Discover, Reflect, and Celebrate: Black History Month Reads
Posted Feb 4, 2025, 7:29 AM CADL’s expert selectors have curated a dynamic Black History Month reading list for all ages, celebrating voices, stories, and legacies that continue to shape our world. From powerful biographies to engaging fiction and children's books, these titles highlight themes of justice, identity, resilience, and joy. Read More
CADL's Best Books of 2024
Posted Dec 11, 2024, 11:03 AM We asked our expert Capital Area District Libraries staff to weigh in on their favorite books published in 2024. Here are the titles that rose to the top. Enjoy this wide-ranging selection of engaging reads for all ages and interests curated by your favorite librarians. Visit cadl.org/recommendations for more trusted guidance on your next great read. Read More
Book Bound Episode 11: A Feast of Discovery
Posted Nov 19, 2024, 2:41 PM A cornucopia of wide-ranging titles celebrating discovery, family and food. Read More
Episode 10: An Autumn of Fear and Family
Posted Oct 10, 2024, 2:00 PM Mari, Jessica, and Cheryl discuss books on travel, messy times, and a few scary reads as autumn begins. Read More
Book Bound Episode 9: Back to School
Posted Sep 10, 2024, 2:14 PM Mari, Jessica, and Cheryl are back to discuss what they've been reading as summer comes to a close. School reading, nostalgia, slowing down and Hispanic Heritage Month with producers Cassidy and Rissa. Read More
Book Bound: Episode 8
Posted Aug 2, 2024, 12:59 PM Summary: Microhistory, finding self, and summer adventures. Read More
Book Bound: Episode 6
Posted Jun 7, 2024, 3:20 PM Celebrating summer reading and listening (It’s Audiobook Month!) with a range of titles. Read More
Book Bound: Episode 5
Posted May 6, 2024, 4:46 PM This episode explores environmentalism, international history, and adventure. Read More
Book Bound - Episode 4
Posted Apr 9, 2024, 12:46 PM Summary: Food memoir, academic mystery, fiction, and “strange” books Read More
Book Bound - Episode 3
Posted Mar 6, 2024, 12:31 PM We're going wild for Reading Month! Books with wild animals, wild girls, and bite sized reads. Read More
Book Bound: Episode 2
Posted Feb 12, 2024, 5:32 PM The picks in this episode give a nod to Black History Month, but we also talk non-fiction and ALA Award winners. Read More
Book Bound - Episode 1
Posted Jan 18, 2024, 11:35 AM Get ready to expand your horizons and discover great reads. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 89: Reading Wrap-Up
Posted Dec 12, 2023, 11:55 AM We're closing out our reading year with a selection of great picks! Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 88: November Reads
Posted Nov 7, 2023, 1:56 PM We’re talking about books we enjoyed reading this month, including some picks by Indigenous authors for Native American Heritage Month. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 87: Free for All
Posted Oct 9, 2023, 12:29 PM Titles we loved outside of our themed reads. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 86: Atmospheric Reads
Posted Oct 9, 2023, 12:24 PM This month we're focusing on titles that set an autumn atmosphere, whether yours be spooky, cozy or transformational. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 85: Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted Sep 1, 2023, 5:49 PM We celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a wide range of titles! Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 84: Education, Learning and Back-to-School
Posted Sep 1, 2023, 5:36 PM Our picks this episode approach the Back-to-school theme from a range of angles. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 83: Summer's End
Posted Aug 15, 2023, 5:39 PM No theme, just great books we wanted to tell you about! Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 82: Wellness
Posted Aug 15, 2023, 5:28 PM It’s wellness month and we’ve curated a list to encourage and inspire you! Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 81: Culinary Arts
Posted Jul 13, 2023, 3:25 PM It's Culinary Arts Month, and we're paying homage to chefs, everyday cooks, and food in general. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 80: Disability Pride Month
Posted Jul 13, 2023, 2:25 PM We're celebrating Disability Pride month and 33 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with books that amplify the experiences and voices of people with disabilities. Read More
The Antique Collector's Library
Posted Jun 28, 2023, 5:18 PM All the resources you could want, collected in one place. Read More
The Photographer's Library
Posted Jun 15, 2023, 3:08 PM Everything a photographer could want in one click. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 79: Celebrating Pride
Posted Jun 5, 2023, 4:07 PM Happy Pride! We're spotlighting picks for Pride, remixed and reimagined fairy tales, and more. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 78: Summer Reads
Posted Jun 5, 2023, 3:47 PM It’s Summer Reading! We discuss the annual Summer Reading Challenge and a few great reads. Read More
Readers Roundtable Episode 77: Asian-American & Asian Pacific Heritage Month
Posted May 8, 2023, 2:13 PM Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 76: Families
Posted May 8, 2023, 1:44 PM Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica talk titles that feature families—biological, adopted, and found. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Podcast Episode 73: March is Reading Month (Adults)
Posted Mar 9, 2023, 10:53 AM Reading is a form of community, and what better way to celebrate Reading Month than with titles with community at their center? Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 72: March is Reading Month (Kids)
Posted Mar 9, 2023, 10:39 AM Tom and Sherri join Mari to discuss children’s picks and March is Reading Month. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 71: Books About Relationships
Posted Feb 8, 2023, 11:02 AM In a nod to the heart themes associated with February, we decided to tackle the theme of relationships but probably at its widest range of definitions. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 70: Black History Month
Posted Feb 7, 2023, 5:41 PM February is Black History Month, and we've got a range of titles on that theme. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 69: Winter Reading
Posted Jan 9, 2023, 1:41 PM Our hosts Jessica and Cheryl look at some of their year-end reading and talk about CADL's Winter Reading Challenge. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 68: Best Kids Titles of 2022
Posted Jan 9, 2023, 1:34 PM Mari is joined at the mic by special guest Lynn Harper, Branch Head at CADL Dansville, to take a look back at the titles they're excited about. Read More
Best Books of 2022
Posted Dec 13, 2022, 3:03 PM Our expert staff voted on their favorite books published in 2022. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 67: Quick Reads
Posted Dec 12, 2022, 1:38 PM We wring as much meaning out of the phrase “Reads for long nights and busy days” as we possibly can Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 66: Gift Ideas
Posted Dec 12, 2022, 12:52 PM This episode we’re headed into the holidays and looking at books we think would make great gifts. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 65: Celebrating the Harvest
Posted Nov 12, 2022, 4:23 PM We're talking about Thanksgiving, feasting, gratitude and more. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 64: Native American Heritage Month
Posted Nov 12, 2022, 4:13 PM Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a selection of titles by indigenous authors! Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 62: Books About Diverse Abilities
Posted Oct 7, 2022, 4:02 PM Cheryl, Jessica, and Mari share picks that feature representation for people with disabilities Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 63: Spooky Reads
Posted Oct 7, 2022, 3:58 PM Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica discuss seasonal, creepy, surreal, and fascinating reads. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 61: Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted Sep 15, 2022, 11:15 AM Cheryl and Jessica talk about Hispanic Heritage Month, horses, and colonialism. Read More
Reader's Roundtable Episode 60: Back to School Reads
Posted Sep 9, 2022, 11:10 AM Mari Garza and special guest Melissa Crain chat back about school life, feelings books, middle-grade fiction, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Read More