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New Releases & Just Arrived
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New Releases & Just Arrived / 100 of our newest books and other library materials.
Book of the Day
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Book of the Day / Every few days we offer a different book. It may be new, or old. Relevant or completely irrelevant. Just a book that caught our eye.
Mystery Lovers' Buffet
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Mystery Lovers' Buffet / Having trouble finding new mystery/thriller/suspense authors or series? Try some of our newer and less well known works in the Mystery and Suspense Genre. Your new favourite may be here...
Gardening & Homesteading Books
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Gardening & Homesteading Books / Get ready for spring & summer with some great books for green thumbs, urban farmers, and traditional homesteaders!
Great Reading Lists
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Great Reading Lists / These are book lists we've found on the Internet and wanted to share. Some of the books listed may not be available at CBRL: please ask for staff assistance if you are having trouble locating a book.
New Sci-Fi and Fantasy
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New Sci-Fi and Fantasy / Don't see the new sci-fi or fantasy book you're looking for on the Sydney shelf? Our other branches have plenty of speculative fiction to keep you going. Just ask at the desk to place a hold. Here are our 50 newest additions:
Kat's Picks for Middle Graders
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Kat's Picks for Middle Graders / If you're a 9-12 year old who loves to read by yourself or a caregiver looking for a story you and a child will both enjoy reading aloud, check out these books!
Dyslexia-Friendly Kids' Books
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Dyslexia-Friendly Kids' Books / These books feature fonts, page layouts, and paper that make it easier for those kids with dyslexia to read them, and stories that make them want to keep on reading.
Nova Scotia Authors
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Nova Scotia Authors / Looking for fiction or non-fiction written by our home-grown (or adopted) local authors? The library has it all.
Disabilities: A Mile in My Shoes
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Disabilities: A Mile in My Shoes / Whether you have a disability or you're just wondering what it's like, you'll relate to these junior and teen protagonists dealing with disabilities.
Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
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Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction / Some classic and new books both teen and adult.
Canada
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Canada / What is this country called Canada? Who are Canadians? There are many answers to those questions. Perhaps these books by and for Canadians will help discover them.
QUILTBAG Books for Teens
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QUILTBAG Books for Teens / Are you Queer/Questioning? Undecided? Intersex? Lesbian? Transgender/Transsexual? Bisexual? Allied/Asexual? Gay/Genderqueer? Just curious? Then check out some of these books!
Kat's Picks for Teens
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Kat's Picks for Teens / Looking for a great YA novel you can get at your local branch? Check these out.
Arts & Crafts
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Arts & Crafts / Some newly added arts & crafts books including knitting, sewing, weaving, painting, woodworking, and more.
Chilling Tales: Scary Stories for Middle School Kids
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Chilling Tales: Scary Stories for Middle School Kids
Great Series For Teen Boys
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Great Series For Teen Boys / Thrilling book series that teen boys won't be able to put down!
Hot Series for Teens
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Hot Series for Teens
Manga Series
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Manga Series / Whether you're a grown-up or a kid, whether you like action, romance, mystery, magic, horror, or a little bit of everything, you should be able to find something new to try among these Japanese (and Japanese-style) graphic novel series. Click through each pin to go to the library catalog and place a hold.
Bookflix: TV
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Bookflix: TV / You've seen the TV show or miniseries, but have you read the book it's based on? The following books all have adaptations that are currently airing or can be found in our DVD collection.
Fantasy
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Fantasy / For those who love Game of Thrones, or those who just want to try a foray into other realities far outside the ordinary.
Urban Fantasy
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Urban Fantasy / Novels and stories with supernatural and/or magical elements set in contemporary, real-world, urban settings--as opposed to 'traditional' fantasy set in imaginary locations.
Cookbooks
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Cookbooks / Newly added cookbooks in the library. The most recent books will appear first.
Black Canadians
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Black Canadians / Books dealing with Black Canadians, particularly those pertaining to Nova Scotia. A mix of fiction and non-fiction, for both children and adults.
