Were you too busy during October to make it into the Library to browse our staff-curated book displays? Problem solved! Click through the carousels below to find cozy nonfiction, mind-bending suspense, inspiring memoirs, practical how-to guides for the DIY set and more! Click on a book's cover to learn more about that title or place a request for in-person or contact-free pickup.
DIY
Even though "King of Horror", Stephen King, has over 60 titles to his name (and hopefully more still on the way!), you may still find yourself running low on these bestsellers and in search of a new author or novel to tingle your spine. Click on the covers below to find a few titles we think you'll also enjoy during this spookiest of seasons!
Print Books
Ghost stories are not just for kids! Browse the lists below to find all kinds of haunting tales and supernatural yarns to put you in the Halloween spirit. Click on a cover image to learn more about that title or place a request with your library account.
Haunted Houses
Can't get enough of dogs? Why not invite your favorite four-legged friends into your reading time with a novel starring a canine cupid or dog detective or maybe a nonfiction book exploring the history of these fascinating creatures? Explore the carousels below to find all kinds of books about or featuring dogs!
Nonfiction Books
Did you love Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove, but aren't sure what to read next? Click on the covers in the carousels below to learn more about these recommended titles or request your own copy for in-person or contact-free pickup!
Regular Print Books
October is family history month - which means it's a great time to look into your family tree. The Bedford Public Library offers its cardholders a great variety of useful tools to help you get started tracking down your ancestors. To learn more, visit our Genealogy Resources page or read on to see highlights of some of our favorite resources.
Ancestry Library Edition & Heritage Quest
Looking for something to read while you wait for John Grisham's next exciting legal thriller? Check out some recommendations below. Just click on the cover to reserve your copy for in-person or contact-free pickup!
Print Books
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We've had some great displays of all kinds of books for you to check out this month at the Bedford Public Library. Even if you missed visiting the displays in person, it's not too late to browse these collections online! Click on a book cover in one of the carousels below to learn more about the title or request your copy.
Fantasy and SciFi with a Sense of Humor
Have you finished reading Outlander and its sequels and are searching for what to read next? Click the covers to find more books - filled with romance, adventure, history, great characters, and even a bit of time travel - that we think you'll love too!
Print Books
