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2017

EBook

In this fun and funny celebration of literacy, kids of all ages will discover that the act of reading is a daring adventure that can take you anywhere...

The wild book

—Villoro, Juan, 1956- author.

2017

Book

A story of a boy who goes to live with his kooky, book-obsessed uncle in a library where books have a supernatural power all their own....

Inkdeath

—Funke, Cornelia Caroline.

2008

Book On CD

As Bluejay--Mo's fictitious double--tries to keep the Book of Immortality from unraveling, Adderhead kidnaps all the children in the kingdom, asking f...

How To Read A Book : A Novel

—Wood, Monica, author.

2024

EAudiobook

"Violet Powell, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls, Maine, is being released from prison after serving twenty-two months for a drunk-drivin...

Llama Llama Loves To Read

—Dewdney, Anna, author.

2018

EBook

Throughout the school day, the teacher helps Llama Llama and the other children practice their letters, shows word cards, reads stories, and brings th...

Paper and fire

—Caine, Rachel, author.

2017

Book

"With an iron fist, the Great Library controls the knowledge of the world, ruthlessly stamping out all rebellion and in the name of the greater good,...

Reading with Dad.

—Jorgensen, Rich (Richard)

Book

Reading together is a constant through the years in the relationship between this loving father and daughter....

You are a reader! ; You are a writer!

—Prince, April Jones, author.

2021

Book

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate readers and writers and the way the two are intertwined....

The Titanic treasure

—Luper, Eric, author.

2017

Book

This time Cleo, Evan, the evil Mr. Locke, and his two trolls have all been transported to the Titanic--and if they do not find and save the priceless...

The black reckoning

—Stephens, John, 1972-

2015

Book On CD

Emma has been kidnapped by the Dire Magnus, and siblings Kate and Michael go on a mission to rescue her. On top of that, Emma must locate the last of...

Home For The Holidays

—Frederick, Heather Vogel, author.

2011

EAudiobook

Four girls continue their mother-daughter book club, reading Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol," but from unexpected blizzards to a sledding disast...

A Tale Of Sorcery...

—Colfer, Chris, 1990- author.

2021

EBook

The Southern Kingdom is in the grip of Emperor Seven and his war on both magic, books, and learning; even worse, a malignant darkness is rising and th...

Home for the holidays

—Frederick, Heather Vogel.

2012

Book

Four girls continue their mother-daughter book club, reading Maud Hart Lovelace's "Betsy-Tacy" books, but from unexpected blizzards to a sledding disa...

A Tale Of Sorcery...

—Colfer, Chris, 1990- author.

2021

EAudiobook

The Southern Kingdom is in the grip of Emperor Seven and his war on both magic, books, and learning; even worse, a malignant darkness is rising and th...

Return of the Underwear Dragon

—Rothman, Scott, author.

2021

Book

After realizing that the Underwear Dragon misbehaves only because he cannot read, Sir Cole and his would-be assistant, Claire, are determined to help...

El libro fantástico

—Gore, Leonid.

2011

Book

"¿Que será esa cosa fantástica? ¿Será una cama? ¿Será una mesa? ¿Será un sombrero? Hay un niño muy listo que sabe qué es." --From pu...

Words On Fire

—Nielsen, Jennifer A., author.

2019

EBook

In 1893 twelve-year-old Audra lives on a farm in Lithuania, and tries to avoid the Cossack soldiers who enforce the Russian decrees that ban Lithuania...

Words On Fire

—Nielsen, Jennifer A., author.

2019

EAudiobook

In 1893 twelve-year-old Audra lives on a farm in Lithuania, and tries to avoid the Cossack soldiers who enforce the Russian decrees that ban Lithuania...

Puedo hacer de todo

—Pearson, Mary E.

2012

Book

When a boy goes to the library, he realizes he can pretend to be and to do anything by reading books....

Books Make Good Friends

—Mount, Jane, author, illustrator.

2023

EBook

Lotti is a shy girl who retreats into a world of books and reading, but eventually learns to make friends with other kids who share her passion, and r...

