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Favorites of 2017: Books for Grown Ups

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The staff here at the Chapel Hill Public Library sure do love books, and we especially love sharing our favorite books with you! Here are just a few of our favorites that were published this year, and we would love to share even more of our personal recommendations and hear yours next time you stop by.

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Magpie Murders

Magpie Murders

by Horowitz, Anthony

Book - 2017

Our most recommended title with four votes! "This clever book is really a novel within a novel, and it all pays homage to the great mystery writers--...Show more Our most recommended title with four votes! "This clever book is really a novel within a novel, and it all pays homage to the great mystery writers--Agatha Christie, Ian Fleming, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The intricate, complex plotting, and the ways in which everything comes together, is amazing. " (Tracy, Amanda, Karin, Martha) Show less

Our most recommended title with four votes! "This clever book is really a novel within a novel, and it all pays homage to the great mystery writers--...Show more Our most recommended title with four votes! "This clever book is really a novel within a novel, and it all pays homage to the great mystery writers--Agatha Christie, Ian Fleming, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The intricate, complex plotting, and the ways in which everything comes together, is amazing. " (Tracy, Amanda, Karin, Martha) Show less

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You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

A Memoir

by Alexie, Sherman

Book - 2017

Two votes! "I listened to Sherman Alexie's memoir which he wrote after the death of his Mother. Hearing him read his work is highly recommended. A ...Show more Two votes! "I listened to Sherman Alexie's memoir which he wrote after the death of his Mother. Hearing him read his work is highly recommended. A myriad of emotions (joy, sorrow, grief, anger, sadness, frustration, and humor) of his life on the reservation, being raised by two alcoholic parents is expressed so beautifully in his voice. His words skillfully illustrate the complex nature of his mother and their relationship. I suggest looking at the book to see the family photographs, poems and essays." (Janice) "I love Sherman Alexie's honesty, accessibility and humor in combination with his beautiful and unique writing style... even when the topic is so very difficult- in this case, his childhood." (Krystal) Show less

Two votes! "I listened to Sherman Alexie's memoir which he wrote after the death of his Mother. Hearing him read his work is highly recommended. A ...Show more Two votes! "I listened to Sherman Alexie's memoir which he wrote after the death of his Mother. Hearing him read his work is highly recommended. A myriad of emotions (joy, sorrow, grief, anger, sadness, frustration, and humor) of his life on the reservation, being raised by two alcoholic parents is expressed so beautifully in his voice. His words skillfully illustrate the complex nature of his mother and their relationship. I suggest looking at the book to see the family photographs, poems and essays." (Janice) "I love Sherman Alexie's honesty, accessibility and humor in combination with his beautiful and unique writing style... even when the topic is so very difficult- in this case, his childhood." (Krystal) Show less

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The Stranger in the Woods

The Stranger in the Woods

The Extraordinary Story of the North Pond Hermit

by Finkel, Michael

Book - 2017

Two votes! "Christopher Knight lived alone in the woods for 27 years without talking to anyone, taking what he needed from nearby houses. Was he a th...Show more Two votes! "Christopher Knight lived alone in the woods for 27 years without talking to anyone, taking what he needed from nearby houses. Was he a thief? Did he deserve to just be let alone? Should he have to pay a price for living off the hard work of others? A considered discussion of the psyche of a person who made a unique choice and the impact of living without interaction with anyone." (Tracy) Audiobook recommendation: "For anyone who has ever wanted to walk off into the woods and live a simpler life, this is an interesting listen. It’s the story of Christopher Knight who walked into the woods and stayed 27 years. Journalist Michael Finkel does a good job of balancing Christopher’s story with musings on hermits, meditation, survival and finding fulfillment." (Pat H.) Show less

Two votes! "Christopher Knight lived alone in the woods for 27 years without talking to anyone, taking what he needed from nearby houses. Was he a th...Show more Two votes! "Christopher Knight lived alone in the woods for 27 years without talking to anyone, taking what he needed from nearby houses. Was he a thief? Did he deserve to just be let alone? Should he have to pay a price for living off the hard work of others? A considered discussion of the psyche of a person who made a unique choice and the impact of living without interaction with anyone." (Tracy) Audiobook recommendation: "For anyone who has ever wanted to walk off into the woods and live a simpler life, this is an interesting listen. It’s the story of Christopher Knight who walked into the woods and stayed 27 years. Journalist Michael Finkel does a good job of balancing Christopher’s story with musings on hermits, meditation, survival and finding fulfillment." (Pat H.) Show less

