I’ve read about half of John Green’s fictional books and enjoyed each one. But each time I tried to read The Anthropocene Revealed, I returned it, unread, even though I knew I really wanted to read it. When Hiram College announced it as the title for their community read this fall, I finally applied some self-discipline and made myself begin reading. Now, I’m about halfway through and enjoying every minute.
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The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips
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The Museum Detective hit the shelves earlier this year and we highly recommend this tale of mummies, missing girls, and a female museum-curator-turned-detective. The story is loosely based on a real-life antiquities scandal in Pakistan.
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As we travel the open seas this summer, our staff are recommending some “hidden gems” for your reading. These gems are books that may have slipped your notice but have been read by at least one of our staff and they’re confident that you may like it, too. Even better, this gem collection is easy to find.
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The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
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Darlene from Adult Services recommends The First Ladies, a fictionalized account of the friendship between first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.
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A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
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Katie from Adult Services recommends A Sorceress Comes to Call to readers who enjoy a good fairytalesque novel. This book is standalone, but it is similar to other works by T. Kingfisher in that it blends magic, fantasy, and horror.
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Looking for the perfect gift? Wondering what kind of book to get for your friend/sibling/niece and nephew/parent/grandchild? Are you hoping to receive books as gifts? Our staff are readers and gift givers just like you AND we have the advantage of being surrounded by books daily. Here, on the cusp of the holiday season, we give you a brief rundown of books that our staff recommend for both giving and receiving.
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Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
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Robert McCloskey’s Blueberries for Sal, published in 1948, is a well-known and timeless children’s classic. Annie in Youth Services warmly recommends this beloved book, in time for the local blueberry-picking season.
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Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver by Mary Oliver
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A peaceful poetry collection is this month’s recommendation from Annie in Youth Services. Devotions is a carefully curated selection of poems by Mary Oliver about nature, contemplations, and life.
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Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman
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Annie from Youth Services is recommending the thoughtful and inspirational picture book Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman. Keep reading to hear more about this wonderful children’s book perfect for summer!
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A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie
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If you’re reading this, you’re probably aware of the mystery-writing legend Agatha Christie, but how many books in her backlog have you read? Kevin from Adult Services is recommending her mystery novel A Pocket Full of Rye. Keep reading to hear more about this classic!
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Sincerely, Cornelius 