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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 of both the perks and downsides of generational wealth." If you're looking for more books filled with fascinating characters, unusual family situations, and incisive writing, browse the carousels below to find more books you may also enjoy.

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 different format, like an audiobook or large print? Email reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to help!

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 reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to help!

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 request placed early!

Not seeing something you've been waiting for? Looking for a different format? Email reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to assist.

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 from the past, browse the carousels below to find more titles you may also enjoy.

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 and we'll be happy to assist!

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 farther abroad.  Click on the links below to browse some of the most recent guides in our online catalog.

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 also browse the list directly in our catalog.

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!

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!