Reference

Young Adult Mysteries

We all know high school can be tough, but an actual crime scene? Check out one of these young adult mysteries to find stories of teens investigating murders, disappearances, and the secrets that surround them.

Need help finding a book in a different format or placing a hold? Have questions about eBooks? Contact the Reference Desk by calling (603) 472-2300 or emailing reference@bedfordnh.org.

Books for Readers Who Loved Where the Crawdads Sing

Now that the movie has come out we're seeing a renewed interest in the hit novel, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.  If you (like many of us!) have already read and loved the book, browse the carousels below to find more titles you may enjoy!

Looking for more recommendations? Bedford Public Library cardholders can fill out our BookMatch form to get customized reading suggestions handpicked for you by the librarians!

Thrilling and chilling reads for a hot summer day

Beat the heat by reading a thrilling story set in the polar regions!  Whether you prefer a tale of polar exploration, a natural history of penguins or polar bears, or a survival tale, there is something to help you stay cool.  Browse our suggestions below.  To check any of these titles out, just click the cover to find it in our online catalog or call (603) 472-2300 and we'll be happy to place a hold for you.

New Romance Coming Soon to the Bedford Public Library

Whether you prefer your romance novels sweet or steamy, comedic or filled with suspense, there's a lot to love in the new books we've got on order for the Bedford Public Library! For a sneak peek at some of the romance novels that are coming soon, browse the books below. Find something you like? Click on the cover to visit our online catalog and make sure you're at the top of the holds list!

Book Recommendations for Readers Who Loved The Henna Artist

Did you love The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi? If you're looking for more historical fiction, books with strong female leads, atmospheric settings, or moving and engaging stories, browse the carousels below to find some titles to enjoy while you wait for the third installment in this best-selling trilogy!

Need more recommendations? Try filing out our BookMatch form to get customized reading suggestions from the librarians.

 

A Note about EBSCO Databases

Effective July 1, Bedford library card holders and librarians will no longer have access to databases that were previously provided by the New Hampshire State Library, and continued for the last year through grant funding.  These databases are: Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Consumer Health Complete, ERIC, Explora, Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia, Greenfile, Health Source- Consumer Edition, Library Information Science and Technology Abstracts, MAS Ultra- School Edition, Master File Premier, Middle Search Plus, Newspaper Source, Primary Search, Professional Dev