The Germantown Community Library staff read some terrific books in 2023, and we want to share our favorites with you. Not everything on this list was published in 2023 – there’s always something we’ve been meaning to read for ages and finally got around to (sound familiar?).And just like you, sometimes we put the book down to watch or listen to something, so we’veincluded those favorites as well. When you’re looking for ideas, don’t forget

Welcome to the wonderful world of adult graphic novels! Maybe you’ve heard that graphic novels “aren’t real books” or are “for kids”. Well, as an adult, I’m here to dispel some rumors. First off, there are graphic novels for kids, just like there are cartoons for kids. In that same vein, there are graphic novels for adults! Just like I wouldn’t show a child Attack on Titan or The Simpsons. Or Archer. Sometimes (a lot

Are you the lucky person who gets to pick the next book for your group to discuss? Feeling a little pressured? Here are some tips and suggestions that can help make the decision a little easier.  Start by considering the needs of the individuals in your group. Does anyone need large print or an audio version? No matter how great the book, if someone can’t participate because it’s not available in the format they need,

Another great year of reading, watching, and learning at the Germantown Community Library! Did you read any of the top circulating books?

Are you looking to read more, read “better”, or read something “different”? Do you ever feel clueless when you’re trying to find something to read? Does it seem like you keep seeing the same book, different title over and over? No surprises there, 80% of the US book market is published by just five companies! If a title does well, they will print many, many versions of it in the future. How many versions of