What We're Reading: January 2023

The Milky Way

An Autobiography of Our Galaxy

by McTier, Moiya

Book - 2022

Laugh while learning a thing or two about space! This nonfiction book is written from the perspective of the Milky Way, and our galaxy takes the time to e...Show more Laugh while learning a thing or two about space! This nonfiction book is written from the perspective of the Milky Way, and our galaxy takes the time to explain to non-astronomers the different phenomena in the universe, including dark matter, dark energy, black holes and various star formation. Written like a tell-all celebrity book, the author's goal is to increase appreciation for and an understanding of our galaxy and its place in the universe. Show less

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A Cosmic Kind of Love

by Young, Samantha

Book - 2022

When it's cold outside and maybe snowing, what better way to enjoy your indoor time than curling up with a good romance? See what happens when an event planner and a NASA astronaut meet. A fun romance about finding your soul mate. When it's cold outside and maybe snowing, what better way to enjoy your indoor time than curling up with a good romance? See what happens when an event planner and a NASA astronaut meet. A fun romance about finding your soul mate. Show less

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The Kinship of Secrets

A Novel

by Kim, Eugenia

Book - 2018

Told in alternating chapters by two young sisters separated by the Korean War. While one grows up in America with their parents, the other is left behind ...Show more Told in alternating chapters by two young sisters separated by the Korean War. While one grows up in America with their parents, the other is left behind when the war breaks out. A tale of family, sacrifice, secrets and what happens when they are finally reunited. Show less

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The Santa Suit

by Andrews, Mary Kay

Book - 2021

Such a sweet tale of starting over, letting others in, and stories that come full circle for the holidays! If you are addicted to the Hallmark Holiday Countdown and are suffering from post-holiday letdown, this book will fill the void. Such a sweet tale of starting over, letting others in, and stories that come full circle for the holidays! If you are addicted to the Hallmark Holiday Countdown and are suffering from post-holiday letdown, this book will fill the void. Show less

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Spinning Silver

by Novik, Naomi

Book - 2018

This wintery fairy tale draws from folklore and has a classic feel while still being unique. We get to read from multiple perspectives as the fates of rulers, peasants and magical beings collide and the world is caught between ice and fire. This wintery fairy tale draws from folklore and has a classic feel while still being unique. We get to read from multiple perspectives as the fates of rulers, peasants and magical beings collide and the world is caught between ice and fire. Show less

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Ain't Burned All the Bright

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2022

Brilliant mash-up of art and verse, written in 10 sentences by the extraordinary Reynolds and brought to visual life by his best friend, Jason Griffin. Brilliant mash-up of art and verse, written in 10 sentences by the extraordinary Reynolds and brought to visual life by his best friend, Jason Griffin. Show less

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Razor Girl

by Hiaasen, Carl

Book - 2016

Hiaasen's odd-ball hero/restaurant food inspector, Andrew Yancy, returns in this wacky and hilarious romp set in Key West, expertly peppered with satire and eccentric characters. Hiaasen's odd-ball hero/restaurant food inspector, Andrew Yancy, returns in this wacky and hilarious romp set in Key West, expertly peppered with satire and eccentric characters. Show less

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Alive at the End of the World

by Jones, Saeed

eBook - 2022

The first poem, "Alive at the End of the World," really punched me in the gut, reading it shortly after the tragedy and trauma of Club Q. I imme...Show more The first poem, "Alive at the End of the World," really punched me in the gut, reading it shortly after the tragedy and trauma of Club Q. I immediately knew that I would need to take time to digest each poem, and I was correct. Each poem is powerful and emotional, the words weighted with meaning and the spaces that linger between the poems significant. These poems will challenge you to reexamine what you think you know about heteronormativity, our culture of "respectability" as it relates to white supremacy and politics, and the continued murders of Black people. Beautiful and tragic. Show less

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Black Cake

A Novel

by Wilkerson, Charmaine

Book - 2022

Generational family secrets built by trauma define siblings bound together through a cherished family black cake recipe. Generational family secrets built by trauma define siblings bound together through a cherished family black cake recipe. Show less

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At the End of Everything

by Nijkamp, Marieke

Book - 2022

Teens sent to a juvenile treatment center create their own society with rules, roles and plans for survival when the rest of the world goes dark. Teens sent to a juvenile treatment center create their own society with rules, roles and plans for survival when the rest of the world goes dark. Show less

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The Undoing Project

A Friendship That Changed Our Minds

by Lewis, Michael

Book - 2017

Have we been thinking about decision-making all wrong? Possibly. In the 1960s, two Israeli professors broke new ground in behavioral economics to better u...Show more Have we been thinking about decision-making all wrong? Possibly. In the 1960s, two Israeli professors broke new ground in behavioral economics to better understand why people make the choices they do. If you loved Malcolm Gladwell's "Talking to Strangers," pick this up. Show less

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