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It's the most wonderful time of the year...for baking!  Are you looking for new recipes?  Do you want to master a tricky technique?  Do you need to find gluten-free or vegan cookie recipes?  Check out these books for inspiration.

It's been a busy fall here at the Bedford Public Library! Whether you've also been busy and didn't get a chance to check out our displays in October and November or you just wanted another shot at a particular favorite, be sure to browse the carousels below to find curated collections filled with books of all kinds.

October

Folk Horror

Looking for a book to help you get into the holiday spirit, but don't have a lot of time to read while you're getting ready for visitors, decorating and cooking up a storm?  Check out the titles below to find short story collections, novellas and novels under 250 pages, all available to check out from the Bedford Public Library.

Browse the carousels below to find nonfiction books that explore Indigenous history and culture as well as outstanding fiction and poetry by Native authors. If you find a book that interests you, click on the cover images below to read more or place a hold in our online catalog.

Whether you loved the beautifully drawn character of Count Rostov, were intrigued by the setting of 1920's Moscow or enjoyed the lyrical writing style, there are more great books like A Gentleman in Moscow waiting for you to pick them up.  Browse the carousels below to see more titles that we think you'll also enjoy.  Just click on the cover image to be taken to our online catalog, where you can read more about the book or place a hold request.

It’s that time of year—whether you have a plethora of apples from an apple-picking extravaganza or you’re getting ready to wow friends and family at the holidays, pie season is upon us. Chill your butter, chop your fruit, and check out some of these excellent books to help hone your skills.

We also have several seasons of The Great British Baking Show on DVD to inspire you.

To request any of the items in the carousels below, just click on the cover image to be taken to our onlline catalog or call the Bedford Public Library at (603) 472-2300.

Sometimes fall can be the perfect time for a spine-tingling, pulse-pounding suspense or thriller book!  There are some exciting books coming out in fall 2021.  Just scroll through the grid below to get a sneak peek!

See something you like?  Click on the cover to visit our online catalog and place your hold requests ahead of time.

According to the American Library Association, "Banned Books Week (September 26-October 2, 2021) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular."

There are soooo many great books coming out this October!  Browse the covers below to see what's on order and click on the cover to visit our online catalog and place your hold requests in advance.

Not finding a particular title that you're interested in?  Email reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to help you track it down!

Are you finished reading Emily Henry's People We Meet on Vacation and looking for more romance books with a sense of humor, fun travel and opposites attracting?  Scroll through the carousels below to see more titles we recommend.  If you find something you like, click on the cover image to view it in our online catalog or place a request.