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It's no secret that library staff read. A lot. And when we finish a great book we can't wait to recommend it! See what we've been reading below or visit our Staff Picks blog. You might just find your next favorite book! |
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One of Them by Kitty ZeldisLora writes: At Vassar in 1946, Anne Bishop hides that she is Jewish because she doesn't want to be socially ostracized. She develops a friendship with another Jewish girl, Delia, in secret. Delia is unabashedly herself and doesn't care that she has no friends at the university. At times, Anne, is in awe of how self-confident Delia is. One day Anne betrays Delia and their bond is fractured. One of Them (2025) recounts their relationship and the lives of both women through college and after. Both have lost much--Anne's parents have both passed away and Delia's mother was presumed dead during the war in France. How they persevere, are comfortable with their faith, and grow into young independent women are all explored. One of Them is a really enjoyable novel of historical fiction. |
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Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything: A Memoir
by Alyson Stoner
Jennifer says: Gripping and moving, heartbreaking and hopeful, this memoir is a must-listen. Child star Alyson Stoner details their life from childhood in Ohio to a move to Hollywood at age 7 to chase a dream of stardom. From a breakthrough performance as a dancer in Missy Elliot's "Work It" music video to a host of Disney Channel appearances and one of the Baker children in the Cheaper By the Dozen remakes, Alyson was a familiar face in the early 2000s. But behind the adorable smile, a much different life was unfolding—they worked without a break for 10 years.
The adults in their life did not look out for Alyson's best interests, and Alyson suffered emotional abuse, developed an eating disorder, and dealt with untreated mental health issues. Thankfully, as the title suggests, Alyson is Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything (2025) after years of work and self-advocacy. Because of their experiences, this memoir serves as a call to action to better protect working children and to improve access to mental health resources for all.
If you were moved by Jennette McCurdy’s I’m Glad My Mom Died (2022), listen to this memoir next (you may recognize Alyson’s voice from their work on Phineas and Ferb).
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