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Recommended by Mary O'Brian is a master teller of tales. His sea-faring novels take you into the unique world of the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. His hero's Aubrey and Maturin are the most unlikely of best friends, and their connection and story bind the whole series together. O'Brian's writing is remarkably detailed and intense in its quest for historical accuracy. The pages are action packed with naval battles, political intrigue, spy craft and survival on the high seas! -Mary
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Recommended by Abigail"Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terezín ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious volumes the prisoners have managed to sneak past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the librarian of Auschwitz."
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Recommended by Hannah"Marco the fox has a lot of questions, like: how deep does the sun go when it sinks into the sea? And why do birds have such lizardy feet? But none of the other foxes share his curiosity. So when a magnificent ship adorned with antlers and with a deer for a captain arrives at the dock looking for a crew, Marco volunteers, hoping to find foxes who are as inquisitive as he is that can answer his questions. The crew finds adventure and intrigue on their journey. And, at last, Marco finds the answer to his most important question of all: What’s the best way to find a friend you can talk to?" -Taken from review
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Recommended by Hannah"A modern-day Pride and Prejudice for a new generation of love.
Ayesha Shamsi has a lot going on...Though Ayesha is lonely, she doesn’t want an arranged marriage. Then she meets Khalid, who is just as smart and handsome as he is conservative and judgmental."-Taken from publisher |
Recommended by HannahRemembrance is an adult sequel to Meg Cabot's popular Mediator Series. This series was a favorite of mine when I was a teenager and I was delighted to see a follow-up to the series! It was great to catch up with some of my favorite characters again.
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Recommended by Hannah"Pig is a greedy and selfish Pug. He has all the bouncy balls, bones, and chew toys a dog could ever want yet he refuses to share with his poor friend, Trevor. Little does he know, however, that being greedy has its consquences. Join Pig as he learns to share - the hard way!
Young readers will love the irresistbly quirky and funny illustrations that are paired with a relatable lesson of learning to share with others. For dog and pet lovers everywhere." -Taken from review |
"From the host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast comes a heartfelt debut about the unlikely relationship between a young woman who’s lost her husband and a major league pitcher who’s lost his game."-Taken from review
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“An essential resource for parents, librarians, teachers, and all who help guide our teens and preteens: the reading list topics speak precisely to the kinds of issues they face every day. Reading fiction and memoir offers them another way to expand their understanding of themselves and develop empathy for others—both of which are vitally important in an increasingly complex world.” -Nancy Pearl, bestselling author of Book Lust, librarian, and literary critic
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"In Furious Hours, Casey Cep unravels the mystery of Harper Lee's first and only work of nonfiction, and the shocking true crimes at the center of it." -Taken from review
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Recommended by Karen"1,227 Quite Interesting Facts to Blow Your Socks Off is a trove of the strangest, funniest, and most improbable tidbits of knowledge—all painstakingly researched and distilled to a brilliant and shocking clarity."-Provided by publisher
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Recommended by SueI recently discovered the Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny and started listening to them during my commute to and from work. At the moment, I am up to and completely captivated by Bury Your Dead. Sixth in the series, this mystery includes a brilliant layering of events past and present, and mesmerizing descriptions of Quebec and its history (a place I must now visit). -Sue
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Recommended by Hannah"There’s a wall in the middle of the book, and our hero–a young knight–is sure that the wall protects his side of the book from the dangers of the other side...But our knight doesn’t seem to notice the crocodile and growing sea of water that are emerging on his side... who will come to his rescue? An individual who isn’t as dangerous as the knight thought–from a side of the book that might just have some positive things to offer after all!" -Provided by publisher
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Recommended by Abigail"Sherwood follows Maid Marian as she attempts to cope with the loss of the love of her life, while stepping up to fill the void he left, as the protector of Locksley Town. Long time antagonist of the Robin Hood tale, the Sheriff of Nottingham, has been terrorizing the town, and his new companion, Guy of Gisborne, tries to woo Marian, hoping to take Robin Hood’s place." -Provided by publisher
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Recommended by Abigail"Present Over Perfect is bestselling author Shauna Niequist’s motto for how to live a rich, engaged, and loving life in the midst of what often feels terribly messy and imperfect. Many of us find ourselves busier than we want to be, missing the sweetest moments along the way. We end up resentful and distracted, full of regret and feeling disconnected. Present Over Perfect is a hand reaching out to a new way of living—full of grace, space, and connection." -Provided by publisher
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Recommended by Abigail"When their father is sent away to prison, three London children move to the country where they keep busy preventing accidents on the nearby railway, making many new friends, and generally learning a good deal about themselves. " -Provided by publisher
This made me laugh so much while I was reading it! -Abigail |
Recommended by Abigail "In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to embrace minimalism. Her radical and joyous method for putting things in order helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming."- Review
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Recommended by Hannah"Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews conducted over the course of more than ten years, as well as letters, unpublished memoirs, and documents from recently-declassified archives, Adam Higginbotham has written a harrowing and compelling narrative which brings the disaster to life through the eyes of the men and women who witnessed it firsthand." -NYT Review
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Recommended by Hannah"Buttermilk & Bourbon, the name of Jason's wildly popular restaurant and his standout cookbook, showcases incredible recipes inspired by the exciting flavors and culture of New Orleans." -Provided by publisher This cookbook is gorgeous! The pages, photos, and text are so well laid out. It is a pleasure just to look at! Not to mention, the recipes are delicious! -Hannah |
Recommended by Hannah "Set in a dangerous near future world, The Book of M tells the captivating story of a group of ordinary people caught in an extraordinary catastrophe who risk everything to save the ones they love."-Provided by publisher
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Recommended by HannahYou don't have to be married to enjoy this book. If you've ever been a relationship, you'll find these poems relatable and hilarious!
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Recommended by HannahThis author is a favorite at our weekly Storytime program! I love this book because it's a great book to read right before bed and it's fun and interactive.
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"Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montreal." --From publisher description. This book is the first in the Inspector Armand Gamache series. A great option if you like cozy mysteries! |
“The Curated Closet is about figuring out exactly what it is YOU want to wear. Whether that is disco-era sequin dresses, jeans and t-shirt every day or your own personal style concoction. The book is essentially one big art project. It's fun and creative, you'll get your hands dirty and learn something about yourself."-Taken from Author website
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"Pipher...turns her attention to women transitioning from middle to old age in her latest project. These women, who have spent their lives juggling careers and families, are now facing different challenges, including surviving health crises, adapting to changing bodies, searching for meaning in retirement, and maintaining a sense of self." -Booklist Review
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Recommended by HannahThis book is meant to accompany the Lizzie Bennet Diaries YouTube Series, in which they re-imagine Pride and Prejudice in modern day America. It feels like you're reliving Pride and Prejudice for the first time all over again!
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Recommended by HannahIf you're a fan of the Outlander series, then you will love this book! Neurosurgeon Beatrice goes back in time to Siena, Italy in 1347, right before the Black Plague takes over the city. She also meets a medieval painter and falls in love!
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Recommended by HannahThis picture book is not only inspiring, but informative. There's a lot I didn't know about Ruth Bader Ginsburg!
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