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Library Staff Picks: Our Favorite Reads of 2024

By Lisa Curtin

As the year comes to a close, some of our staff are eager to share their favorite books of 2024! From gripping novels to insightful nonfiction, here are the books that kept us turning pages this year:

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Catch the Spirit: Books & Films About the Olympic and Paralympic Games

By Lisa Curtin
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To celebrate the Paris 2024 Summer Games, we’ve curated a collection of books and films that explore the remarkable history, athletes, cities, and business of the Olympics and Paralympics.

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What's Hot at the Library: Top Checkouts of Academic Year 2023-24

By Lisa Curtin

Ever wondered what everyone else is diving into at the Bentley Library? Here's a look at our top checkouts for print books, ebooks/audiobooks, and streaming films during the 2023-2024 academic year!

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Using the Libby App for OverDrive eBooks & Audiobooks

By Katie Leahy

With the semester winding down, you may be looking for your next fun read. Why not check out our eBook and digital audiobook collection that can be accessed 24/7 whether you are traveling near or far over winter break?

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Books & Resources to Celebrate Transgender Awareness Week

By Lisa Curtin
collage of 48 tbook covers

November 13–19 is Transgender Awareness Week, and we have books and resources to help you celebrate and to stay informed.

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Find Bestsellers & New Releases in the Popular Reading Collection

By Kimberly Morin

Now that summer is here, it is time to highlight the Popular Reading Collection.

Located on the main floor near the café, the Popular Reading Collection contains both bestselling fiction and nonfiction including: mysteries, thrillers, romances, sci-fi, biographies and popular business books.

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Play Ball: Celebrating Opening Day

By Kimberly Morin

Make a short stop by the main floor of the library to explore a popup display of all things baseball.

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Summer Reading: Popular Fiction & Nonfiction Books, eBooks, and Audiobooks

By Katie Leahy

Summer is the perfect time to catch up on some reading and the Bentley Library has plenty of titles to choose from! Want to unravel a mystery? Explore a fantasy universe? Time travel with a historical fiction novel? Learn a new skill?

Search by title, author, or keyword in the Bentley Library Search if you already have something in mind and want to see if it is available at the library.

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Libby for OverDrive: eBooks & Audiobooks

By Katie Leahy

With the semester winding down, you may be looking for your next fun read. Why not check out our eBook and digital audiobook collection that can be accessed 24/7 whether you are traveling near or far over winter break?

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Get Your Summer Reading Here!

By Kimberly Morin

Whether you are planning your next road trip or just plan to spend some time reading at the beach or relaxing at home, your library has something for everyone. Here are some OverDrive e-book and audiobook collections we are highlighting just for you:

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