In keeping with Valentine’s traditions, many people are happy to give chocolate, cuddly stuffed animals and cards. Bring on the hearts pierced by Cupid’s arrow and declaring ones love. But what about the unrequited love, broken hearts and the celebration of being single because, hey, love is complicated. For those who are looking for confirmation that love is a temporary madness, check out any of these books.
Curious to know what the staff at the Bedford Public Library read (and enjoyed) last year? Read on to explore some of our staff member's picks for their favorite books that they read in 2023.
See something you'd like to try? Click on the cover image to visit our online catalog and place a request by logging into your account.
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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 to our online catalog where you can place your hold requests!
Fiction Books
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 writes a book to tell about it. Examples of these books are:
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 novel about a hard scrabble and tight-knit community that uncovers a secret from the past, browse the carousel below to find other books you may also like.
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 the covers below to find one to suit your spick-and-span style.
Looking for a movie for Veterans' Day? Check out one of these DVDs or Blu Rays that features stories of soldiers' lives and adventures.
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 catalog. Search for "soup cookbooks" in lists at discover.bedfordnhlibrary.org or use this link to go directly to the list.
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.
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 click on an item cover to be taken to our online catalog.
Need more reading ideas? Try our BookMatch form to get customized book suggestions from the librarians!
Print Books
