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Read with Us!
Madison Mega Marathon
Do you want a fun, motivating challenge? Try the Madison Mega-Marathon! The challenge is to read at least 1 book each week of the year for a total of 52 books. Be sure to sign up and let us know that you're joining the challenge! Go to Goodreads.com and join the Madison Mega-Marathon group. You can sign up at any point throughout the year, no matter what month. We ask that you write a blog post to tell us your thoughts on the book and/or rate the book. This will help us know who has completed the reading goals and who is eligible for prizes.
Community Wide Read
The 2012 Community Read selection is A Gathering of Old Men by Ernest Gaines. Click here for more information on how to participate.
NextReads Newsletter Service
Are you looking for a few good books to read? Sign up for our e-newsletters and get great book suggestions by email. We'll deliver reading lists right to your inbox along with new gems, bestsellers, and related titles. You'll also be able to check immediately whether the items are available at your local library or whether they've been checked out.
HMCPL Goodreads
The HMCPL Goodreads group is open to all book lovers!
See what our staff is reading, connect with fellow readers, discover new titles at HMCPL, start or join a discussion on your picks and pans, and stay on top of literary events happening at the library.



