, without having to slop through the mud or face the guillotine yourself. Monthly.	Horror  If you feel that no day is complete without uncertainty, terror or blind panic -- fictional, of course -- the books featured here are sure to send chills down your spine. Bimonthly.
Mystery  Drawn to puzzles? These books will provide you with a steady stream of who-dun-its for your solving delight. Monthly.	Queer Reads  Queer stories are everywhere, no matter what genre you read. Subscribe to this list to check them out! Monthly.
Romance  Flirt with romance--whether you like your lovin' with ghosts, spies, or knights in shining armor, this newsletter will deliver, sealed with a kiss. Monthly.	Thrillers & Suspense​​ Footsteps behind you... Conspiracy theories... A race against time... Horrific consequences... If you're seeking white knuckles and a racing heart, you've come to the right place. Monthly.

 

 

 

 Nonfiction 

New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers An up-to-date list of the New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers. Weekly.

Biography & Memoir Walk a mile in someone else's shoes -- immerse yourself in the lives of the famous, the infamous, and the ever intriguing. Monthly.

History & Current Events Whether you're interested in ancient Greece or modern peace, you'll find the world -- past and present -- here. Monthly.

Nature & Science No equation, test tube, or leaf is left unexamined! Explore the wonders of our world with books that will quench your thirst for knowledge. Bimonthly.

Nature & Science   Looking inward, outward, or upward? All manner of devotional and spiritual books will be featured in this newsletter, to inform, enlighten, and engage. Bi-monthly.

 

 

 

 Children and Teens 

Books for Kids and Tweens Find out what’s new and cool! We’ll suggest fun, fascinating fiction (plus great nonfiction, too) for kids in elementary school and tweens in middle school. Monthly.	Picture Books Looking for great picture books to share with the children in your life? You'll find books here that are sure to captivate their young imaginations. Monthly.
Teen Scene All types of fiction for those who want to imagine different realities -- and nonfiction for those who are trying to understand ours! For readers of high school age and up. Monthly.

 
 

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