Envision Financial Freedom in 2020

Posted on January 10, 2020January 17, 2020 by Ashley Barnes

By Katy Troeschel, Business, Science and Technology Department

We all know that the library promotes literacy, but did you know that financial literacy is a thing? Learn the ins and outs of mastering your money with these upcoming programs at the Central Branch.

Conquering Debt
January 15th at 12pm

Investing 101
February 12th at 12pm

Earn It, Plan It, Keep It
March 18th at 12pm

You Can Bank On It
April 15th at 12pm

No need to register, just show up! These free programs are hosted by CASH Campaign of Maryland, who also provides tax assistance for those who qualify. To find out if you qualify for free tax preparation and to set up your appointment, please contact CASH directly at 410-234-8008 or online at bmorefreetaxes.org

Don’t forget to add these books to your reading list!

*What Matters Most*
By Chanel Reynolds
Read the book

*How Money Works*
By DK Publishing
Read the boo k

*You are a Badass at Making Money*
By Jen Sincero
Book | eBook | eAudio

2019 Staff Fiction Favorites

Posted on January 8, 2020January 17, 2020 by Ashley Barnes

Happy New Year! There’s nothing like starting a new year than by reflecting on all of the great things that happened in the past year. At the Pratt, we are doing just that. Here’s a look at the books our staff couldn’t put down in 2019.

Que e nie
By Candice Carty-Williams

“Queenie was hilarious and heartfelt while tackling inter-generational trauma.”

Recommended by Tracy Dimond, Programs and Outreach

Then We Came to the End
By Joshua Ferris

“Joshua Ferris’ novel is a laugh out loud highly original portrait of the modern American corporate business world. The book is narrated by “we” — the employees. One of the funniest novels ever — in a tough genre to write.”

Recommended by Ann Gordon, Govans Branch

Binti
By Nnedi Okorafor

“The writing is smooth and seamless. The story becomes more and more interesting. The relationships Binti builds are unusual, and the concepts throughout are imaginative.”

Recommended by Julia Forde, Mobile Job Center

Other Fiction books Pratt Staff recommend…

*A Better Man*
By Louise Penny
Book | eBook | eAudio

***Grief is the Thing with Feathers***
**By Max Porter**
Book | eBook | eAudio

***Red, White & Royal Blue***
**By Casey McQuiston**
Book | eBook | eAudio

**The Institute**
**By Stephen King**
Book | eBook | eAudio

*The New Girl*
By Daniel Silva
Book | eBook | eAudio

**The Water Dancer**
**By Ta-Nehisi Coates**
Book | eBook | eAudio

Best-selling Books of the Decade

Posted on December 27, 2019January 17, 2020 by Ashley Barnes

Wow! We can’t believe that the year is almost over. Even more than that, the decade is coming to a close. As we reflect and get ready to move on to 2020, we wanted to take a look at some of the best-selling books from the last few years.

Here’s our picks from the best-selling books from this decade. Enjoy and have a happy new year!

2010

*The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest*
By Stieg Larrson
Book | eBook| eAudio

2011

*Steve Jobs*
By Walter Issacson
Book | eBook| eAudio

2012

*Fifty Shades of Grey*
By E L James
Book | eBook| eAudio

2013

*Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead*
By Sheryl Sandberg
Book | eBook| eAudio

2014

*The Fault in Our Stars*
By John Green
Book | eBook

2015

*The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up*
By Marie Kondo
Book | eBook| eAudio

2016

*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*
By J.K. Rowling
Book | eBook

2017

*Milk and Honey*
By Rupi Kaur
Book | eBook| eAudio

2018

*Becoming*
By Michelle Obama
Book | eBook| eAudio

2019

*Where the Crawdads Sing*
By Delia Owens
Book | eBook| eAudio

Fall in Love with a New Book

Posted on December 23, 2019December 11, 2019 by Ashley Barnes

This December fall in love with a new book, no mistletoe required! Get in the festive mood by checking out one of these holiday romance novels.

*25 Days ‘Til Christmas*
By Poppy Alexander
Book |eBook

*A Kiss in the Snow*
By Susan Mallery
eBook

*An Unexpected Christmas*
By Shannon Richard
eBook

*Be Mine at Christmas*
By Brenda Novak
eBook

*Christmas in Silver Bell Falls*
By Samantha Chase
eBook

*Christmas in Winter Hill*
By Melody Carlson
Book |eBook

*Christmas Shopaholic*
By Sophie Kinsella
Book |eBook | Audio

*Holiday Temptation*
By Donna Hill, Farrah Rochon and K.M. Jackson
Book |eBook

*Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe*
By Melissa de la Cruz
eBook

*Royal Holiday*
By Jasmine Guillory
Book |eBook | Audio

**Snow Angel Cove**
**By RaeAnne Thayne**
eBook | Audio

*The Perfect Christmas*
By Debbie Macomber
Book |eBook

*Under the Christmas Tree*
By Robyn Carr
eBook

*Wrapped Up in You* By Jill Shavis
eBook

All about Graphic Novels

Posted on December 20, 2019December 11, 2019 by Ashley Barnes

Have you ever read a graphic novel? If not, you are missing out on intriguing stories and bold artwork. The Pratt has a diverse group of titles for young adults and graphic novel enthusiasts. Take a look at what’s new!