Volunteer Favorites of 2023 (Part 1)Like this list

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• Tom Lake

  a Novel

  Patchett, Ann,

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  A story of family, especially mothers and daughters, and the lives parents have before kids. Warm, affirming, and a wonderful read. My favorite Ann Patchett book to date! - Janet / This book was a lovely story about a mother telling her daughters…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wager

  a Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder

  Grann, David,

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  Author brings this incident alive with well documented research. The story is almost unbelievable - but it really happened. Can't go wrong with this! - Duncan

• The Wind Knows My Name

  a Novel

  Allende, Isabel,

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  The struggle and detention of a mother to keep children together in spite of all their difficulties - Geri

• The Covenant of Water

  a Novel

  Verghese, Abraham, 1955-

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  Very well written - Nancy

• Lady Tan's Circle of Women

  a Novel

  See, Lisa,

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  Well written, well researched and a very interesting story. Another great book by Lisa See. - Nancy

• Sword Catcher

  Clare, Cassandra,

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  Dangerous magic, dark secrets and forbidden love! - Sam

• Revolutionary Spring

  Europe Aflame and the Fight for a New World, 1848-1849

  Clark, Christopher M.,

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  An interesting history showing the rise of capitalism and nationalism as the true winners of the famous year of revolution, 1848. Social reform and ethnic diversity were the losers. - Terry

• The Paris Assignment

  a Novel

  Bowen, Rhys,

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  World War II and mistaken identity - Geri

• Tress of the Emerald Sea

  Sanderson, Brandon,

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  The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Up on the Woof Top

  Quinn, Spencer,

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  "Chet the dog, "the most lovable narrator in all of crime fiction" (Boston Globe) and his human partner Bernie Little find themselves high in the mountains this holiday season to help Dame Ariadne Carlisle, a renowned author of bestselling Christmas…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Women Talking

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  I was captivated by the power of the women and how they decided amongst themselves what was the right thing to do. - Carolyn

• She Said

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  Very interesting look into persistent and excellent journalism without a focus on the perpetrator - Nancy

• Finding Me

  Davis, Viola, 1965-

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  This was one of the best biographies I've listened to. Read by the author, Viola Davis, it was captivating from the beginning. She captured all the feelings; her Grammy award was well deserved! - Lori

• Daughter of the Moon Goddess

  Tan, Sue Lynn,

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  The author had beautiful diction and imagery that created a riveting adventure and love story to follow! It was very intricate and fascinating to read. It is part of a duology and I highly recommend reading this book and the next. - Narra

• As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow

  Katouh, Zoulfa,

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  This book is just as beautiful and hopeful as it is blunt and wretchedly devastating. The main character, Salama, is such a beautiful soul– kind, brave, and stronger than anyone I’ve read about in a long time. This is very much a character driven…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ordinary Monsters

  Miro, J. M.,

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  Dark and harrowing. Beautifully written. Children with magic talents fight a darkness from the other side. - Sam

• Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting

  Pooley, Clare

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  I love uplifting books, particularly those that involve the elderly. This was a sweet audiobook, wonderfully narrated (with a British accent, which is always a treat). New lives interweave - quite by accident - in splendid ways with Iona on her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lessons in Chemistry

  Garmus, Bonnie,

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  Strong, smart, female lead. The book was funny, heart-warming and inspiring. They did a great job with the miniseries. - Sam

• Remarkably Bright Creatures

  a Novel

  Van Pelt, Shelby,

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  I absolutely loved the audiobook, especially the octopus' voice. It was such a compelling story I couldn't stop listening. - Vicki / An unlikely friendship with an elderly octopus and a mystery to solve! - Sam

• The Maid

  a Novel

  Prose, Nita

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  A charmingly eccentric hotel maid discovers a guest murdered in his bed, turning her once orderly world upside down--and inspiring a motley crew of unexpected allies to band together to solve the mystery.