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Difficult Women

Difficult Women

by Gay, Roxane

Book - 2017

Two votes! "This collection of short stories is one of my favorite reads of the year. These “difficult women” are believable and compelling and their...Show more Two votes! "This collection of short stories is one of my favorite reads of the year. These “difficult women” are believable and compelling and their tales are often raw and dark. The collection is well-written, smart, and haunting. Highly recommended." (Shannon) "This was my first time reading Roxane Gay and I was completely blown away by the quality of her writing. These short stories are raw, beautiful, and tough. All of the women in her stories have been (or continue to be) a victim of something horrible and they are all dealing with the aftermath in their own way. I appreciated how very different each of these women were and I think any reader would have no trouble finding at least one of these women relatable. These are stories that I won’t get out of my head for a long time." (Amanda) Show less

Two votes! "This collection of short stories is one of my favorite reads of the year. These “difficult women” are believable and compelling and their...Show more Two votes! "This collection of short stories is one of my favorite reads of the year. These “difficult women” are believable and compelling and their tales are often raw and dark. The collection is well-written, smart, and haunting. Highly recommended." (Shannon) "This was my first time reading Roxane Gay and I was completely blown away by the quality of her writing. These short stories are raw, beautiful, and tough. All of the women in her stories have been (or continue to be) a victim of something horrible and they are all dealing with the aftermath in their own way. I appreciated how very different each of these women were and I think any reader would have no trouble finding at least one of these women relatable. These are stories that I won’t get out of my head for a long time." (Amanda) Show less

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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Reid, Taylor Jenkins

Book - 2017

Two votes! "Former Hollywood A-lister Evelyn Hugo is finally going public with the story of her seven husbands, ready to reveal the love of her life,...Show more Two votes! "Former Hollywood A-lister Evelyn Hugo is finally going public with the story of her seven husbands, ready to reveal the love of her life, so she calls in journalist Monique Grant to write her coveted biography. Stunned and thrilled to be given such a big project, Monique begins recording Evelyn’s secrets, but she soon wonders if Evelyn’s past comes closer to her own than she’d realized, and the reveal of Evelyn’s great love may not be Evelyn’s only surprise. Readers will be captivated by old Hollywood glamour, intriguing and complex characters, and Reid’s unsurpassed ability to leave her audience reaching for a hankie. An utterly unique take on what truly makes a family." (Tracy) "If you're looking for a little old Hollywood glamour this is the book for you! As someone who doesn't read a lot of adult fiction, this one kept my attention and I hugely enjoyed it." (Julia Z.) Show less

Two votes! "Former Hollywood A-lister Evelyn Hugo is finally going public with the story of her seven husbands, ready to reveal the love of her life,...Show more Two votes! "Former Hollywood A-lister Evelyn Hugo is finally going public with the story of her seven husbands, ready to reveal the love of her life, so she calls in journalist Monique Grant to write her coveted biography. Stunned and thrilled to be given such a big project, Monique begins recording Evelyn’s secrets, but she soon wonders if Evelyn’s past comes closer to her own than she’d realized, and the reveal of Evelyn’s great love may not be Evelyn’s only surprise. Readers will be captivated by old Hollywood glamour, intriguing and complex characters, and Reid’s unsurpassed ability to leave her audience reaching for a hankie. An utterly unique take on what truly makes a family." (Tracy) "If you're looking for a little old Hollywood glamour this is the book for you! As someone who doesn't read a lot of adult fiction, this one kept my attention and I hugely enjoyed it." (Julia Z.) Show less

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The Bright Hour

The Bright Hour

A Memoir of Living and Dying

by Riggs, Nina

Book - 2017

Two votes! "Beautifully written. I laughed and cried while reading this. I loved the local references, the thoughts on nature as religion, and her wa...Show more Two votes! "Beautifully written. I laughed and cried while reading this. I loved the local references, the thoughts on nature as religion, and her way of seeing the world. Reading this helped me to take extra quiet moments, kiss my babies extra, and be aware of the 'suspicious country' we are all in." (Sarah) "Powerful look at life, love, and death." (Sandy) Show less

Two votes! "Beautifully written. I laughed and cried while reading this. I loved the local references, the thoughts on nature as religion, and her wa...Show more Two votes! "Beautifully written. I laughed and cried while reading this. I loved the local references, the thoughts on nature as religion, and her way of seeing the world. Reading this helped me to take extra quiet moments, kiss my babies extra, and be aware of the 'suspicious country' we are all in." (Sarah) "Powerful look at life, love, and death." (Sandy) Show less

