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- Alison Quill, Circulation
The Host by Stephenie Meyer: A sci-fi book that was very interesting. The same author that wrote the Twilight books, but this time it’s aliens!
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus: One of the few books that (mostly) lived up to its hype. I couldn’t put it down.
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People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry: A “will they, won’t they” type of romance story. A light read that helped me escape from the current cold weather.
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- Barbara Kampas, Reference
Tell Me Everything A Novel by Elizabeth Strout: Strout revisits the lives of those in Cosby, Maine introduced in her earlier novels. Lucy Barton finally meets Olive Kitteridge, now living in a nursing home. Barton continues her walks with the town lawyer, Bob Burgess, who is representing a resident accused of murder. All the characters benefit and grow through their interactions with each other.
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The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny: I am listening to the audiobook version of this title, narrated by Jean Brassard. This novel deals with an encroaching threat to Quebec, Montreal and Three Pines that could impact the lives of all the residents. As Armand Gamache and his team try to solve the murder of the individual who alerted him about the threat, he is challenged by knowing members of the Surete may be involved.
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The City and It’s Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami, translated by Philip Gabriel: This novel is the first written in six years by a favorite author. Disappearance of a teenage love haunts the main character, now an adult. Venturing to a town in the mountains, entry to which requires removal of one’s shadow, the man becomes a librarian of dreams. When interviewed, Murakami indicated the walled city could be a metaphor for the pandemic lockdown and the dreams its impact on our lives. An ode to books and libraries, this is an enjoyable read.
- Marita Klements, Assistant Director
Elizabeth of York: A Tudor Queen and Her World by Alison Weir: A master of forensic biography, Alison Weir excels at writing the biographies of medieval women, even when there is only scant documentation of their lives. I love history, but before I listened to this audiobook I couldn’t have told you who the mother of Henry VIII was. Weir, however, manages to give a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of this little known royal.
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Buried Deep and other stories by Naomi Novik: A collection of short stories by the author of Spinning Silver, A Deadly Education, and the Temeraire series. It includes short stories from Novik’s most popular series, as well as many stand alone stories, all of them delightful.
- Spencer Stevens, Cataloging and Technical Services
Godzilla Minus One: Released in 2023, 69 years after Godzilla’s first silver screen appearance, Godzilla Minus One is a thought-provoking examination of PTSD and the dangers of nuclear weapons. It’s a fantastic addition to the series for lifelong fans and a perfect introduction for new ones.
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi: This sweeping family saga was beautifully written and wonderfully constructed, with each chapter told from a new point of view. Tracing the descendants of two Ghanaian sisters over three centuries, Homegoing explores the historical and continuing impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and American slavery.
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