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Posted on Fri, December 29, 2023 - 11:27am
It's always fun to look back on the year and see what our cardholders have been checking out! Browse the carousels below to see if you missed any of the most popular items at the Bedford Public Library this year.  If you see something you'd like to read, click or tap on the cover image to be taken…
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Posted on Mon, December 18, 2023 - 04:39pm
Getting ready to put together your New Year’s Resolutions? You could set habits to eat healthier, exercise more and watch less TV - but you could also live vicariously through someone else’s resolutions by reading anything from the Stunt Genre. In this genre the author does something for a year and…
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Posted on Wed, November 22, 2023 - 01:48pm
James McBride's most recent novel, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store came out in August and has already been making a splash, being featured on NPR, nominated for Library Reads and winning a Kirkus Award for Fiction.  If you're one of the many Bedford Library patrons who enjoyed this historical…
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Posted on Wed, November 15, 2023 - 03:22pm
Getting ready for friends and family to arrive for Thanksgiving? Need to clean up and don't know where to start?  A plethora of books with tidying hacks, organizing tips, and even recipes to make your own cleaning products can be found on the shelves of the Bedford Public Library. Scroll through…
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Posted on Thu, November 09, 2023 - 04:59pm
Looking for a movie for Veterans' Day? Check out one of these DVDs or Blu Rays that features stories of soldiers' lives and adventures.  
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Posted on Thu, September 28, 2023 - 12:52pm
There's finally a hint of autumn in the air and temperatures are starting to cool.  If you're looking for a delicious way to warm up, find a new perspective on a classic dish with one of these cookbooks all about soup, stew, chowder, pho and more! You can also browse this list in our new online…
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Posted on Thu, September 07, 2023 - 04:47pm
Looking for something new to read? There are some fantastic new books coming out this September! Scroll through the covers below for a sneak peek at some of the titles we have on order. See something you'd like to read? Click on the cover image to place your hold early in our new online catalog…
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Posted on Fri, August 18, 2023 - 04:00pm
Hello Beautiful has been one of the hit books this summer at the Bedford Public Library.  If you're looking for more character-driven family stories that are engaging and moving - or need something to read while you wait for your hold to come in - check out some of the recommendations below.  Just…
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Posted on Wed, August 02, 2023 - 02:13pm
There's still one more full month of summer, and there are some great new books coming out to take on that last-minute August getaway!  Scroll through the covers below and if you see something you like, click on the cover image to visit our online catalog and make sure to get your hold requests in…
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Posted on Thu, July 27, 2023 - 12:52pm
Looking for a suspense novel to send shivers down your spine on a hot summer day?  Check out some of this summer's hottest new suspense and thriller books coming to the shelves of the Bedford Public Library! See something you'd like to read? Click on the cover image to place your hold request in…
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Posted on Fri, July 14, 2023 - 10:20am
Can't get enough of Rebecca Yarros's first book in the Empyrean series, Fourth Wing? Looking for more action-packed underdog stories, epic fantasies, enemies-to-lovers romance or authentic characters? Scroll through the carousels below to find recommendations for books at the Bedford Public Library…
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Posted on Wed, July 05, 2023 - 02:31pm
Summer is heating up and so is the publication schedule! Browse the covers below to see some of the new books that the Bedford Public Library has on-order with release dates in July. See something you like? Click on a book cover to visit our online catalog and log in to your account to place your…
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Posted on Thu, June 29, 2023 - 02:52pm
Indiana Jones - adventurer and archaeologist - returns to theaters for another film this summer! If you're a fan, (or just looking for something to read while you wait for your chance to see the film) check out some of these true stories filled with ancient mysteries, intrigue and action.    …
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Posted on Thu, June 22, 2023 - 09:45am
Some fascinating books have come out in recent years with all kinds of advice on how to live longer and live better as we age.  Browse the covers below to find a selection of books available from the Bedford Public Library. Not finding a title you're looking for? Need a book in a different format…
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Posted on Thu, June 15, 2023 - 03:03pm
One of our big hits at the Bedford Public Library this summer is Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson.  According to Booklist, "Filled with humor, love, the ups and downs of marriage, and tennis whites, this family’s story is both endearing and exasperating. Readers will enjoy the author’s exploration…
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Posted on Thu, June 01, 2023 - 03:43pm
Summer is almost here - and with it an exciting crop of new books! Browse the cover images below to see what's on-order for June.  If you see something you'd like to read, click on the cover to visit our online catalog and reserve your copy early! Not seeing a title you've been waiting for? Need a…
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Posted on Thu, May 25, 2023 - 01:07pm
It's that time of year again, when we're all thinking of warmer weather, summer vacation and the perfect beach read!  Browse the covers below to see some of this year's newest additions and place your holds early! Not finding a title you're waiting for? Need a book in a different format? Email…
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Posted on Wed, May 03, 2023 - 01:34pm
Want to get a look at some of the new books you can expect at the Bedford Public Library this month? Browse the covers below to see what's on order with a May release date. If you see something you'd like to read, just click or tap on the cover image to visit our online catalog and get your hold…
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Posted on Thu, April 27, 2023 - 01:34pm
Remarkably Bright Creatures may be Shelby Van Pelt's first novel, but it's left an impression on many readers here at the Bedford Public Library. If you're a fan of this heartwarming story about a lonely widow and her unusual best friend (a curmudgeonly giant octopus) who helps her uncover a secret…
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Posted on Wed, April 19, 2023 - 01:32pm
Love reading about tight-knit communities filled with casts of unusual chracters and... crimes? Read on to find books filled with murder, mystery, mayhem and a healthy dose of small town life.Not finding your favorite books? Looking for a title in a different format? Email reference@bedfordnh.org…
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Posted on Thu, April 13, 2023 - 01:09pm
The weather's warming up and we're all starting to dream of summer vacations! If you're making plans for a trip of your own, (or even just interested in engaging in a little bit of armchair travel!) the Bedford Public Library has travel guides for a wide variety of locations both close to home and…
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Posted on Thu, April 06, 2023 - 01:07pm
April showers this year will be bringing lots of fantastic new books! Browse the covers below for a sneak peek at some of the new titles we have on order with April release dates. See something you'd like to read? Click on the cover to visit our online catalog and place your holds early. You can…
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Posted on Thu, March 30, 2023 - 12:47pm
Did you love the compelling psychological suspense and twisty plot line of The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes? If so, browse the carousels below to find more titles that we think you'll enjoy!Need more reading suggestions? Bedford Public Library cardholders can fill out our BookMatch form to…
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Posted on Wed, March 15, 2023 - 12:41pm
Historical Fiction is one of the most popular genres here at the Bedford Public Library. With so many great authors and stories that cross over into adventure, romance, fantasy, mystery and more, it's easy to see why! Scroll through the covers below to see some of the upcoming titles we have on…
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Posted on Wed, March 15, 2023 - 12:40pm
Have you recently watched the hit movie A Man Called Otto?  Did you love A Man Called Ove, the book on which it is based? Scroll through the carousels below to find books that you may also enjoy - all available to check out from the Bedford Public Library!Haven't seen the movie yet? Join us for…