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2020: a year for escape

… 2020: a year for escape Blog Body Use of fiction eBooks increased by 30 per cent in 2020. Surprised? Maybe not … as the province shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, and the numbers remained steady for the rest of the … Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

12 days of Bookmas

… The snow is falling, a fire is burning in the fireplace, and we're ready to curl up and read. This year we asked our Collections team to tell us what books they are reading this December to help you figure out your to-read …

The not-so-challenging challenge: New year, new reading goals

… The not-so-challenging challenge: New year, new reading goals Blog Body Set your New Year’s resolution with … New York Times Best Seller lists for fiction, non-fiction, and young adult literature Read a book by a 2SLGBTQIA+ … normal format (link to lists for graphic novels and audiobooks) Read a book from a genre you have never tried before …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… Pride Reading Roundup! Blog Body Books let us see through the eyes of others, to explore adventures, places, times, and – most importantly – perspectives outside our own …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… Probably arises from that tricky balance between observing and recording life and actually living it (the hard part). … great choral ensembles that evening, got me thinking about books that might serve as mood changers. And naturally, … For those who enjoy a bit of the gothic in their holiday reading, this story of a blacksmith and the devil both in …

The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring reading goals

… The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring reading goals Blog Body RPL’s Reading Challenge is on! Finding time and motivation to read can be hard these days. That’s why we … bigger goals into smaller ones If your goal is to read 12 books in a year, break it down into smaller goals. For …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar nominations dropped and a lot of the films being recognized this year are based … identify with one sister in the story, whether they are reading Little Women for the first time as a child or …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019 Blog Body Regina, here is what you were reading in 2019! We got out our calculators and did some number crunching. Here are RPL’s top …

Most-read eBooks for 2021

… Most-read eBooks for 2021 Blog Body The lords and ladies of the Bridgerton series proved popular with … Bridgerton Collection, Vol. 1 topped both the most-borrowed fiction and the most-borrowed romance eBooks at Regina … Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Digital …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists Blog Body Now that you can pick up holds at … stumped to know what to borrow? Never fear. RPL’s service Books4Me has your back. Answer a few quick questions about your reading preferences and we’ll send you an email with a personalized booklist. …

A book for every podcast

… for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and we are no exception (did you know our Dunlop Art Gallery … so we thought we would pair the two and create a list of books to read similar to or based on popular podcasts. Let’s … adds a layer of intimacy to what is an already intense reading experience. This book is also now an HBO docuseries …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… journey. I’m a die-hard fiction reader of fantasy and horror, so a lot of the books we choose and our discussions about them challenge me … but an important one. It pushed me to get curious about my reading habits and take a good long look at my bookshelf and …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… COVID-19? This is something I have been grappling with, and I have been on the lookout for tips and resources to … stimulating, and physically active options such as reading for professional growth or leisure, cooking, … and teens: TumbleBook Library is great to stream picture books and middle grade novels. Hoopla is a popular resource …

Orange Shirt Day is a chance for us to engage in open conversation about residential schools

… is a day to honour those who survived residential schools and their families, and to acknowledge that Every Child … An adaptation of The Orange Shirt Story for ages 4-6. Non Fiction They Came for the Children Canada, Aboriginal … Indigenous Services Advisor Marketing Tags Reconciliation Reading Events Movies …

Writing Help at RPL

… to take an opportunity to share with you a bit about myself and what I can offer to beginner and established writers in … your writing The library also has a wonderful collection of books to get you started no matter where you are on your … of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags Writing Reading Events …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… you to pay off student loans, save for a down payment, and still have something left over for a little fun (like maybe a beach vacation with your favourite books). This is where Shannon Lee Simmons comes in. She’s … part of frosh week in second year university to finish reading this book. The ultimate romantic adventure story and …

Most borrowed books of 2022!

