What We're Reading: November 2022

by St. James, Simone

Book - 2022

Shea, a child abduction survivor, is obsessed with cold cases as an adult. When a chance encounter at her day job introduces her to the person acquitted i...Show more Shea, a child abduction survivor, is obsessed with cold cases as an adult. When a chance encounter at her day job introduces her to the person acquitted in the most famous murder case in her hometown of Claire Lake, Oregon, she takes risks she never thought she would to find the truth. Show less

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Milk Blood Heat

Stories

by Moniz, Dantiel W.

Book - 2021

Dantiel Moniz's debut collection of short stories jumps off the page from start to finish, exploring complicated family relationships, the lasting bonds o...Show more Dantiel Moniz's debut collection of short stories jumps off the page from start to finish, exploring complicated family relationships, the lasting bonds of friendship and the merging of mind and body. While each story can stand on its own, Moniz adeptly weaves them together using rich language and common themes of milk, blood and heat, creating an experience greater than the sum of its parts. Show less

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Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting

by Pooley, Clare

Book - 2022

The number one rule of commuting is you don't talk to strangers on the train. That is until one day when Iona and her fellow travelers jump in to save som...Show more The number one rule of commuting is you don't talk to strangers on the train. That is until one day when Iona and her fellow travelers jump in to save someone and discover that they have more in common than just commuting. A funny, feel-good story of coming together. Show less

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Leviathan Wakes

Book One of The Expanse

by Corey, James S. A.

Book - 2011

This has been described as a "riveting interplanetary thriller," and it lives up to it! Action-packed, well-written, hard sci-fi book with a touch of horror, and the first in the series that the TV show "The Expanse" is based on. This has been described as a "riveting interplanetary thriller," and it lives up to it! Action-packed, well-written, hard sci-fi book with a touch of horror, and the first in the series that the TV show "The Expanse" is based on. Show less

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Why Not Me?

by Kaling, Mindy

Book - 2015

In this laugh-out-loud collection of essays, Mindy Kaling shares experiences that fans of her TV shows and readers, especially young female readers, can r...Show more In this laugh-out-loud collection of essays, Mindy Kaling shares experiences that fans of her TV shows and readers, especially young female readers, can relate to — of wanting to belong and to be seen. She effortlessly provides an insider look, as well as tongue-in-cheek outsider observations of her experiences, thereby empowering women experiencing anxiety over body weight, not fitting into the artificial expectations of society and other issues, to gain confidence in themselves. Show less

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The Winners

A Novel

by Backman, Fredrik

Book - 2022

The emotional conclusion to the Beartown trilogy is a storytelling masterpiece. Make room in your heart for many characters, including some deeply flawed ones. The emotional conclusion to the Beartown trilogy is a storytelling masterpiece. Make room in your heart for many characters, including some deeply flawed ones. Show less

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The Guncle

A Novel

by Rowley, Steven

Book - 2021

Two recently traumatized children are sent to stay with their GUP (Gay Uncle Patrick) — a laugh-out-loud book that strikes deep chords at the same time. Two recently traumatized children are sent to stay with their GUP (Gay Uncle Patrick) — a laugh-out-loud book that strikes deep chords at the same time. Show less

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Calm the F*ck Down

How to Control What You Can and Accept What You Can't So You Can Stop Freaking Out and Get on With your Life

by Knight, Sarah

Book - 2018

The title pretty much says it all. Knight offers some easy-to-incorporate and tangible practices to stop overthinking life's challenges and potential pitfalls. The title pretty much says it all. Knight offers some easy-to-incorporate and tangible practices to stop overthinking life's challenges and potential pitfalls. Show less

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Lessons in Chemistry

by Garmus, Bonnie

Book - 2022

Set in the late 1950s and early '60s, chemist Elizabeth Zott faces the daily challenges of being taken seriously for her intellect rather than her female-...Show more Set in the late 1950s and early '60s, chemist Elizabeth Zott faces the daily challenges of being taken seriously for her intellect rather than her female-ness. Add a true love, a stray dog, the birth of a child and a TV producer looking for a hit — and you have a unique story of the quest for acceptance and finding your own family. Show less

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Playing the Palace

by Rudnick, Paul

Book - 2021

This romantic comedy pairs an American event planner with the Prince of Wales. Rudnick is hilarious, and you will laugh out loud about the antics of Carter as he pursues true love — for fans of "Red, White & Royal Blue." This romantic comedy pairs an American event planner with the Prince of Wales. Rudnick is hilarious, and you will laugh out loud about the antics of Carter as he pursues true love — for fans of "Red, White & Royal Blue." Show less

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The Art of Noticing

131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday

by Walker, Rob

Book - 2019

Do you need help cheering up before the dark days of winter? This collection of essays, thoughts and meditations to help you center and gain a larger perspective might do the trick! Do you need help cheering up before the dark days of winter? This collection of essays, thoughts and meditations to help you center and gain a larger perspective might do the trick! Show less

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Mad Honey

A Novel

by Picoult, Jodi

Book - 2022

Picoult is known for tackling hard-hitting and time-relevant subjects in her novels, and she does not disappoint in this title, cowritten with Jennifer Boylan. Dive in for a murder mystery, a slew of secrets, young love and bees! Picoult is known for tackling hard-hitting and time-relevant subjects in her novels, and she does not disappoint in this title, cowritten with Jennifer Boylan. Dive in for a murder mystery, a slew of secrets, young love and bees! Show less

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Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli

The Epic Story of the Making of the Godfather

by Seal, Mark

Book - 2021

Fifty years ago, "The Godfather" saved Paramount Pictures from obliteration, changed the Hollywood studio model and permeated pop culture. But h...Show more Fifty years ago, "The Godfather" saved Paramount Pictures from obliteration, changed the Hollywood studio model and permeated pop culture. But how "The Godfather" came to be was anything but easy. Thoroughly researched and endlessly entertaining. Show less

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