Andrea G.
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New fiction roundup, November 2019
No matter what you read – romance, fantasy, historical fiction, prize-winning fiction – November has a new release for you. 11/5: The Book of Lost Saints by Daniel José Older – In this multigenerational Cuban-American family story of revolution, loss, and family bonds, the spirit of a woman who disappeared during the Cuban Revolution visits… Continue reading
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Hidden Libraries in Fiction
As great as real libraries are, they’re no match for the hidden libraries created by novelists. Magical libraries have unlimited space, can form labyrinths explorable only by the most intrepid, can spontaneously birth characters from the page to the real world, and much more. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón This is… Continue reading
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Library Reads for November 2019
Librarians across the country have chosen the ten books coming out in November that they’re most excited about. The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern A moving labyrinth of a story, ever changing and evolving. What begins as a mysterious thread in a book, an opportunity taken or missed and the consequences of the choice, evolves… Continue reading
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It’s Horror Season
As the weather turns chill and the darkness creeps earlier and earlier, it’s time to stay inside with a scary read. From a family jumping through alarming hoops to get an inheritance, to two variations on the creepy haunted house, monsters lurking at the window, and much more, there’s something to spook everyone. The Silent… Continue reading
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New fiction roundup, October 2019
October is particularly rich in short story collections from both established and new voices, and also sees the return of favorite characters with new books by Elizabeth Strout and Lee Child, and the long-awaited adult fiction debut of blockbuster YA author Leigh Bardugo. Continue reading
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Library Reads for October 2019
Ready to place some holds? Check out these ten books coming in October that librarians across the US are loving. The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson A fascinating look at the human body and how it functions. Each historical tidbit is well-researched and thoroughly cited. Interesting stories, such as how diseases, cells,… Continue reading
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New fiction roundup, September 2019
9/3: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore – England, 1879: a fiercely independent vicar’s daughter earns a place among the first cohort of female students at the University of Oxford, and ultimately takes on a powerful duke in a fiery love story that threatens to upend the British social order. 9/3: Dominicana by Angie… Continue reading
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Defective Detective Departments
What happens when cranky, poorly motivated or seemingly-incompetent individuals are all sidelined together into a single work unit? They end up solving the mysteries that no one else could, of course. Or, at least, in fiction they do. These books are all the first in series that find professional pariahs taking care of business. The… Continue reading
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#BookBingoNW2019: By an author from Mexico or Canada
If you’re still working away on your Adult Summer Book Bingo, we’re back with some suggestions for authors from Mexico and Canada to check out. I’ve focused on writers with a new book out in the past few years, but try our longer list in the catalog for even more suggestions including some classic authors… Continue reading
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Three Views of Seattle
Seeing your city through different eyes can be revelatory, bringing to the fore details you may not have noticed. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life, just moved in, or are somewhere in between, pick up one of these books for a new lens on Seattle. Seattle Walk Report Exploring 23 Seattle neighborhoods, Seattle Walk… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, August 2019
A book told from the point of view of a Seattle crow, two novels about surveillance states, several short story collections and much more await you this August. 8/1: They Could Have Named Her Anything by Stephanie Jimenez – Racism, class, and betrayal collide in this poignant debut novel about restoring the broken bonds of… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, July 2019
New titles this July include a fantasy novel inspired by Mexican folklore, a vision of southern Washington state in the early 20th century, a divided family brought together by brewing beer, and much more. 7/2: Deep River by Karl Marlantes – In this family saga, a set of Finnish siblings settle in a logging community… Continue reading
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#BookBingoNW2019: Set in Summer
A particular satisfaction can be found in reading that mirrors the season outside, a satisfaction you can revel in while filling the BookBingoNW category Set in Summer. From coming-of-age, to mystery, to general fiction and nonfiction, we have ideas to get you started. Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman Over the course of… Continue reading
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Library Reads for July
Ten books coming in July that librarians across the US are loving. The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman Nina likes her bookish life just fine. She works in a bookstore and is on a highly competitive trivia team. She is funny and snarky and great company (says this reader). Suddenly, a father… Continue reading
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Bee Smart! Books about Pollinators for Kids
As National Pollinator Week comes to a close, discover books about bees and other pollinators to enjoy with your children and to help kids understand the roles pollinators play in our environment. And then on Monday, June 24, sign them up for Summer of Learning so they can continue to Explore Your World! The… Continue reading
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Celebrate pollinators in June!
Learn more about pollinators, how to attract them into your garden, and reflect on what can be done to protect them and the work they do in our ecosystems. Of course it’s a subject always of interest, but June 17-23, 2019 is National Pollinator Week, designated by the U.S. Senate as a celebration of pollinators… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, June 2019
No matter what kind of summer reader you are – romance, mystery, fantasy, historical fiction, general fiction – something is coming out in June for you to savor. 6/4: Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin – In this contemporary take on Pride and Prejudice set in Toronto’s Muslim community, poet and teacher Ayesha is holding… Continue reading
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Library Reads for June 2019
Ten books coming in June that librarians across the US are loving. Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes Relationships are hard, whether with a spouse, a best friend, a new love interest, or ourselves. Evvie navigates all of these after a life-changing series of events. An engaging novel that explores relationship nuances without being… Continue reading