Female Fiction Writers to Read & Download Today

Posted on March 30, 2022March 29, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

Before Women’s History Month is over we wanted to spotlight some of our favorite fiction books written by Women Authors. We hope that you enjoy them not only this month but all year round!

*Her Hidden Genius*
by **Marie Benedict**
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*The Tobacco Wives*
by **Adele Myers**
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*The Diamond Eye*
by Kate Quinn
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*The Resting Place*
by **Camilla Sten** and **Alexandra Fleming** eBook

*The Spanish Daughter*
by **Lorena Hughes**
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*All Of You Every Single One*
by **Beatrice Hitchman**
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*The End Of Getting Lost*
by **Robin Kirman**
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*The High House*
by **Jessie Greengrass**
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*The Teller Of Secrets*
by **Bisi Adjapon**
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*The Perishing*
by **Natashia Deon**
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*L.A. Weather*
by Maria Amparo Escandon
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*Fault Lines*
by **Emily Itami**
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Stream Films Honoring Women for Free on Kanopy

Posted on March 29, 2022March 28, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

Have you checked out Kanopy lately? In recognition of Women’s History Month, they have curated a collection of films honoring women from around the world and their contributions to science, politics, art, society, and more. Check it out at go.kanopy.com/whm

A superhero origin tale unlike any other, this film tells is the incredible true story of what inspired Harvard psychologist and inventor Dr. William Moulton Marston to create the iconic feminist superhero Wonder Woman.

Professor Martson and the Wonder Women, Film

A provocative, rousing, and often humorous account of the birth of the modern women’s liberation movement in the late 1960s through to its contemporary manifestations in the new millennium, direct from the women who lived it.

She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry, Film

The two sides of Frida Kahlo’s spirit: on one side the revolutionary, pioneering artist of contemporary feminism and on the other, the human being, victim of her tortured body and a tormented relationship.

Frida Viva La Vida, Film

This documentary explores the passionate pursuits of Black women entrepreneurs. It offers a peek inside the lives of Black women committed to opening doors for future generations.

She Did That, Film

This documentary follows three young transgender women who trek across Mexico as part of the high-profile migrant caravan of 2018.

The Right Girls, Film

Learn More About Our State this Maryland Day

Posted on March 25, 2022March 22, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

Celebrate Maryland Day by learning more about our great state with resources from the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

Digital Maryland Collections

Digital Maryland provides online access to digital versions of rare and unique materials, including historical maps, photographs, reports, books, manuscripts, artwork, and other media. Visit here to access.

Check out these collections:

Maryland Newspapers

Search current and historical Maryland newspapers, including over 100 years of the Baltimore Sun and Baltimore Afro-American. To access, please visit here.

Download some Romance in Your Life

Posted on March 24, 2022March 22, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

Fall head over heels this March for a new book! Romance lovers check out Hoopla’s collection of Diverse Romance featuring some of the latest from bestselling authors including Alyssa Cole and Alexis Daria.

*Recipe for Persuasion*
by **Sonali Dev**
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*The Worst Best Man*
by **Mia Sosa**
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*Like Lovers Do*
by **Tracey Livesay**
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*Take a Hint, Dani Brown*
by **Talia Hibbert**
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*You Had Me at Hola*
by **Alexis Daria**
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*Loathe at First Sight*
by Suzanne Park
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*First Comes Like*
by **Alisha Rai**
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*Happy Endings*
by **Then-Kim Lam**
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*How to Find a Princess*
by Alyssa Cole
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*Out of Character*
by **Annabeth Albert**
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*The Seaside Café*
by **Rochelle Alers**
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Get Lucky and Download New Books Instantly

Posted on March 17, 2022March 15, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

Feeling lucky? You don’t need any leprechauns to help you find a great book to read! Check out the Lucky Day Collection on Overdrive. With ebooks and eAudios available with no wait, we’ll sure it will make your day a bit brighter.