Lima Reads

Lima Public Library's staff and guests provide reading recommendations.

The Ghosts of Eden Park

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

06-17
20:33

Golem Girl

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

05-14
11:01

The Codebreakers Series

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.

01-27
06:13

Everybody's Son

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

01-18
07:57

How Fear Departed from the Long Gallery

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

12-22
40:30

The Devil And The DarK Water

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

12-19
06:10

Dash & Lily's Book Of Dares

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

12-05
06:20

Dragon Teeth

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!).

08-13
09:03

The Queen's Secret

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!

06-11
03:33

How To Be Fine

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!

06-04
11:52

Fool

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

05-19
05:52

Name Of The Rose

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.

04-22
03:24

Emma And Sanditon

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

03-29
19:13

Permanent Record

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.

03-20
12:00

The Trial Of Lizzie Borden

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

03-16
08:05

The Book Woman Of Troublesome Creek

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

03-03
09:34

Love Lies

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

02-20
06:26

The Nickel Boys

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!

02-05
08:06

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

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.

01-14
06:13

Persuasion

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

08-08
18:55

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