New YA Picks for Black History Month

Posted on February 1, 2021January 28, 2021 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

Happy Black History Month! This February, we want to spotlight the latest Young Adult books celebrating Black culture, history, and talent. Happy reading!

*The Beautiful Struggle*
by Ta-Nehisi Coates eBook|Audiobook

*The Life I’m In*
by **Sharon G. Flake** eBook|Book

*When You Look Like Us*
by **Pamela N. Harris** eBook|Book

*Everybody Looking*
by **Candice Iloh**
Book

*Grown*
by **Tiffany D. Jackson** eBook|Audiobook

*The Black Friend*
by **Frederick Joseph**
Book

*When They Call You A Terrorist*
by **Patrisse Khan-Cullors** eBook|Audiobook

*Concrete Rose*
by **Angie Thomas** eBook|Audiobook

*Love Is A Revolution*
by Renee Watson
eBook|Book

*Punching The Air*
by Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam eBook|Audiobook|Book

*Dear Justyce*
by Nic Stone eBook|Audiobook|Book

*A Blade So Black*
by **L.L. McKinney** eBook|Audiobook|Book|
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Top Nonfiction Titles of 2020

Posted on January 28, 2021January 20, 2021 by Ashley Barnes

Since many start a new year reflecting on the last, here’s a look at the top nonfiction books published in 2020. Check them out!

*A Very Stable Genius*
By Philip Rucker
eBook |eAudiobook

*Five Days*
By Wes Moore
eBook |eAudiobook

*Here for It*
By Eric R. Thomas
eBook |eAudiobook

*Too Much and Never Enough*
By Mary L. Trump
eBook |eAudiobook

*Hidden Valley Road*
By Robert Kolker
eBook |eAudiobook

*The Room Where It Happened*
By John R. Bolton
eBook |eAudiobook

*My Life as a Villainess*
By Laura Lippman
eBook

*Caste*
By Isabel Wilkerson
eBook |eAudiobook

*Untamed*
By Glennon Doyle
eBook |eAudiobook

*The Splendid and the Vile*
By Erik Larson
eBook |eAudiobook

Cozy Mystery Novels to Download on Hoopla

Posted on January 26, 2021January 20, 2021 by Ashley Barnes

Get the cocoa bombs and cookies ready, it’s time to cozy up with a brand new book! Beat the chill from winter with one of these fun mysteries available on Hoopla. Don’t forget you can download up to 10 e-materials on Hoopla each month. Happy reading!

***Guilt at the Garage***
By Simon Brett

***Death by French Roast***
By Alex Erickson

***Finished Off in Fondant***
By Rosemarie Ross

***A Big Fat Greek Murder***
By Kate Collins

***Rhubarb Pie Before You Dies***
By Gin Jones

***Blueberry Muffin Murder***
By Joanne Fluke

***Foreclosure Fatality***
By Carolyn Ridder Aspenson

***A Murder Between the Pages***
By Amy Lillard

What’s New at the Pratt this January

Posted on January 22, 2021January 20, 2021 by Ashley Barnes

New year, new books and DVDs available at the Enoch Pratt Free Library! Take a look at the latest books, eBooks, DVDs, and CDs that are available to check out and download.

Reserve these books for Sidewalk Service:

***Before She Disappeared***
By Lisa Gardner

***Stories from Suffragette City***
By M.J. Rose

Download these eBooks:

***Dancing in the Mosque***
By Homeira Qaderi

***The Secret Lives of Church Ladies***
By Deesha Philyaw

Brand new for kids and families:

***Ten Ways to Hear Snow***
By Cathy Camper

***Doggie Gets Scared***
By Leslie Patricelli

Reserve these DVDs for Sidewalk Service:

Listen to new music on Hoopla:

***Man on the Moon III: The Chosen***
By Kid Cudi

Stream a New Doc this January

Posted on January 19, 2021January 7, 2021 by Ashley Barnes

Learn something new with an intriguing documentary. Here’s a look at some of the most popular documentaries on Kanopy. Don’t forget, there’s also award-winning dramas and comedies on Kanopy, too. With 10 credits a month, go ahead and stream away!