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The Undateable

The Undateable

by Title, Sarah

Book - 2017

Two votes! "The premise of this contemporary romance -- a librarian is photographed looking grumpy in the background of a proposal at her library, an...Show more Two votes! "The premise of this contemporary romance -- a librarian is photographed looking grumpy in the background of a proposal at her library, and becomes an internet meme; the hero is a journalist who wants to write a series of articles about her dating life -- is pretty hard to beat, and the story completely lives up to this potential. This book manages to be smart, funny, and extremely feminist without sacrificing the swoon factor that makes a romance enjoyable." (Karin and Martha) Show less

Two votes! "The premise of this contemporary romance -- a librarian is photographed looking grumpy in the background of a proposal at her library, an...Show more Two votes! "The premise of this contemporary romance -- a librarian is photographed looking grumpy in the background of a proposal at her library, and becomes an internet meme; the hero is a journalist who wants to write a series of articles about her dating life -- is pretty hard to beat, and the story completely lives up to this potential. This book manages to be smart, funny, and extremely feminist without sacrificing the swoon factor that makes a romance enjoyable." (Karin and Martha) Show less

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Beartown

Beartown

by Backman, Fredrik

Book - 2017

"Felt transported to another familiar and yet unfamiliar land - Sweden. Touched easily to basic humanity's challenges of following a dream, fear, competition, loyalty, strength, endurance and survival. Grabbed me heart and soul." (Anita) "Felt transported to another familiar and yet unfamiliar land - Sweden. Touched easily to basic humanity's challenges of following a dream, fear, competition, loyalty, strength, endurance and survival. Grabbed me heart and soul." (Anita) Show less

"Felt transported to another familiar and yet unfamiliar land - Sweden. Touched easily to basic humanity's challenges of following a dream, fear, competition, loyalty, strength, endurance and survival. Grabbed me heart and soul." (Anita) "Felt transported to another familiar and yet unfamiliar land - Sweden. Touched easily to basic humanity's challenges of following a dream, fear, competition, loyalty, strength, endurance and survival. Grabbed me heart and soul." (Anita) Show less

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The Windfall

The Windfall

by Basu, Diksha

Book - 2017

"The charming story of an Indian family who suddenly comes into money but isn’t quite prepared for the changes it brings about." (Tracy) "The charming story of an Indian family who suddenly comes into money but isn’t quite prepared for the changes it brings about." (Tracy) Show less

"The charming story of an Indian family who suddenly comes into money but isn’t quite prepared for the changes it brings about." (Tracy) "The charming story of an Indian family who suddenly comes into money but isn’t quite prepared for the changes it brings about." (Tracy) Show less

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The Accomplished Guest

The Accomplished Guest

Stories

by Beattie, Ann

Book - 2017

This collection of 13 stories follows aging boomers as they face the indignities of aging. Some of these stories were O. Henry, Pushcart, and Best American Short Story selections. (Leslie) This collection of 13 stories follows aging boomers as they face the indignities of aging. Some of these stories were O. Henry, Pushcart, and Best American Short Story selections. (Leslie) Show less

This collection of 13 stories follows aging boomers as they face the indignities of aging. Some of these stories were O. Henry, Pushcart, and Best American Short Story selections. (Leslie) This collection of 13 stories follows aging boomers as they face the indignities of aging. Some of these stories were O. Henry, Pushcart, and Best American Short Story selections. (Leslie) Show less

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Marlena

Marlena

by Buntin, Julie

Book - 2017

"Everything in this one is fully realized from the characters to the stetting to the narrative arc... and it all just works so well. AND it's a debu...Show more "Everything in this one is fully realized from the characters to the stetting to the narrative arc... and it all just works so well. AND it's a debut... wow. For folks who like some grit, hard knocks, and small town life in their reads." (Krystal) Show less

"Everything in this one is fully realized from the characters to the stetting to the narrative arc... and it all just works so well. AND it's a debu...Show more "Everything in this one is fully realized from the characters to the stetting to the narrative arc... and it all just works so well. AND it's a debut... wow. For folks who like some grit, hard knocks, and small town life in their reads." (Krystal) Show less

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An Extraordinary Union

An Extraordinary Union

A Novel of the Civil War

by Cole, Alyssa

Book - 2017

"This Civil War story of espionage and romance, featuring a freed slave heroine and a white hero, is pitch perfect – the romance is believable and he...Show more "This Civil War story of espionage and romance, featuring a freed slave heroine and a white hero, is pitch perfect – the romance is believable and heartfelt, the action is exciting and suspenseful, the complications and power dynamics of an interracial relationship in the era of slavery are treated thoughtfully and carefully, and it is, above all, just a really good story." (Martha) Show less

