Did you love the twisting plot, unreliable narrator, and fast-paced suspense of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins? Click the links below to find some recommendations for other books we think you'll also enjoy!
Looking for the perfect cookbook? The Bedford Public Library has an extensive cookbook collection covering a wide variety of cuisines, methods and cooking styles. Clink the links below to browse curated collections for some ideas. (All of these books can be requested for contact-free pickup!)
Not finding what you're looking for? Interested in more? (Yes - there's more!) The Reference Desk is here to help! Call 472-2300 or email reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to give you some personalized recommendations!
Have you fallen in love with Inspector Armand Gamache, the quirky residents of Three Pines and the intriguing mysteries that have made Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series a bestseller? Click the links to find some other books we think you might enjoy as well!
Even though a beach vacation may be harder to come by this year, summer is still the right time for the perfect beach read. Whether you make it to the sandy shore or are just imagining the surf from a sunny spot in your own back yard, we hope these themed browsable lists will help you pick out the perfect beach read for 2020.
Vacation Locations
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 caught up in the turmoil of 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? Browse the carousels below and click on the cover images to find more books that we think you'll enjoy!
Looking for more suggestions or a personalized reading recommendation? Email the Reference Desk at 472-2300 or fill out our BookMatch form online..
Print Books
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.
