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Fiction A to Z November 2025 |
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Consumer Reports
Access the latest reviews and ratings of cars, appliances, electronics, home and garden equipment, products for babies and kids and more from Consumer Reports. You can also access Cars Best Deals Plus which gives you the information you need to select the right car and negotiate the best price for it.
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New York Times
NYTimes.com provides free and remote access (using a 24-hours pass) to articles from 1851-1922 and 1981-present as well as a number of blogs, interactive features, videos, and other web-only content. Our subscription provides access to The Athletic, Cooking, Wirecutter, and to games like Wordle and Connections, too!
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| The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) by Rabih AlameddineMoving back and forth in time while covering COVID-19, Lebanon’s civil war (1975-1990), and more, this funny, moving examination of family and fortitude centers on Raja, a gay philosophy teacher and writer who lives with his elderly mother in Beirut. A National Book Award finalist, this accomplished novel will please fans of Ocean Vuong’s The Emperor of Gladness. |
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| We Love You, Bunny by Mona AwadSamantha Mackey returns to the New England campus where she first met the Bunnies, the wealthy, strangely symbiotic fellow MFA students she based her bestselling first novel on. But unhappy with how Sam has portrayed them, the women kidnap Sam to tell their own stories, covering events before, during, and after those depicted in the witty, creepy, and satirical 2019 book Bunny. Try this next: Lacey N. Dunham's The Belles. |
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| The Book of Guilt by Catherine ChidgeyIn the alternate world rendered here, World War II ended in 1943 with a peace treaty. Now it's 1979, and 13-year-old triplet boys are the only children left in a regimented English orphanage. Nearby, a 13-year-old girl grows up with parents but isn't allowed outside. Narrated by one of the boys, the girl, and a governmental official, this is a slow-burn, thought-provoking story that book clubs will appreciate. For another dystopian literary tale focused on children, try Ali Smith's Gliff. |
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| The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran DesaiWhile her relatives in India worry about her, Vermont college student Sonia fights loneliness by dating a famous artist, though his affection is costly. Meanwhile, ambitious Manhattan journalist Sunny hasn't told his widowed mother in India that he has a white girlfriend. Then Sonia and Sunny meet in this sweeping saga, a “masterpiece” (Kirkus Reviews) that examines identity, art, love, and belonging. For fans of: Real Americans by Rachel Khong; Dry Spells by Archana Maniar. |
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| The Phoebe Variations by Jane HamiltonThis character-driven coming-of-age novel finds an elderly Phoebe flashing back to the pivotal summer of 1976. Wrapping up high school and preparing for college, she is pushed by her adoptive mother to meet her birth mother. Unexpected revelations from that visit lead Phoebe to run away, moving into a friend's house where she thinks she won't be noticed among his 13 siblings. For fans of: leisurely paced stories exploring family relationships, teenage friendship, and self-discovery. |
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| Vianne by Joanne HarrisSet six years prior to the events in the bestselling Chocolat, this charming prequel finds a pregnant Vianne, who has recently scattered her mother's ashes in New York, working in a bistro in in Marseille, France, and discovering the magic of chocolate. But she has secrets and choices to make in this sweet blend of literary fiction and magical realism. Try this next: Erin Palmisano's The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna. |
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| A Guardian and a Thief by Megha MajumdarIn a near-future Kolkata, India, climate change causes flooding and famine. Ma, her elderly father, and her young daughter have precious visas to join Ma’s scientist husband in Michigan. But a desperate resident of the shelter where Ma works follows her, convinced she’s skimming resources, and steals the documents. For seven days, Ma looks for the thief in this moving story that’s a National Book Award finalist. Try these next: Susanna Kwan’s Awake in the Floating City; Rumaan Alam’s Leave the World Behind. |
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| To the Moon and Back by Eliana RamageAfter her mom leaves her abusive father, Steph Harper and her younger sister grow up in Oklahoma’s Cherokee Nation, where Steph dreams of space. She eventually goes to college, finds a girlfriend, and is chosen for astronaut training. But her goals strain her ties with her family in this stirring debut by a Cherokee author that’s perfect for book clubs. For fans of: Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere. |
