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In-House Favorites April 2026 |
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Check out what our staff and patrons are recommending this month!
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If you enjoy this newsletter and would like to subscribe to our monthly issue, you may do so by visiting the Avon Lake Public Library home page (alpl.org). Hover over the Collection tab, and select Recommendations. Click on Next Reads, which is located in the middle of the page under "Databases". Simply place a check next to In-House Favorites or any other newsletter you might be interested in receiving and complete the short form at the bottom of the page. |
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Say You'll Remember Me by Abby JimenezA gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes--all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediate yes. That is, until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolutely wrong thing. Like, really wrong. But after one incredible and seemingly endless date, Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis, and any kind of relationship would be impossible. Picked by: Melissa, Patron |
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Best Beach Ever by Wendy WaxWhen the going gets tough, the ladies of Ten Beach Road know that their friendship--tried and tested--can chase away the darkest clouds and let the sun shine in. Picked by: Melissa, Patron |
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My Friends by Fredrik BackmanA deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger's life twenty-five years later. Picked by: Candi, Patron |
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DI Humphrey Goodman and his fiancée Martha hope to start a new life on the Devon coast. When Humphrey joins the local police force, he finds that country life isn't as peaceful as he expected. Picked by: Jess, Adult Services ceful as he expected. |
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Goldenrod: Poems by Maggie SmithThe award-winning poet returns with a powerful collection of poems that look at parenthood, solitude, love, and memory. Pulling objects from everyday life--a hallway mirror, a rock found in her son's pocket, a field of goldenrods at the side of the road--she reveals the magic of the present moment. Picked by: Carolyn, Circulation |
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The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East [With Earbuds] by Sandy TolanIn 1967, Bashir Al-Khayri, a twenty-five-year-old Palestinian, made a long-imagined journey to what is now the city of Ramle in Israel, with the goal of seeing the beloved old stone house, with the lemon tree behind it that his father had planted, that he and his family had fled nineteen years earlier. To his surprise, when he found the house and rang the bell, a young woman welcomed him in. Picked by: Laura, Patron |
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A Stolen Child: A Maggie d'Arcy Mystery by Sarah Stewart TaylorSarah Stewart Taylor is known for her atmospheric portrayal of an American detective in Ireland, and her critically acclaimed series returns with A Stolen Child. Picked by: Amy, Adult Services |
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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerWith crackling suspense, unforgettable characters, and searing insight, The Lost Apothecary is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance, and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time. Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Picked by: Jon, Patron |
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Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
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