Fitness, Inspiration & Motivation!
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Fitness, Inspiration & Motivation! / Looking for that jump start towards a healthy lifestyle? Let these helpful, educational titles lead you in the right direction!
Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens
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Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens / What's even better than a great story? A great story with lots of cool pictures! Here are some of our favorites...
First Nations
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First Nations / Books dealing with our North American First Nations (predominately Canadian) particularly those pertaining to the Mi'kmaw. A mix of fiction and non-fiction, children's and adult works.
Travel Books
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Travel Books / The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. Where will this year take you?!
Cultural Diversity for Teens
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Cultural Diversity for Teens / Broaden your horizons: check out a book where the main character is a different race, culture, or religion than you. These books are all aimed at youth ages 12 to 18.
Steampunk(ish)
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Steampunk(ish) / The past, with a difference, which may create a future with a difference... (Very loose definition of steampunk.)
Asperger's, Autism and the Spectrum
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Asperger's, Autism and the Spectrum / Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, and Autism Spectrum Disorders as seen by medical professionals, parents, families, and those diagnosed as being on the Spectrum, as well as fiction touching on the Spectrum. An eclectic mix from many differing viewpoints and for various age levels, selected from the collection of the Cape Breton Regional Library.
Wimpy Kid Read-Alikes
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Wimpy Kid Read-Alikes / Can't get enough of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid books? Here are some more kids' novels that combine diary entries and doodles.
Harry Potter Read-A-Likes
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Harry Potter Read-A-Likes / Did you finish the Harry Potter series and wish there was more? These middle grade and young adult fantasy books may be able to slake your craving for magical learning.
Non-Fiction Reads for Teens!
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Non-Fiction Reads for Teens! / From how-tos, to fashion, to life choices and biographies, something for every teen. (See the QUILTBAG board for more books specific to LGBTQ interests.)
Prenatal & Postnatal Resource Guide
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Prenatal & Postnatal Resource Guide / Some very useful Pregnancy and childbirth books and DVDs all available at CBRL.
Culturally Diverse Picture Books
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Culturally Diverse Picture Books / Broaden your child's horizons by reading together about children who belong to different races, cultures, and religions. These books are aimed at children aged 0-8.
Free to Be Me
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Free to Be Me / If it annoys you when people say boys, girls, and families have to look or act a certain way, you may find these picture books refreshing.
Alternate Times and Universes
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Alternate Times and Universes / Someone from a "normal" reality (to them) is removed to or confronted with an alternate reality or period of time, or is meddling with a timeline.
Fun Crafts, Activities, and More, for Kids of All Ages - From Two to Teen!
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Fun Crafts, Activities, and More, for Kids of All Ages - From Two to Teen!
One Book Nova Scotia
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One Book Nova Scotia / One Book Nova Scotia is a province-wide community reading event for adults which began in 2012. Nova Scotians are invited to read/listen to, discuss and get excited about the same book. Public libraries, university and community college libraries, and the Nova Scotia Provincial Library, all work together on the One Book Nova Scotia initiative. The title is revealed in late summer/early fall, with author reading events taking place across the province in the Fall.
Don't Call Me Princess
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Don't Call Me Princess / Tired of magic, fairies, and rescuing the princess? Then check out these books starring feisty elementary-aged girls.
Parenting Books
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Parenting Books / Check out some of these parenting books which have been recently added to the library collection.
Just In For Teens! Our Newest Teen Reads
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Just In For Teens! Our Newest Teen Reads / New releases and just-acquired Teen books at the Cape Breton Regional Library. Check out some of our latest additions for young adult readers!
Cultural Diversity for Kids
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Cultural Diversity for Kids / Broaden your horizons by reading about children who are different race, culture, or religion than you. These books are aimed at the middle grades (ages 9-12).
Fiction Reads for Older Teens
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Fiction Reads for Older Teens
Clare's Picks for Teens
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Clare's Picks for Teens / Looking for a great young adult novel? Check out these books.
