LEISURE-TIME READING FOR ADULTS. True tales of history,
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REAL WORLD READING FOR ADULTS. Advice, hobby starters,
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AWARD LISTS and STAFF PICKS Let our Adult Services staff direct you to a variety of books sure to capture your interest and imagination!
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American Immigrants Stories:
Some Came as Indentured Servants
Stories of a River, a Home, a Station and Some Cities
Changing the World One Step at a Time
Growing up Hard: Memoirs of Poverty During Childhood
International Travel Tales - Humorous, Insightful and Inspiring
Avalanches, Hurricanes and Blizzards: Storms that changed history
Armchair Travel at its Best….with no lost luggage!
Indulge Yourself: Chocolate Appreciation
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Non-Fiction Reading Lists
Award Lists and Staff Picks
After Death: A Survivor's Guide
A listing of books that may help you cope after the death of a friend or loved
one. They deal primarily with the legal aspects of dealing with death, burial,
and how to settle estates.
American Immigrants Stories:
Some Came as Indentured Servants
Armchair Travel at its Best….with no lost luggage!
Avalanches, Hurricanes and Blizzards: Storms that changed history
Best Non-fiction Books of the Twentieth Century
Books that made an impact on the lives of Americans. Selected by publishers
and readers.
Biographies For Men
Biographies of men in America: explorers, politicians, entertainers, sportsmen
and intellectuals. Titles were selected by readers and librarians.
Changing the World One Step at a Time
Election 2008: Selecting Our Next President
Experience a new hobby!
This is the perfect time to think about a new hobby. The list below has books
for those who are active outdoors and also for those who want a hobby that
can be done while seated in a comfortable armchair by the fire.
Growing up Hard: Memoirs of Poverty During Childhood
Indulge Yourself: Chocolate Appreciation
International Travel Tales - Humorous, Insightful and Inspiring
Job Search:
Interview Tips
Selected from the newest additions to the the library's Job Search Collection.
This list includes books, DVDs and websites. Visit the library's Job
Search pages to find more connections and resources for Bloomington area
job hunters.
Job
Search: Job Hunting, Salaries, and Careers
Selected from the newest additions to the the library's Job Search Collection.
This list includes books, DVDs and websites. Visit the library's Job
Search pages to find more connections and resources for Bloomington area
job hunters.
Job Search:
Resumes and Cover Letters
Selected from the newest additions to the the library's Job Search Collection.
This list includes books, DVDs and websites. Visit the library's Job
Search pages to find more connections and resources for Bloomington area
job hunters.
Journals and Diaries: Writing from the Heart
KIRKUS REVIEWS Best Non-fiction of 2005
Kirkus Reviews is a review journal used by MCPL for book selection.
Literary Biographies
These authors are very popular for their varied works. This time, each is
writing a personal story. Read these to see if your perception of the author
is the same as the writer.
Micro Memoirs "You Did What For A Year?"
Notable Non-Fiction Books 2005
These books were selected by the American Library Association for their significant
contribution to the expansion of knowledge to adult readers.
Physics, Metaphysics, Science and Reality
Poetry
This is a selected list from among our many poetry books. For more titles,
do a word search on the catalog using the keyword "poetry."
Presidential Elections in History
Presidents and their Wives
Selected biographies of American presidents and First Ladies.
Recommended Books from Booklist
Recent books recommended by Booklist - which is
published by the American Library
Association.
Stranger Than Fiction- fascinating true stories
Stories of a River, a Home, a Station and Some Cities
Stress Reduction
Is your life hectic with no time to wind down? Try the solutions in this list
of books to bring calm and wellbeing into your life. Many more titles are
available by doing a word search of the MCPL catalog using the word "stress
reduction."
Tasty Treats: Food Microhistories
Top 10 Literary Travel Books 2005
The Top Ten books in this area as selected by Booklist - which is published
by the American Library Association.
Truth is Stranger than Fiction
These titles sound like fiction but they are non-fiction books on many subjects.
It just goes to show you can't always tell a book by its cover. Titles selected
by librarians.
Writing
Have you ever wanted to write a book, a poem or, keep a personal journal?
The books listed below will help you whatever your goal.
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