Category: Reader’s Corner

Celebrate the rich diversity of voices and stories within the AANHPI community through books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors with us this month. Through an array of genres, explore these works by acclaimed writers! Rising lawyer Jia Song is pulled...

Step into the elegance and intrigue of the Regency and Victorian Eras this May with our latest reading challenge! From sparkling ballrooms and sharp social commentary, our book recommendations below has something for everybody. Romance isn’t your cup of tea? Our list features mystery,...

In honor of this years Awards season recently coming to a close at the Oscars, we invite you to take a look at what is ahead! Check out the books making the jump from our library shelves to the big screen this year, along...

Blast off into a new world this April with our monthly reading challenge! This month we are exploring the futuristic world of Science Fiction, where anything from distant galaxies to advanced technology is possible. Simply read a science fiction novel for a chance to...

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, we’ve created a list of women’s historical fiction novels for you to reflect on their characters’ remarkable achievements. While some of the women you’ll meet in these pages are fictional, their stories are rooted in real...

This March we invite readers to slow down and sink into the stories that linger long after the final page. This month’s reading challenge spotlights Literary Fiction, which brings you novels known for rich characters, emotional depth, and thoughtful exploration of the human experience....

In 2026 the nation commemorates 100 years since Black history first received federal acknowledgment. The movement was founded by historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the son of formerly enslaved parents and the second African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Woodson believed...

For this month’s reading challenge, we’re falling in love with a great book! February’s genre is Swoon-Worthy Romance! This month’s raffle prize is 2x $40 gift cards to Turning Point in Pier Village! Find some recommendations below, and if you like these reads as...

Make 2026 the year you conquer your reading list! We are excited to announce the Long Branch Public Library’s Monthly Reading Challenge, where each month will bring you a new genre to explore. All you need to do is check out and read a...

As we turn the page on 2025, our library staff invites you to explore their favorite reads of the year! These staff-picked favorites are reads we loved, recommend, and can’t wait for you to discover as we look ahead to another year of stories...