… Most borrowed books of 2022! Blog Body We’ve crunched the numbers and here they are – the library’s most borrowed titles in … most borrowed children's titles list! Until next year, keep reading Regina! Blog Images Short Title Most borrowed books …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… action to #BreakTheBias by celebrating women’s achievements and continuing the fight for gender equality. I always like … who need to be respected and heard. Here are several books that have challenged and inspired me. Genocidal Love … Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Events …

Let's Talk About Racism

… Let's Talk About Racism Blog Body Racism and racial injustice have been all over the media in recent … Ladner If it works for your learning style to mix in some fiction, you might want to explore our Indigenous Voices … Post Community Engagement and Programming Marketing Tags Reading Events …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you Blog Body Did you know? Reading is … state (think, meditation). Lower stress, muscle tension, and heart rate. Improved sleep. Vocabulary, communication, … Experience new worlds and charming friendships with fiction. Discover facts that make sense of the world with …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… RPL Staff Reading Recommendations Blog Body People often ask us what … read, so we decided to take a look at some of our high-demand titles and come up with some similar book suggestions. … Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. For those of you looking for books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid , try our Books to Make You …

You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL

… You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL Blog Body The cool weather will soon be upon us and we’ll hunker into our cozy indoor spaces again, sipping … your own tastes of topics, genres or authors, try out our Books4Me service! We can handle this autumn together. …

Listening to the Classics

… Leo, Jane, Franz, James J, Virginia, Samuel. That lot. And pardon my air of familiarity, even if it is in jest. As … of The Witcher is coming down the stream? So maybe the books aren’t really dust-covered and mildewed but the … Ulysses becomes an entirely different experience from reading it – and for most, probably more pleasant. Even so, …

Make Settings Come Alive

… on the couch? Is the couch or chair tippy? Is it brand new or ancient? The atmosphere: Is it summer hot? … you don’t seduce, enthrall, or engage them, they won’t keep reading, and you sure don’t want that! Robert Kroetsch once … meantime, I encourage you to have a look at some of these books about writing from the library’s collection; they …

Books4Me for teens and adults

… Books4Me for teens and adults Name Library Card Number Email Email Confirm … loved? Format Book eBook eAudiobook Video Do you want your reading list to contain Fiction Non-Fiction Which types of FICTION do you enjoy the …

Most-Borrowed 2024

… to old favourites, this list is packed with the must-read books of the year. Discover what everyone's been talking about and add these to your TBR pile. Download the complete list or check out the top three reads in each category: Fiction The Women by Kristin Hannah Fourth Wing by Rebecca …

So, what is BookTok anyway?

… TikTok where readers create entertaining videos about the books, genres, authors, and characters they love (or hate). It's become one of the … Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… are important to writers for many reasons – they house books that remind writers of their goals and potential, and they carry other research materials –but … walking through the stacks, browsing the titles, and reading different genres can spark their creativity and …

Bridgerton series tops lists of most-read eBooks in 2021

… Bridgerton series tops lists of most-read eBooks in 2021 Submitted by ecampbell on Tue, 01/04/2022 - 11:27 Add Description The lords and ladies of the Bridgerton series proved popular with … Bridgerton Collection, Vol. 1 topped both the most-borrowed fiction and the most-borrowed romance eBooks at Regina …

Books4Me for children

… Books4Me for children Name Library Card Number Email Email … - Select - 0-5 6-8 9-12 What was the last book you read and loved? What type of story are you looking for? Adventure … Life, People and Things Love Stories Scary Stories Science Fiction Sports Graphic Novels Some of my favourite books or …

Five Little Indians among top reads for 2022

… author Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians was in high demand with Regina Public Library readers in 2022, placing among the library’s Top Ten list for fiction titles. Attachment …

Reading Resources

… Reading Resources … To access all this great information, …  is a terrific resource for finding best sellers, classics, and more, for all ages. Overdrive also has titles in many … TumbleBook Library  offers animated, read-along picture books, and read-along chapter books for kids from preschool …

Book Clubs

… residents only, provides everything you need for a fun and stress-free Book Club meeting, packaged together in one … and run a book club, A sign out sheet to keep track of the books, and A feedback form, so you can share your … with us. We have a wide variety of titles to satisfy your reading interests, including: Fiction Children Non-Fiction …

BookFlix

… BookFlix … Build a love of reading and learning with BookFlix (recommended for grades … is an online resource that pairs fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction read-along eBooks. Note: this …

NoveList K-8 Plus

… NoveList K-8 Plus … Fiction and non-fiction reading suggestions for children and young adults. Includes … and much more. Find similar titles for favorite authors, books and series. Your next great read starts here! …