All Booked Up

Windsor Library's Newsletter for Readers

January 2026

The Windsor Human Relations Commission and the Windsor Public Library presents One Book One Windsor 2026. Join us at the Windsor Public Library for a lively discussion of There There by Tommy Orange on Sunday, January 11 at 2:30 PM. Refreshments provided. Books (regular print, large print, audiobook book, playaway, and electronic versions) are available at the Windsor Public Library & Wilson Branch prior to this program. 

Please feel free to call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 or Reference Librarian Danielle Tapper at 860-285-1925 with any questions or concerns

When the weather outside is frightful, there’s nothing better than curling up with a hot drink and a good book. Kick the winter blues by signing up for the Fifth Annual Adult Winter Reading Program. Read books. Write reviews. Earn prizes. Starting December 21, you can stop by either the Main Library or Wilson Branch to sign up and receive a coupon for $3 off at The Bean @226 on us (while supplies last)! To learn more visit https://www.windsorlibrary.com/928/Adult-Winter-Reading-Program. Program ends March 20. 

A Note About New Books and Holds

Coming to a bookshelf near you!

(click on the cover to place your hold today)

Into the Woods by Jenny Holiday

Jenny Holiday's Into the Woods (following her very enjoyable The Canadian Boyfriend) stands out. Both main characters are very well developed (even if the female main character isn't entirely appealing at first) and the romance is steamy. But it's the book's exploration of the creative process for artists of many different types--dancers and musicians for the two leads, but also writers, actors and painters, that provides the heft. Also quite well done is Holiday's description of the entanglement of the creative process with the psychological healing of past trauma. A Reading Group Guide is in the back of the book for any book group that might want to share and discuss. 

Kids or Teen Interest

Be More Vegan: The Young person's guide to going (a bit more) plant-based! by Niki Webster

A food consultant, health coach, and blogger offers resources for a vegan diet. This cookbook outlines the basics of veganism and includes a short overview of animal welfare and environmental motives behind this choice. From soups to pasta to curries, these plant-based dishes (containing no meat, eggs, or dairy) cover a range of tempting options for all tastes, and each recipe is accompanied by a bright, colorful photo. Has broad appeal for teens and adults interested in plant-based cooking.

Spotlight: New Year's Resolutions

52 ways to walk: the surprising science of walking for wellness and joy one week at a time by Annabel Streets

52 Ways to Walk is a short, user-friendly guide to attaining the full range of benefits that walking has to offer. With its thought-provoking and evidence-backed weekly walk routine, this book will encourage readers to improve how they walk, while also encouraging them to seek out new locations, new walking companions, new routines, and new skills to acquire while walking.

Eat Better, Feel Better: My Recipes for Wellness and Healing, Inside and Out by Giada De Laurentiis

The star of "Everyday Italian" outlines a three-week wellness program designed to bolster nutrition and reduce inflammation, sharing 100 new recipes, including more than two dozen dairy-, sugar- and gluten-free recipes, and a 21-day menu plan. Many of us make the effort to eat well, but along with kale salads and grilled chicken breasts, we consume too many foods that simply aren't doing us any good. De Laurentiis shares her personal journey, and the recipes she's relied on without giving up the foods she loved. Join her on the road to healthy, balanced living with a meal plan that will help you control inflammation and boost gut health and immunity.

Buy what you love without going broke by Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni

A relatable personal finance guide that gives a fresh take on how to control your impulse spending so you can stick to a budget and pay off debt, without the guilt and shame of traditional financial advice--from the hosts of the beloved Frugal Friends podcast.