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

Drawn to puzzles? These books will provide you with a steady stream of who-dun-its for your solving delight. Monthly.

An Elgin County Library column dedicated to introducing you to new library materials that we think you’ll love!

No equation, test tube, or leaf is left unexamined! Explore the wonders of our world with books that will quench your thirst for knowledge. Bi-Monthly.

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.

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

We feature an on-demand eBook each month! Book club discussion is drop-in and voluntary on our Elgin Reads facebook page.

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

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.

Is the book better? Decide for yourself with this list of books that inspired recent or upcoming movies and TV shows. Bi-monthly.

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.

Looking for great picture books to share with the children in your life? You'll find books here that are sure to captivate the imaginations of kids ages 0-8. Monthly.

Do you prefer novels with period detail? Become part of history, without having to slop through the mud or face the guillotine yourself. Monthly.

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.

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

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.

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. Bi-monthly.

All types of fiction for those who want to imagine different realities -- and nonfiction for those who are trying to understand ours! For high school readers age 14 and up. Monthly.

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.

A monthly list featuring the top ten books loved by librarians across the U.S.