Booth Karen Joy Fowler A fictionalized historical account of the Booth Family, with and without the famous murderer.
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Archives for Fiction
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Cloud Cuckoo Land Anthony Doerr Seven stories in one that take place in different centuries. A lovely tome that will have you feeling satisfied when you have finished.
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The Sentence
The Sentence Louise Erdrich An indigenous woman’s story of working in a bookstore haunted by a former patron during the beginning of the pandemic and riots following George Floyd’s murder in Minnesota.
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Olga Dies Dreaming
Olga Dies Dreaming Xochitl Gonzalez Taking place in NYC, this story follows the lives of two first-generation Puerto Rican siblings whose parents were radicals. It starts out as almost a beach read but quickly becomes about family, culture, and relationships.
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The Paris Apartment
The Paris Apartment Lucy Foley A new locked room mystery, set in a Paris apartment building in which every resident has something to hide. Everyone’s a neighbor. Everyone’s a suspect. And everyone knows something they’re not telling.
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Plainsong
Plainsong Kent Haruf The high plains of Colorado are the setting for this powerful and poignant story that beautifully weaves the pain and promise of love through four generations of residents in one small town.
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Writers & Lovers
Writers & Lovers Lily King Rebecca says, A moving story of grief, heartache, love, and being an artist on the verge of success. A relatable coming-of-age tale that feels very current, despite the lack of cell phones and laptops.
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Dear Librarian
Dear Librarian Dear Librarian is a thank you to anyone who has offered a child love and support during a difficult time. Enjoy this warm story as Lydia and the librarian discover a world beyond their walls, one that sparkled with spectacular joy.
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Beasts and Beauty
Beasts and Beauty Bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. Twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts.
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Don’t Hug Doug
Don’t Hug Doug Doug prefers not to be hugged, but there are a variety of other ways his loved ones can show him affection.
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