Canada 150: YA Books
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Canada 150: YA Books / In honour of Canada's 150th birthday, here are 150 teen books written by 150 Canadian authors. Click through the pin to go to the library catalogue and place a hold.
Bookflix: Kids
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Bookflix: Kids / Watch the movie, read the book. These books for children and teens that have been adapted into films. We have both in our catalog.
Bookflix: Movies
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Bookflix: Movies / You liked the movie, now try the book! We have both the book and the movie: click through to the catalog to place a hold.
Graphic Novels for Grown-Ups
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Graphic Novels for Grown-Ups / Think comic books are for kids? That they're all about masked villains fighting caped heroes? Think again! There are as many different genres of graphic novels as there are of regular books.
Wise & Wonderful Childrens Books
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Wise & Wonderful Childrens Books / You're never too old to appreciate these books. Philosophical, metaphorical, and timeless classics.
Classic Science Fiction
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Classic Science Fiction / These award winners, cult classics, and revitalizations transport you to far-off lands to tour alien civilizations and futuristic technology, some of which we have today!
Military Science Fiction
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Military Science Fiction
Back to School...for all Ages!
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Back to School...for all Ages! / Teachers and parents may find useful titles on this board!
Bullies and Bullying
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Bullies and Bullying / From picture books through teen fiction, personal stories to anti-bullying techniques for both kids and concerned adults, a selection of works showing bullying in its many forms from the varying perspectives of the victims, the perpetrators, the bystanders, and those who want to help..
All Things Cape Breton
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All Things Cape Breton / To those who hail from this island in Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island is indeed “the home of our hearts”. Discover the wonder that is our island though personal stories, history, ficton, and more! A mix of fiction and non-fiction, children's and adult works
The Halifax Explosion
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The Halifax Explosion / On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax harbour, resulting in the largest man-made explosion prior to the development of the atomic bomb. The story and scope of the disaster and its aftermath is revealed in fiction and non-fiction narratives for both adults and children in these selections from the collection of the Cape Breton Regional Library.
Downton Abbey Fans
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Downton Abbey Fans / If you can't get enough of Downton Abbey you may want to check out these books and DVDs which feature similar stories! Like the show many of these novels and movies are set in Edwardian England and focus on the lives of aristocratic families.
Zombies!
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Zombies! / Newly resurrected from the dead, these books want your brains!
Atlantic Book Awards
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Atlantic Book Awards / Award-winning books and contenders held in the collection of the Cape Breton Regional Library.
LEGO for Everyone!
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LEGO for Everyone! / If you love LEGO, we have a book for you! Find projects for all ages and skill levels, as well as looks at various characters and creations.
French Series Fiction (Children's and Teen)
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French Series Fiction (Children's and Teen) / Many popular children's and teens series are available in French at our library branches!
French/English Children's Books to Enjoy in Both Languages.
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French/English Children's Books to Enjoy in Both Languages. / Children's books with both English and French versions in the CBRL collection. The French book is usually shown, the English (or French, as needed) title of the book is listed. Most books are for Preschool-Gr.2. Those for older children have the note "(Gr.3+)".
Romance Authors
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Romance Authors / If you've read every one of your favorite author's books and are looking for someone new to read, why not give some of these authors a try? Click through to be taken to a catalog page listing all the books we have by that author.
Expanding Family
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Expanding Family / Books about new babies for new siblings! Some books focus on pregnancy and waiting for baby, others focus on what it is like to be a new big brother or sister. All are available at Cape Breton Regional Library
Kat's Picks for Grown-Ups
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Kat's Picks for Grown-Ups
Erotic Fiction
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Erotic Fiction / Wondering what to read after Fifty Shades of Grey? Looking for something edgier than a typical romance novel? We have the following in print, plus an ebook collection at digitalmedia.library.ns.ca. Please note that these are mature titles containing explicit sex, which some readers may find offensive.
Decorating and Organizing
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Decorating and Organizing
The Pagan Path
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The Pagan Path / For anyone interested in Wicca, Native American Spirituality, Druidism, goddess religions and other nature-based spiritual paths and natural healing.