"This Civil War story of espionage and romance, featuring a freed slave heroine and a white hero, is pitch perfect – the romance is believable and he...Show more "This Civil War story of espionage and romance, featuring a freed slave heroine and a white hero, is pitch perfect – the romance is believable and heartfelt, the action is exciting and suspenseful, the complications and power dynamics of an interracial relationship in the era of slavery are treated thoughtfully and carefully, and it is, above all, just a really good story." (Martha) Show less

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The Late Show

The Late Show

A Renee Ballard Novel

by Connelly, Michael

Book - 2017

"As a long time fan of both book and TV's Harry Bosch, I was thrilled to meet this new Detective Renee Ballard. From the beginning, I felt she was b...Show more "As a long time fan of both book and TV's Harry Bosch, I was thrilled to meet this new Detective Renee Ballard. From the beginning, I felt she was both interesting and complex as well as competent and driven. Had me interested in the whole evolution of her case and the growth of her character. Please Mr Connelly, another! Please Please." (Anita) Show less

"As a long time fan of both book and TV's Harry Bosch, I was thrilled to meet this new Detective Renee Ballard. From the beginning, I felt she was b...Show more "As a long time fan of both book and TV's Harry Bosch, I was thrilled to meet this new Detective Renee Ballard. From the beginning, I felt she was both interesting and complex as well as competent and driven. Had me interested in the whole evolution of her case and the growth of her character. Please Mr Connelly, another! Please Please." (Anita) Show less

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Dragon Teeth

Dragon Teeth

by Crichton, Michael

Book - 2017

"Dragon Teeth was based off of a short story Crichton wrote before Jurassic Park and inspired his later novels on the subject, but instead of being a...Show more "Dragon Teeth was based off of a short story Crichton wrote before Jurassic Park and inspired his later novels on the subject, but instead of being about genetically engineered living dinosaurs, here we have a historical thriller about early paleontologists. The novel is based on the lives of two real paleontologists, but Crichton uses his artistic license extensively to make it more exciting for us--I highly recommend reading the notes at the end to find out what was real, because it is truly as fascinating as anything he added!" (Maia) Show less

"Dragon Teeth was based off of a short story Crichton wrote before Jurassic Park and inspired his later novels on the subject, but instead of being a...Show more "Dragon Teeth was based off of a short story Crichton wrote before Jurassic Park and inspired his later novels on the subject, but instead of being about genetically engineered living dinosaurs, here we have a historical thriller about early paleontologists. The novel is based on the lives of two real paleontologists, but Crichton uses his artistic license extensively to make it more exciting for us--I highly recommend reading the notes at the end to find out what was real, because it is truly as fascinating as anything he added!" (Maia) Show less

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This Is How It Always Is

This Is How It Always Is

by Frankel, Laurie

Book - 2017

"A five year old child tells his family he wants to be a girl when he grows up. How do you not want to immediately hug this character? Frankel made t...Show more "A five year old child tells his family he wants to be a girl when he grows up. How do you not want to immediately hug this character? Frankel made this the family's story. Not Claude/Poppy's, not her mother’s story, but the entire family's. She does an amazing job of balancing the countless ways such an announcement affects all their lives with the fact that their lives really aren't much different than anyone else's. And she manages to do this with regular shots of humor and smiles." (Tracy) Show less

"A five year old child tells his family he wants to be a girl when he grows up. How do you not want to immediately hug this character? Frankel made t...Show more "A five year old child tells his family he wants to be a girl when he grows up. How do you not want to immediately hug this character? Frankel made this the family's story. Not Claude/Poppy's, not her mother’s story, but the entire family's. She does an amazing job of balancing the countless ways such an announcement affects all their lives with the fact that their lives really aren't much different than anyone else's. And she manages to do this with regular shots of humor and smiles." (Tracy) Show less

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Black Panther

Black Panther

World of Wakanda

Graphic Novel - 2017

"I love that Marvel signed on Ta-Nehisi Coates and Roxanne Gay in the latest series of Black Panther stories--it makes for some seriously awesome com...Show more "I love that Marvel signed on Ta-Nehisi Coates and Roxanne Gay in the latest series of Black Panther stories--it makes for some seriously awesome comics with deep and socially conscious themes. This spin-off is even better than the main Black Panther series, featuring two members of the all-female warrior force sworn to defend Wakanda." (Maia) Show less

