Plano Reads
Tried & True and New: Picture Book Reviews
Our storytime experts are bringing you reviews of the latest from our Easy collection (or picture books) as well as some of their favorites used during storytime. We have thousands of picture books at each library, so this is just a small introduction to the collection. See all of our Tried & True and New reviews […]
Plano Reads: Join Second Tuesday Book Club on March 8 to explore Jessica Bruder’s “Nomadland”
Second Tuesday Book Club will meet in-person from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, in the program room at Schimelpfenig Library, for our discussion of Jessica Bruder’s nonfiction title, Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century. We will observe careful social distancing, with face coverings recommended. Please email Cathe Spencer at cathes@plano.gov if […]
Plano Reads: Love at the Library
Perfect choices for the most romantic month of the year! Be sure to check out our other book lists on the blog for reading inspiration. “Love-ly” Fiction for Adults Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy – Sensual, rebellious Anna falls deeply and passionately in love with the handsome Count Vronsky. When she refuses to conduct the […]
Have You Heard? Biographies and Biographical Fiction
History is full of awe-inspiring heroines, world-changing love affairs, and individuals who risked everything to alter the course of human events. Check out these biographies and biographical fiction from the Plano Public Library. Below you’ll find audiobook recommendations from the Plano Public Library. This is just a sample of the audiobooks in our collection, and […]
Selfie Book Talk, Episode #25
Your Plano Public Library staff are virtually recommending their favorite reads.
Reel Reading: Romance
Do you enjoy a good binge-fest over books, tv series, or films? Join us to talk about all things binge-worthy in our new Reel Reading club for Teens. Reel Reading is a teen-specific book, film and TV club meeting virtually on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. via Zoom. This club is for […]
Plano Reads: March Book Clubs
Spring into a great read with Plano Public Library! Join our book clubs in person or online to discuss and share thoughts on your latest reads. Choose from virtual, in-person and hybrid meeting options. Check out the 2022 Book Club catalog (PDF) for all sessions this year, with titles and themes. Continue reading for what’s […]
Plano Reads: The Dry
For February’s Brown Bag Book Club, we’re reading The Dry by Jane Harper. Continue reading to learn more about this title, and join us on Thursday, February 24 at 12 p.m. at Parr Library to discuss. The Dry: a novel by Jane Harper Twenty years ago, Aaron Falk and his father left Kiewarra after Aaron […]
What Are You Reading Now? Episode 39
Check out what our WAYRN book club attendees are reading this month. What Are You Reading Now? is a monthly book club that focuses on talking about whatever book you are currently reading. The book club meets in-person at Haggard Library and via Zoom, for a hybrid experience. If you want to join on Zoom, register here. […]
Plano Reads: The Eighth Detective
For February’s Mystery Book Club, we’re reading The Eighth Detective by Alex Pavesi. Mystery Book Club meets on February 17 at 7pm both at Haggard Library and virtually through Zoom. To join us virtually, register here. From Publisher’s Weekly: Pavesi’s cerebral debut blends a mystery with an academic discussion of the mystery genre. Book editor […]