Summer at CPL: Summer 2024 Reader RecommendationsLike this list

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• The A.B.C. Murders

  a Hercule Poirot Mystery

  Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976

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  I love a good murder mystery and this challenge gave me a reason to return to one of the classic authors of the genre: Agatha Christie! - Katrina

• Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham

  Beaton, M. C.

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  Agatha is quickly becoming my favorite mystery series! She always has me laughing out loud every single book. - Kathy

• All Fours

  July, Miranda, 1974-

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  Should be required reading for women in their 40s! - Kathryn

• Beat the Reaper

  a Novel

  Bazell, Josh

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  Had my attention for the entire duration of its pages (so much so that I even missed my blue line stop while reading.) - Jackie

• Better, Not Bitter

  Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Justice

  Salaam, Yusef, 1974-

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  Very good read, it made me see things differently. - Tanya

• Bright Red Fruit

  Elhillo, Safia,

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  A stunning novel about the dangers of getting wrapped up in a predatory and abusive relationship. The prose was powerful and memorable. - Lindsey

• Daisy Jones & the Six

  a Novel

  Reid, Taylor Jenkins,

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  I enjoyed Daisy Jones and the Six, and I liked that the audiobook included a recording of one of the band's songs. - Alice

• Down With the System

  a Memoir (of Sorts)

  Tankian, Serj,

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  I ended up reading Serj Tankian's recent memoir and felt so seen by his philosophies and the ways he moves in this world with intention. - Jessica

• East of Eden

  Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968

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  Steinbeck writes his characters with such deep humanity and empathy; all the praise I've heard about this book is fully warranted. - Marty

• The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic

  Hopper, Jessica,

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  The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic was terrific! It really gave me a new perspective on bands and musicians I like and introduced me to some I wasn't familiar with. - Ryan

• From a Far and Lovely Country

  McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-

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  Takes you to a different way of life! - Jackie

• The Great Alone

  Hannah, Kristin,

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  The Great Alone transported me to a place and time I'd never actually find myself in. But Kristin Hannah's storytelling abilities allowed me to adventure out..." - Justina

• Hijab Butch Blues

  a Memoir

  H, Lamya,

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  It was such a fascinating look at how faith and queerness can coexist. - Monique

• Klara and the Sun

  Ishiguro, Kazuo, 1954-

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  This summer I discovered my new favorite author Kazuo Ishiguro and devoured as many of his books as I could. I loved Klara and the Sun; I got lost in the future world he created. - Miranda

• Legacy

  a Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine /

  Blackstock, Uché,

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  Legacy is an excellent reminder of the history of prejudice in USA healthcare. -Ginevra

• Mary Jane

  a Novel

  Blau, Jessica Anya,

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  An amazing summer read! Not only was it fun to read about being a teenager again, it had the added bonus of meeting a rock star, and realizing it's not all it's cracked up to be. - Alyssa

• Night Will Find You

  Heaberlin, Julia,

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  An unusual mystery about an astrophysicist revisiting her childhood. The characters are unforgettable and the conspiracy theory angle is unsettlingly current. - Ellen

• Oona Out of Order

  Montimore, Margarita,

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  Stuck with me for days and made me reevaluate life and aging...Overall, a great read. - Katlyn

• Patchwork Quilt Murder

  Meier, Leslie,

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  Learning about war quilts was interesting and I enjoy Lucy Stone -- always a great read. - Cyndi

• The Philosophy of Modern Song

  Dylan, Bob, 1941-

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  Fascinating, even if you don't have an encyclopedic memory of 20th and 21st century musicians, songwriters, and songs. - Karen