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| Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron RindoIn a small Wisconsin town, an unwed Amish woman dies giving birth to a son without naming his father. Raised by family members, the kind-hearted boy grows over eight feet tall and finds success in athletics, which takes him into the wider world. Narrated by his grandmother, a veterinarian, a bar owner, and a football coach, this moving story has “unforgettable characters…[and] is a must-read” (Kirkus Reviews). For fans of: fantastical, lyrical coming-of-age novels. |
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| Boy from the North Country by Sam SussmanWhen his mother calls to tell him she has cancer, Evan Klausner returns to New York's Hudson Valley. His mom shares stories of her life, including her time in 1970s Manhattan and a relationship with Bob Dylan, and as her condition worsens, Evan questions who his father is and embraces his dying mother. This buzzy autobiographical debut novel offers a stirring examination of a poignant mother-son relationship. Try this next: Palaver by Bryan Washington. |
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Podcasting 101 Thursday, November 20, 6p-8p Almonte LibraryInterested in entering the world of podcasts and content creation? Do you have a story to tell or expertise to share with the world? Don't know how to start? Join us at the Almonte Library for the start of a series on Podcasting with our STEM Librarian. You will learn what types of podcasts there are, the basic equipment and skills, and how to develop your ideas to be ready for broadcast. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Author Talk & Three Sisters Salad Demonstration with Chef Loretta Barrett Oden
Saturday, November 22, 2-3p
Belle Isle Library
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Emmy Award-winning Chef Loretta Barrett Oden (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) as she shares the story behind her cookbook Corn Dance. Chef Loretta will discuss her culinary journey and the cultural significance woven throughout her cookbook, offering insights into Indigenous foodways and traditions. During this special event, Chef Loretta will demonstrate how to prepare a Three Sisters Salad, showcasing the traditional agricultural trio of corn, beans, and squash. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Oklahoma Fancy Dancers: Powwow Champions Performance Sunday, November 23, 2-3p Northwest LibraryThe Oklahoma Fancy Dancers are a group of powwow champions that come together to form a professional and highly acclaimed Native American dance troupe. The dance shows are educational, informational, entertaining, and showcase a variety of traditional American Indian tribal dances and present cultural information.
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Child Development and Autism Screening Wednesday, December 3, 9-10a The Village Library Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!
For children birth through age 5.
A developmental screening gives a very general idea of how a child is developing in each of five areas: speech/language, cognitive, gross motor, fine motor and personal/social skills. It is not an IQ test. Child Development Specialists, Speech/language Pathologists and Behavioral Health Specialists provide valuable information. A screening is not diagnostic; these parent questionnaires will give information about the need for further testing and services or continued surveillance of your child’s development and social/emotional progress.
Parents will have an opportunity to ask specialists questions, discuss concerns and receive information about up-coming stages. Families will also be referred for any other appropriate services or resources they might be interested in pursuing.
This screening will be provided at no cost by Child Guidance staff from the OU Health Sciences Center Child Study Center. Each appointment will last an average of about an hour. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please let us know if you need to cancel so another family may take the appointment.
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Personal Finance Coach Monday, December 8, 5:30-7p Bethany Library
Intimidated by investing? Unsure of how to achieve your financial goals? The Personal Finance Coach can help. Meet informally with a financial advisor to learn strategies, tips, and tricks to achieve your financial goals.
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Holiday Storytime with Signing Santa and an ASL Interpreter Saturday, December 13, 10:30-11:45a Northwest Library Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or coda. This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend. Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. This Storytime will have an ASL interpreter present who will interpret all of the stories, songs, rhymes, or fingerplays. There will be 15 minutes before and after the Storytime for children to play with provided toys and for families to mingle and socialize. This special edition Storytime features a visit from Signing Santa!!! Santa will teach us how to sign We Wish You a Merry Christmas and then be available for pictures afterward.
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