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The widow
by John Grisham
Already struggling at work and at home, rural Virginia attorney Simon Latch finds himself accused of her murder after he secures wealthy widow Eleanor Barnett's secret inheritance only to see her fortunes unravel in the wake of a car crash.
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The Picasso Heist
by James Patterson
A glamorous 22-year-old art thief tries to best a bunch of other criminals in the heist of a previously unknown Picasso discovered in the attic of a French villa.
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The Proving Ground
by Michael Connelly
The Lincoln Lawyer is back with a case against an AI company whose product may have been responsible for the murder of a young girl.
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Framed in death
by J. D. Robb
When a killer stages victims as classic paintings, Eve Dallas must stop a deluded artist whose is leaving a bloody trail through Manhattan's elite art world. 750,000 first printing.
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Gone Before Goodbye
by Reese Witherspoon
When disgraced combat surgeon Maggie McCabe takes a secretive job treating a powerful man overseas, his sudden disappearance pulls her into a deadly conspiracy forcing her on the run to uncover the truth and clear her name. 1,000,000 first printing.
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Coyote Hills
by Jonathan Kellerman
Now a private investigator, former Alameda County coroner Clay Edison takes a perplexing case of a wealthy couple's son found dead in San Francisco Bay, in the sixth book of the series following The Lost Coast.
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A ferry merry Christmas : a novel
by Debbie Macomber
Separated for Christmas, siblings Avery and Reed Bond each find unexpected romance amidst travel delays: Avery meets a charming sailor on a stalled ferry, while Reed connects with a coworker, proving that even unexpected detours can lead to love.
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Remain
by Nicholas Sparks
Sylvia’s deathbed revelation—that she can see spirits who are still tethered to the living world, a gift that runs in their family—sits uneasily with Tate, who struggles to believe in more than what reason can explain. But when he takes up residence at a historic bed-and-breakfast on the Cape, he encounters a beautiful young woman named Wren who will challenge every assumption he has about his logical and controlled world.
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The podcast pantheon : 101 podcasts that changed how we listen
by Sean Malin
"Sean Malin, mastermind behind the popular New York Magazine podcast column "Start Here," introduces the first comprehensive canon in podcast history. Featuring genres of all kinds, including true crime, pop culture, economics, relationships and more, Malin profiles all of your favorite podcasts, from Serial to Comedy Bang! Bang! Find out more about your favorite podcasts and where it all started. Learn about a podcast's influences and its impact on future shows and the industry at large. Hear from your favorite hosts and even take a look at behind-the-scenes photos. Discover new podcasts to listen to, whether it's a new show and new genre entirely, or one that's reminiscent of an old favorite. Not only will you find a podcast worth listening to-Malin will also advise the best episodes to start with, solving one of the biggest and most intimidating hurdles when trying to dive into a longstanding show. In an effort to provide the first comprehensive history and alleviate content overload, Malin's easy-to-read profiling and titillating exploration of 101 podcasts offers something for everybody, whether you've been listening to podcasts for years, are new to this space, or are even looking to start your own"
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Frommer's Hawaii 2026
by Natalie Schack
A comprehensive travel guide to Hawaii provides information on the best sights and experiences from hiking a volcano in Maui to relaxing on Waikiki Beach or visiting Pearl Harbor along with maps, key tips and essential information. Original. Illustrations. Maps.
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Tame your thoughts : three tools to renew your mind and transform your life
by Max Lucado
Exploring three key thought-management tools and applying them to the most common thought problems -- worry, guilt, anxiety and other types of mental quicksand -- the author shows how to take thoughts captive, test each message against the truth of Scripture, interrupt poisonous thought threads and think and act like Jesus.
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Writing creativity and soul
by Sue Monk Kidd
Combines memoir, spiritual exploration, and guidance by drawing on the author's journey and insights from celebrated writers to argue that writing is a soulful act requiring creativity, courage and a deep connection to one's imagination and inner self.
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Digital Exhaustion : Simple Rules for Reclaiming Your Life
by Paul Leonardi
Offering realistic research-backed strategies, this practical guide helps you understand digital burnout, shift daily tech habits, avoid emotional traps and use devices more intentionally to boost focus, creativity and well-being without needing to unplug completely from modern life.
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Comic Book Apocalypse! : The Death of Pre-Code Comics and Why It Happened, 1940-1955
by David J. Hogan
Explore the rise and fall of pre-Code comics with 500 covers revealing America's cultural shifts, censorship, and controversy. From 1940 to 1955, American society and culture underwent dramatic changes, including the introduction of the Comics Code in October 1954, which heavily impacted comic books. The Code aimed to moderate comic content in response to public opinion, including such topics as juvenile delinquency, wartime sentiment, teenage sex, drugs, violent crime, and more. The book also examines who decided what content was acceptable, demonstrating how pre-Code comics reflect the larger story of 1950s America.
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Spooky Author Panel
With local authors: Kalyn Josephson, Nicholas Belardes, and
Tracy Badua. The authors will discuss their novels, inspirations, their writing process and how they keep their readers in suspense, intrigued, on the edge of their seat, shaken, frightened and delighted! Come to the SLO Library for this thrilling discussion. SLO Library Community Room
995 Palm St. San Luis Obispo 93401
Thursday, September 25, 2025
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Free family friendly comic book fair. Meet local artists and our comic shop community. Kids' and adults' costume contests. Magic the Gathering card games. Local comic book artist presentation. Kids' crafts and kids' photo booth. SLO Library Community Room 995 Palm St. San Luis Obispo 93401 Saturday, October 11, 9am to 1pm A free, fun day for the whole family! |
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