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Must-Read Books September 2024 |
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Somna
by Becky Cloonan
Set amidst the terrifying backdrop of the witch hunts in a quiet 1600s English village, SOMNA follows one woman's descent into an erotic escape from the confines of her puritanical world. From the masterful minds of Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay comes an intoxicating blend of history, eroticism, and the supernatural in SOMNA-an evocative masterpiece that draws inspiration from cinematic folk-horror gems like Midsommar and The Witch- and will transport readers to a world where passion and spirits intertwine, enrapturing your senses and leave you craving more.
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Tell me everything : a novel
by Elizabeth Strout
While defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother, town lawyer Bob Burgess falls into a deep and abiding friendship with acclaimed writer, Lucy Barton, and together they meet the iconic Olive Kitteridge and spend afternoons in Olive's apartment, telling each other stories, which imbues their lives with meaning.
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The shadow key : a novel in four branches
by Susan Stokes-Chapman
On an isolated estate in late-18th-century rural Wales, a young English doctor uncovers dangerous secrets that may threaten his own life, in a Gothic tale by the best-selling author of Pandora.
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| Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha CoryellWhen true crime-obsessed thirtysomething Hannah writes to accused serial killer William, she unexpectedly falls for him, despite not knowing -- and maybe not caring -- if he's innocent. Twisty, scathing, and darkly humorous, this thriller boasts a narrator as fascinating as she is unreliable. |
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The examiner
by Janice Hallett
Told in emails, text messages and essays, this innovative page-turner follows a group of six Royal Hastings University students in an art master's program that goes dangerously awry.
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The night guest
by Hildur Knâutsdâottir
In contemporary Reykjavík, Iðunn must deal with mysterious propensity to sleepwalk, a condition that is causing her constant fatigue.
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| The Pairing by Casey McQuistonWhen bisexual exes Kit and Theo accidentally book the same European culinary tour, they challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they're over their relationship in this "hedonistic delight" (Booklist) from bestselling author Casey McQuiston (Red, White & Royal Blue). Try this next: Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun. |
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Colored television
by Danzy Senna
.A dark comedy looks at second acts, creative appropriation and the racial identity–industrial complex.
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Death at the sign of the rook : a novel
by Kate Atkinson
Ex-detective Jackson Brodie investigates a string of unsolved art thefts that point to a former estate that was converted into a hotel and now hosts Murder Mystery themed weekends, in the sixth novel of the series following Big Sky.
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| Agony Hill by Sarah Stewart TaylorIn 1965, former Boston cop Franklin Warren navigates a new job with the Vermont State Police's Bureau of Criminal Investigation and adjusts to small-town life. Things start hot when a suspicious fire and death on a remote farm has him wondering if the unpopular farmer was murdered. This richly detailed, character-driven mystery paints a fascinating picture of American life as the Vietnam War ramps up. |
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Suffrage song : the haunted history of gender, race and voting rights in the United States of America
by Caitlin Cass
'She put in her work, but there's so much left to do.' Begun in the Antebellum era, the song of suffrage was a rallying cry across the nation that would persist over a century. Capturing the spirit of this refrain, New Yorker contributing cartoonist Caitlin Cass pens a sweeping history of women's suffrage in the U.S.--a kaleidoscopic story akin to a triumphant and mournful protest song that spans decades and echoes into the present. ... Cass takes a critical, intersectional approach to the movement's history--celebrating the pivotal, hard-fought battles for voting rights while also laying bare the racist compromises suffrage leaders made along the way.
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The singularity is nearer : when we merge with Al
by Ray Kurzweil
Since it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweils The Singularity Is Near Duckworth and its vision of the future have been influential in spawning a worldwide movement with millions of followers, hundreds of books, and major films Her, Lucy, Ex Machina. During the succeeding decade many of his predictions about tech advancements have been borne out. In this entirely new book Kurzweil takes a fresh perspective on advances in the singularity - assessing many of his predictions and examining the novel advancements to a revolution in knowledge and an expansion of human potential.
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| That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America by Amanda JonesIn her inspiring and incisive blend of memoir and manifesto, Louisiana middle school librarian Amanda Jones details her fight against censorship at her local public library, which led to death threats and social media smear campaigns. Further reading: Burning the Books: A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge by Richard Ovenden; On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US by James LaRue. |
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The bookshop : a history of the American bookstore
by Evan Friss
Drawing on oral histories, archival collections, municipal records, diaries, letters and interviews with leading booksellers, this ode to bookstores discusses its central place in American cultural life and offers a captivating look at this institution beloved by so many.
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| Death at Morning House by Maureen JohnsonMarlowe gives tours at Morning House, the historic summer home of a wealthy family and the site of tragic deaths in 1932. The mysterious drowning of another tour guide makes Marlowe suspect there’s ongoing danger. Fans of author Maureen Johnson’s Truly Devious series will devour this suspenseful standalone mystery. |
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| We Are Big Time by Hena Khan; illustrated by Safiya ZerrouguiStarting 9th grade at an Islamic school, Aliya joins the struggling basketball team. As the all-hijabi team improves, they have to face the pressure of the spotlight as well as their everyday problems. Full-color art brings extra energy to this graphic novel. Read-alikes: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas; Jason Reynolds' Track series. |
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| I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff; illustrated by Julie KwonThrough multiple drafts of a teacher-assigned apology letter, readers discover why Jack knocked over Zoe's block castle -- and that he really is sorry about it. Relatable emotions, a gentle tone, and humorous illustrations make I'm Sorry You Got Mad enjoyable as well as enlightening. |
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| Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManusFormer stepsiblings Kat and Liam find each other at a billionaire’s birthday party. Kat’s there to steal jewelry; Liam’s father is trying to con an heiress. Things take a deadly turn, forcing Kat and Liam into a cat-and-mouse game with a killer. Read-alikes: Tess Sharpe’s The Girls I’ve Been; Kayvion Lewis’ Thieves’ Gambit. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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