Canada Reads
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Canada Reads / Canada Reads is an annual "battle of the books" competition organized and broadcast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Five Canadian personalities each select a book they want Canadians to read and defend their chosen title in a series of debates aired on TV and radio. At the end of each debate, the panelists vote one title out of the competition, and books are eliminated one by one until a winner is declared. Here are the finalists and winners from past Canada Reads competitions.
What Are You Reading?
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What Are You Reading? / Feel free to share what book you are currently reading. Please do not pin sweepstakes, quotes, magazine articles, blogs, infographics, book lists, contests, pictures of book shelves,etc. Enjoy, and let's find some great new books to read!
Historic Truths, Imagined Lives
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Historic Truths, Imagined Lives / Based on historic events and real people, these books re-imagine history, often by telling a story from the point-of-view of a secondary (sometimes fictional) character.
Top 250 Films from IMDB - available @ your library
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Top 250 Films from IMDB - available @ your library
UnConventional Career Guidance
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UnConventional Career Guidance / Advice for entrepreneurs, artists and employees seeking change and growth.
Book Awards
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Book Awards / Each year there are many book awards given out for outstanding works of both fiction and non-fiction, both at home and abroad. Here are some of the contenders for various awards (the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the Man Booker Prize, the Hugo Awards, the Edgar Awards, etc.) held by the Cape Breton Regional Library. Note: the Atlantic Book Awards for books from and about the Atlantic Provinces are featured on a separate Atlantic Book Awards board.
The Girl on the Train Read-Alikes
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The Girl on the Train Read-Alikes / If you liked "The Girl on the Train," check out the suspenseful books listed below. These mysteries feature troubled characters with unreliable memories and multiple twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages quickly.
The Fault in our Stars Read-Alikes
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The Fault in our Stars Read-Alikes / You've heard great things about The Fault in our Stars by John Green. You're excited about the movie. You want to read the book but all our copies are checked out! Here's what to read instead.
Alice Munro and Canadian Short Stories
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Alice Munro and Canadian Short Stories / Alice Munro won the 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature. The nobel judges proclaimed her a "master of contemporary short story." Here we celebrate her work and that of other Canadian short story writers.
Holiday Movies for Kids
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Holiday Movies for Kids / A list of festive favorites for kids on DVD available at CBRL
The idea board!
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The idea board! / ideas for library displays, reading tips, crafts etc.
Stranger Things
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Stranger Things / The Netflix original series Stranger Things is smash hit with anyone who grew up in the eighties. The books on this list may offer something to fans of the series who like stories of children facing of against the supernatural. These books feature monsters, telepathy, and government secrets. A few even even feature a retro setting.
Living Mannequins
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Living Mannequins / The first Living Mannequins Reading Event took place at the Baddeck Library on Sunday, April 7th 2013. It was so successful it has now become a recurring event! Here are some of the books purchased with the funds raised.
Book Week ideas
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Book Week ideas
New Library Design Ideas
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New Library Design Ideas / What would you like to see in a new Sydney library? What library exteriors do you like? What about interiors? Colourful or subdued? Modern furnishing or traditional? What programs and services should a new library offer?
Halloween Books for Children & Youth
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Halloween Books for Children & Youth / Looking for your next "spooktacular" read? Check out these titles for a guaranteed scare!
Handmade Holidays
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Handmade Holidays / Make your holidays unique with these ideas for handmade gifts and decorations.
Holiday Movies (for grown-ups and big kids)
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Holiday Movies (for grown-ups and big kids) / List of Holiday (mostly Christmas) theme DVDs available in CBRL. Always popular this time of year place your holds now and cross your fingers that they will arrive before Santa does!
Audiobooks - Staff Audio Reviews
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Audiobooks - Staff Audio Reviews / Some of the best of what library staff have been listening too!
Library Interiors
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Library Interiors
Earth: Books to celebrate and protect our planet
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Earth: Books to celebrate and protect our planet