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VPL - Books Just For You - Funny Anecdotes, Fictitious Stories, and Thrilling Tales

A personalized reading list for a reader that is looking for something new and exciting to read that pairs nicely with a cozy blanket and a cup of hot chocolate. Titles found on this list were inspired by the writings of Anne Tyler, Maeve Binchy and David Sedaris. Happy Reading! Try VPL's Books Just For You for your very own customized reading list. Simply click on the link found at the end of the list below or visit https://www.vpl.ca/readnext

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  • Sisters Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac have an estranged relationship due to their differences and past wounds. When World War II disrupts their lives, they are forced to confront their loyalties and make difficult choices that test their bonds as they…
    Book, 2015New York, N.Y. : St. Martin's Press, 2015.
  • Jenny Lawson's illustrated memoir regales readers with amusing anecdotes from her life, spanning her quirky upbringing in Texas and the unique dynamics of her marriage.
    Book, 2012New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2012.
  • Shrill

    Notes From a Loud Woman

    West, Lindy
    A candid exploration of Lindy West's experiences, highlighting her journey through life as a strong-willed woman and tackling issues such as body image, feminism, and self-acceptance. Through her witty and insightful narrative, West celebrates the…
    Book, 2016New York : Hachette Books, 2016.
  • Hyperbole and a Half

    Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened

    Brosh, Allie
    Allie Brosh provides readers with a unique blend of webcomic and memoir where she combines humour and poignant reflections to explore her own experiences with mental health, childhood, and adulthood. Through quirky illustrations and candid…
    Book, 2013New York : Simon & Schuster, 2013.
  • 'Oona Out of Order' combines elements of 'Time Traveller's Wife' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.' As Oona Lockhart experiences life out of sequence, leaping to different ages at random, the story unfolds to explore the enduring nature of…
    Book, 2020New York : Flatiron Books, [2020]
  • The story unfolds on a secluded Australian island, where a couple without children quietly tends to a lighthouse. Their tranquil existence is disrupted when a boat arrives, bearing an unexpected baby.
    Book, 2012New York : Scribner, 2012.
  • In this touching novel, the eccentric Eleanor grapples with her struggle to connect with others, leading a solitary life until a chance encounter with the new IT colleague disrupts her routines. As they witness an elderly man's collapse, Eleanor's…
    Book, 2017Toronto : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited, 2017.
  • Brilliant geneticist Don Tillman approaches dating with a meticulous precision, relying on a comprehensive questionnaire to find a suitable match. However, when he encounters the spontaneous and free-spirited Rosie Jarman, she challenges his…
    Book, 2013New York : Simon & Schuster, 2013.
  • Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to his hometown after receiving a note demanding his presence at the funeral of his best friend, Luke, who had once provided him with an alibi during a murder accusation twenty years earlier. As Falk investigates…
    Book, 2017New York : Flatiron Books, 2017.
  • In 'In the Woods,' Detective Rob Ryan, haunted by the violent disappearances of childhood friends in his Dublin suburb two decades ago, is drawn into a new investigation when a chillingly similar murder occurs in the same wooded area. As he further…
    Book, 2007London : Hodder & Stoughton, 2007.
  • Set in southern Appalachia mountains, a boy born to a teen mother navigates the challenges of his upbringing with a caustic wit and fierce survival instinct. Facing modern perils such as foster care, child labour, addiction, and heartbreaking…
    Book, 2022New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022]
  • In 'The Woman in Cabin 10', journalist Lo Blacklock embarks on a dream assignment aboard the luxurious ship Aurora. However, her idyllic journey turns into a chilling nightmare when she witnesses a woman being thrown overboard, only to find that all…
    Book, 2016London : Harvill Secker, 2016.
  • A centenarian with a penchant for explosives and vodka decides that his life in a nursing home is not the end. On his 100th birthday, he escapes in his slippers, setting off on a hilarious and unexpected journey involving a suitcase full of cash,…
    Book, 2012Toronto : HarperCollins Publishers, 2012.
  • Trevor Noah shares his uproarious coming-of-age journey during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the chaotic aftermath of its liberation. Born to a white Dutch father and a black Xhosa mother during a time when such unions were illegal,…
    Book, 2016Toronto : Doubleday Canada, 2016.
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