March 1, 2022
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Nonfiction
February 17, 2022
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Fiction
Strangers I Know by Claudia Durastanti
An autobiographical fiction with meaning for any reader, particularly if language and its meaning to humankind is of interest. Sometimes funny and warm, sometimes dark and disturbing, it’s a great work of literature.
February 14, 2022
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Fiction
The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon
As a young woman discovers dark secrets about her grandmother, a noted psychiatrist, she also plumbs the depths of the “monster within all of us”. A good scary story with a warm heart.
February 14, 2022
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Nonfiction
In the Margins by Elena Ferrante
A penetrating examination of the sources of creative writing and the methods and motives thereof. For all lovers of books, words and writing.
February 14, 2022
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Fiction
The Heretic by Liam McIlvanney
A quick-paced and character-driven Scottish mystery set in the gray and somber streets of Glasgow follows murder and gang-related retribution to a satisfying ending that should please any whodunit reader.
December 24, 2021
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Fiction
The Last Professional by Ed Davis
An up-and-down adventure on the hobo road showing how the riders of the rails have lived and even prospered in their own way with a wealth of tips on catching freight trains to ride for free. It is a story of friendship, loyalty and courage with a stimulating tingle of danger.
December 17, 2021
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Events
Celebrate Black Love
This Black History Month, celebrate Black Love with powerhouse authors J. Elle, Nicola Yoon, Elise Bryant, Kalynn Bayron, and Alechia Dow.
December 17, 2021
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Fiction
Daughter of the Morning Star by Craig Johnson
Walt and Henry once more exhibit steadfast resolution in their struggle to find justice for one of the many young women who disappear from reservations never to be found. Juggling crimes being committed all the while, they are looking into history and native beliefs for answers and confronting entities both temporal and spiritual.
December 17, 2021
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Fiction
Small World by Jonathan Evison
Decades, centuries, even, of struggle and suffering bear fruit that we may all recognize, even if we have not been part of it. Rich with characters and landscape, this is a substantial literary work that will satisfy any reader of historical fiction.
December 17, 2021
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Nonfiction