BOOKS
Upcoming Book Events
Meet 'This is My America' Author Kim Johnson
Feb 10th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Meet award-winning novelist & social justice leader, Kim Johnson and chat about her bestselling novel, writing process and more.
Upcoming Book Events
Castlewood Afternoon Book Club, part of a series
Join us to talk about a new book each month.
Fiction Blogs and Lists
2023 Listen List
The best audiobooks of 2022 from the American Library Association.
February 2023 Most Anticipated Adult Fiction Titles
Here are some of the most popular fiction books for adults coming in February.
Virtual Book Party: January 2023
Check out these recommendations at our January Book Party and discover new books for the new year.
Nonfiction Blogs and Lists
2023 Listen List
The best audiobooks of 2022 from the American Library Association.
Essential Cookbooks
Each year the American Library Association selects the best cookbooks of the previous year. What will you cook?
Where Do I Go From Here?
Check out these books for a fresh look at finding your next (or first) career.
Mystery and Thriller Blogs and Lists
Mysteries in Space!
Like mysteries? Fan of Science Fiction? Try books that combine both.
The Best Crime Novels of 2022
CrimeReads.com compiled its 20 best suspense, mystery, and thriller reads of the year!
Mystery Book Club - 2023 Books
Meets at Koelbel Library on the third Wednesday evening each month at 6:30 pm.
Romance Blogs and Lists
Kiss a Ginger Day - Romance Book Recommendations
A list of romance books featuring one or more main characters having red hair.
Musicians in Romance
Get lost in one of these romance novels featuring musicians from a variety of genres.
Workplace Romance
Check out these romance titles that mix business and pleasure.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Blogs and Lists
Mysteries in Space!
Like mysteries? Fan of Science Fiction? Try books that combine both.
Science Fiction and Fantasy by Indigenous Authors
November is National American Indian Heritage Month. To celebrate - let's read some science fiction and fantasy by these wonderful authors!
"Back to the Future" Day
October 21 is "Back to the Future" Day because in the second film Marty travels forward in time to October 21, 2015.
Coming Soon Fantasy Carousel
Biography and Memoirs Blogs and Lists
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Discover or learn more about Martin Luther King Jr., an American Baptist minister and Civil Rights activist.
¡Celebremos la Herencia Afroamericana!
Diversas personalidades del país destacan el lugar que los afroamericanos han alcanzado en nuestra historia.
International Day of Education: Pioneers in Education Rights
Celebrate the International Day of Education, January 24, by reading about some of the most influential people in educational rights.
Historical Fiction Blogs and Lists
If You Liked The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
If you enjoyed The Nightingale, you may also like these recommended reads from NoveList.
Fiction Set in Denver
Read about your city from cozy to mystery to historical.
Bitter Rivals
Books with rivalries. Some end in romance, others remain foes. Some are fictional stories, others happened throughout the world's history.
Coming Soon Historical Fiction
Graphic Novels Blogs and Lists
Creating Graphic Novels with Chad Sell
Mar 13th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Online Event
Chad Sell, author of The Cardboard Kingdom and Doodleville graphic novels, will present about his books, his creative process and more!
A Conversation with Graphic Novelist R. Alan Brooks
Feb 23rd | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Join us virtually for an evening with graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks and discuss the power of being able to see yourself in art.
Indigenous Voices in Graphic Novels
Graphic Novels featuring Native American and Indigenous characters.
Graphic Novels
Graphic Novels
Audiobooks Blogs and Lists
2023 Listen List
The best audiobooks of 2022 from the American Library Association.
Beer & Book Pairings
Sip and read along to these flavorful suggestions.
OverDrive/Libby
Download OverDrive eBooks, magazines and audiobooks to your smartphone or tablet with the Libby app.
LGBT+ Blogs and Lists
Take Pride
Read one of these LGBT-friendly picture books today!
Nonfiction Books for Pride Month
These new books explore the experiences and stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.
LGBTQ+ Mysteries
Looking for mystery fiction featuring LGBTQ+ characters? Try one of these!
History & Genealogy Blogs and Lists
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Discover or learn more about Martin Luther King Jr., an American Baptist minister and Civil Rights activist.
¡Celebremos la Herencia Afroamericana!
Diversas personalidades del país destacan el lugar que los afroamericanos han alcanzado en nuestra historia.
Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
Hanukkah is an eight-day long Jewish celebration.
Food & Cooking Blogs and Lists
Essential Cookbooks
Each year the American Library Association selects the best cookbooks of the previous year. What will you cook?
Bacon Cookbooks
A list of cookbooks with amazing recipes featuring bacon.
Best Thanksgiving Cookbooks
A list of books to help prep an American Thanksgiving meal.
Classics Blogs and Lists
Celebrating The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz was released on August 29, 1939, over 80 years ago.
Jane Austen Read-Alikes For Each Novel
Are you an Austen-ite? Choose your favorite Jane Austen novel and discover what to read next.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Journey down the rabbit hole with books and movies based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Recently Ordered Classics
Book Club 2 Go Kits
Browse the latest Book Club 2 Go Kits. Each kit comes with 10 books and a discussion guide. Fiction and nonfiction. All ages.
