The Nightingale, written by Kristin Hannah, was published in 2015 and has been a local favorite in addition to spending 20 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. In other words, if you loved this story of two sisters cuaght up in occupied France during WWII, you're not alone! Click the links to view lists of other books we think you may enjoy - all available to request from the Bedford Public Library!
Looking for an intriguing true (or mostly true) story for your Summer Reading this year? Click the links below to browse themed collections of memoirs and biographies all available to check out from the Bedford Public Library!
If you're looking for someone who didn't make the list or you can't find what you're looking for, please feel free to contact the Reference Desk directly by calling 472-2300 or emailing reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to help you find the perfect book.
Happy reading!
Can't get enough of the edge-of-your seat suspense and fast-paced thrillers that James Patterson is known for? Click the links to find more books that we think you'll enjoy!
James Patterson Read-Alikes
Time for another round of Children's Staff Picks!
You can find these books by clicking on the cover to place a hold through our catalog.
Miss Kate's Picks
Did you love Where the Crawdads Sing, but aren't sure what to read next? Click the links to find lists of books (grouped by format) available at the Bedford Public Library that we think you might enjoy.
Are you on the hunt for your next great historical fiction read, but aren't sure where to start? Click the links below to find browsable lists of historical fiction, categorized by time period and book format and all available to request from the Bedford Public Library!
If your favorite era didn't make the list or you can't find what you're looking for, please feel free to contact the Reference Desk directly by calling 472-2300 or emailing reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to help you find the perfect book.
The weather is warming up and we're all looking forward to spending some time in the great outdoors. Here are a few browsable lists of books that you can request or download to help you enjoy time spent outside!
The 4th-6th graders of New Hampshire have chosen New Kid by Jerry Craft as the winner for the 2020 Great Stone Face Award! New Kid is available digitally on Hoopla and Overdrive if you haven't read it yet.
Here is the list of the 2020-2021 Nominees:
Allies by Alan Gratz
Staying home more also means that we’re all cooking at home more. Whether you’re learning to get creative when ingredients are sold out or discovering a love of baking and cooking with your extra time, here are a few online opportunities to enhance your cooking game and explore your love of food.
Great Courses Library Collection
Are you looking for a great Mystery or Suspense novel to request now that contact-free pickup has started? Click the links to explore these browsable themed collections and find great books that you can request or download with your Bedford Public Library card.
A Race Against Time
These characters are on mission to solve a crime before the clock runs out.
