Romantasy Reads

For awhile, Cozy Mysteries seemed to be all the rage and now it's Romantasy's turn to shine! Hey, wait a second! What even is a "Romantasy?!" It's the two fiction genres of romance and fantasy all smooshed together to create a new kind of magic. Generally there's still very strong fantasy plot vibes going on with a heavy dose of romance mixed in to spice things up. If you're a avid romance or fantasy reader, (or both!) then give some of the books below a whirl. 

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 

Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Gilded by Marissa Meyer

Tech Time!

Did you know that we offer one-on-one technology assistance? You can sign up for Tech Time with Jenn if you need help with using a computer, phone, tablet, apps/programs, and more! Jenn will run through the basics of what you need help with to get you comfortable enough to navigate it on your own. One hour long sessions are offered on Mondays at 4:00pm and 5:00pm and on Thursdays at 10:00am and 11:00am. Please schedule ahead of time as availability is subject to change based on library staff schedules.  

Ready to schedule your Tech Time appointment? You can call the library, stop at one of the circulation desks, or fill out this online form to get scheduled. 

You can also keep an eye out for group tech classes like, Libby FAQs, which will be offered at EFPL in October. This program will run through the basics of navigating the Libby app and get you all ready to start using it for ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. 

Author Spotlight: Sylvia Moreno-Garcia

Our Bookaholics book club will be meeting next on Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30pm to chat about  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Here's a short summary of the book: In 1950s Mexico, a headstrong socialite embarks on an adventure to save her cousin from a questionable marriage, a potentially haunted gothic mansion, and some twisted family secrets. We still have some copies of the book available for check out at the library! Stop on in to grab one for yourself if you haven't already. Hope to see you at Lovegood's Coffee & Cocktails for Bookaholics! (16 W. Main Street in Evansville)

If you enjoyed Mexican Gothic, try one of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's other books!  This Mexican-Canadian author is known for writing fantasy, noir, and horror books. Below are just a few of the novels she's written.

Silver Nitrate...A dark thriller about the curse that haunts a legendary lost film and awakens one woman's hidden powers

The Daughter of Doctor Moreau...A lavish historical drama reimagining The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico

Velvet Was the Night...A simmering historical noir about a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of the missing woman they're both desperate to find

The Beautiful Ones...A sweeping fantasy of manners set in a world inspired by belle époque

Certain Dark Things...A pulse-pounding neo noir that reimagines vampire lore

Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Get in your element and sign yourself up for a library card TODAY! Make sure to tell your friends and family too! If reading and books aren't really your thing, we still have so much to offer you! Your library card gives you access to a lot of great FREE resources. Check those out below. We hope to see you soon.

Library Materials Available to Check Out:

You can search for these on the SHARE website or SHARE app. 

Books, Audiobooks on CD, Audiobooks on Playaway, DVDs, Blu-rays, Music CDs, Magazines, Board/Card Games, Discovery Kits, and more!

Services Offered in the Library:

Public Computers, WiFi, Printing, Copying, Faxing, Self-Check Station, Local Newspapers, Exam Proctoring, Study Rooms, Community Meeting Room, FREE Events & Programs for Adults, Teens, and Children, Reference & Tech Assistance, Local History & Genealogy Collection, Delivery to Homebound Individuals, Children's Play Area, and more!

Online Resources:

Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, Ancestry Library Edition (In library use only), LinkedIn Learning, Badgerlink, Transparent Language, and more!