Lima Reads

If you enjoy true crime with a flair for drama, this Prohibition-era story of bootlegger kingpin George Remus will intrigue and entertain you.

Do you enjoy memoirs? Check out artist Riva Lehrer's beautifully illustrated story of coming into her own as an artist born with disabilities.

The Great War has been raging for three years. Follow the female codebreakers who are cracking information crucial to winning the war, and finding love along the way.

Grab our Community Read title. This engrossing title will leave you pondering.

In Victorian times, it was tradition to spook your friends and family by telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve. Grab a warm drink, curl up in front of the fireplace, and join us for a reading of the short story How Fear Departed from the Long Gallery by E. F. Benson. Cast: Narrator – Shelby Mrs. Peveril – Sarah Blanche Peveril – Monique Madge Dalrymple – Dani Music: The Chamber by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4486-the-chamber License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Darkest Child by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3615-darkest-child License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Enchanted Journey by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3708-enchanted-journey License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Evening Fall (Harp) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3720-evening-fall-harp- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3804-ghost-processional License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Lamentation by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3965-lamentation License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Reign Supreme by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4271-reign-supreme License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Waltz (Tschikovsky Op. 40) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4605-waltz-tschikovsky-op-40- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Welcome To Horrorland by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5016-welcome-to-horrorland License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound effects from Zapslat.com

Immerse yourself in a thrilling mystery with great characters and long unanswered questions.

Looking for a little adventure this holiday season? We dare you to try this one!

Do you enjoy historical fiction? Get swept away with the dust and sand in this western story filled with the discovery of a life time (hint: it isn't gold!).

Are you a royal watcher? Enjoy this historical fiction novel about Elizabeth II's mother. This remarkable woman stepped up when her country needed her most!

Do you love self-help books? Either way, this non-fiction book about two women living by the rules of 50 self-help books is a funny and fast read. Pick it up today!

Looking for some humor to lighten your days? Check out our latest recommendation that will have you laughing out loud.

Looking for something great to read? Try the April Happy Bookers title! We can't meet to discuss it this month, but let us know what you think on our Facebook page.

The many adaptations of Jane Austen's Emma and the adventurous project of Sanditon.

This true crime memoir has all the elements of a good spy thriller. Get a sneak peak of the story, then grab a copy using the Ohio Digital Library.

Our Killer Reads book club won't meet this month, but don't miss out on this new title about the Lizzie Borden trial.

Librarians recommending a book about librarians? Where could we go wrong!

Like your non-fiction with all the juicy gossip of a Desperate Housewives episode? Check out this week's recommendation!

This book club selection is based in fact, and a top read for celebrities & librarians alike - give it a try and let us know what you think!

Get a sneak peek at the lasting effect a dysfunctional family life can have. Filled with quirky humor, this is an entertaining read for anyone.

Grab this classic novel and join our book discussion- you won't be disappointed!