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"New Years and Winter Books" on a background of snowy evergreen trees.

Books for New Year's and Winter

This time of year brings both the official start of winter as well as New Year's Eve and Day.  Why not celebrate both events with some books from this list?  Some take place around the turn of the year, while others take place in winter--or in places where it always feels like winter.  With...

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Jane Austen Retellings

Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775, and her novels are still widely read today.  Whether you're an Austen fan or this is your first introduction to her work, you...

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December 2020 Mid-Month Sudoku

Whether you're a sudoku novice or a seasoned pro, try your hand at MHL's mid-month sudoku!  A new puzzle will be released on the 15th of each remaining month in 2020 as a complement to the crossword released on the 1st of each month as part of our Elect to Connect series.

 

You...

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Staff Favorites 2020

It's time for the annual roundup of MHL's favorite books of the year. Whether you like literary fiction, thrillers, romance, or horror, this list has something for you.

Check out our previous years' lists here: 2016,...

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Goodreads Best Books of 2020

Goodreads Choice Awards Best Books of 2020

Every year, plenty of Best Of lists come out, overwhelming readers with options. The Goodreads Choice Awards are unique because they are voted on by readers, rather than being chosen by critics. Check out this...

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Resources for Birders

If you are a birder, or are thinking about getting into birding, the following may help you get the most out of what has become one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in the US.

2020 MHL Gift Guide for Young Readers

2020 Gift Guide for Young Readers

Looking for a gift for that hard-to-shop-for young someone? We might be biased but we think books are the perfect gift for anyone! Here are some suggestions from us--of course, you can also just check them out from the library if you want to read any of these yourself. You can also fill out a ...

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December 2020 Puzzle

Our December puzzle--"X Marks the Spot"--incorporates a feature we haven't used before: circled squares within the puzzle!  If you're looking for more crosswords, our new online access to The Wall Street Journal...

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2020 MHL Gift Guide

2020 MHL Gift Guide

Looking for a gift for that hard-to-shop-for someone? We might be biased but we think books are the perfect gift for anyone! Here are some suggestions from us--of course, you can also just check them out from the library if you want to read any of these yourself. You can also fill out a...

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Hygge for All

Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish concept encompassing coziness and the small comforts of life.  The concept was popularized in the US in 2017, with the publication of The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking.  This winter, with more people spending more time at home, increasing...

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