"I love that Marvel signed on Ta-Nehisi Coates and Roxanne Gay in the latest series of Black Panther stories--it makes for some seriously awesome com...Show more "I love that Marvel signed on Ta-Nehisi Coates and Roxanne Gay in the latest series of Black Panther stories--it makes for some seriously awesome comics with deep and socially conscious themes. This spin-off is even better than the main Black Panther series, featuring two members of the all-female warrior force sworn to defend Wakanda." (Maia) Show less

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A Fly Rod of your Own

A Fly Rod of your Own

by Gierach, John

Book - 2017

"Called “the voice of the common angler” by The Wall Street Journal, and a member of the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame, the author travels to remote fishi...Show more "Called “the voice of the common angler” by The Wall Street Journal, and a member of the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame, the author travels to remote fishing locations, from Alaska to the Canadian Maritimes, where he, with his sharp sense of humor and keen eye for observation of the fishing life, scrutinizes the art of fly-fishing." (Pat T.) Show less

"Called “the voice of the common angler” by The Wall Street Journal, and a member of the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame, the author travels to remote fishi...Show more "Called “the voice of the common angler” by The Wall Street Journal, and a member of the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame, the author travels to remote fishing locations, from Alaska to the Canadian Maritimes, where he, with his sharp sense of humor and keen eye for observation of the fishing life, scrutinizes the art of fly-fishing." (Pat T.) Show less

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Spoonbenders

Spoonbenders

by Gregory, Daryl

Book - 2017

"This story is packed with larger than life characters, psychic wonders, con artists, and the mob. It’s a quirky family story of love, regret, and forgiveness that’s funny, and touching. Plus psychic wonders." (Meeghan) "This story is packed with larger than life characters, psychic wonders, con artists, and the mob. It’s a quirky family story of love, regret, and forgiveness that’s funny, and touching. Plus psychic wonders." (Meeghan) Show less

"This story is packed with larger than life characters, psychic wonders, con artists, and the mob. It’s a quirky family story of love, regret, and forgiveness that’s funny, and touching. Plus psychic wonders." (Meeghan) "This story is packed with larger than life characters, psychic wonders, con artists, and the mob. It’s a quirky family story of love, regret, and forgiveness that’s funny, and touching. Plus psychic wonders." (Meeghan) Show less

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The Almost Sisters

The Almost Sisters

by Jackson, Joshilyn

Book - 2017

"An amazingly thoughtful consideration of the importance race plays in modern life, especially in the South. Those who love fully-fleshed, multi-leve...Show more "An amazingly thoughtful consideration of the importance race plays in modern life, especially in the South. Those who love fully-fleshed, multi-leveled, neither good nor bad characters who, like the rest of us, are a bit of both, will love the honesty that Joshilyn uncovers in how we think about ourselves and those who are different from us." (Tracy) Show less

"An amazingly thoughtful consideration of the importance race plays in modern life, especially in the South. Those who love fully-fleshed, multi-leve...Show more "An amazingly thoughtful consideration of the importance race plays in modern life, especially in the South. Those who love fully-fleshed, multi-leveled, neither good nor bad characters who, like the rest of us, are a bit of both, will love the honesty that Joshilyn uncovers in how we think about ourselves and those who are different from us." (Tracy) Show less

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Sulfur Springs

Sulfur Springs

A Cork O'Connor Mystery

by Krueger, William Kent

Book - 2017

"Krueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Tamarack County and a m...Show more "Krueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Tamarack County and a man of mixed heritage—part Irish and part Ojibwe. His work has received a number of awards, including the Minnesota Book Award, the Loft-McKnight Fiction Award, the Anthony Award, the Barry Award, the Dilys Award, and the Friends of American Writers Prize. His last five novels were all New York Times bestsellers. A little disappointingly, this adventure takes Cork out of Minnesota, but Kruerger’s writing and characters are always worth the time." (Pat T.) Show less

"Krueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Tamarack County and a m...Show more "Krueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Tamarack County and a man of mixed heritage—part Irish and part Ojibwe. His work has received a number of awards, including the Minnesota Book Award, the Loft-McKnight Fiction Award, the Anthony Award, the Barry Award, the Dilys Award, and the Friends of American Writers Prize. His last five novels were all New York Times bestsellers. A little disappointingly, this adventure takes Cork out of Minnesota, but Kruerger’s writing and characters are always worth the time." (Pat T.) Show less

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The Outrun

The Outrun

by Liptrot, Amy

Book - 2017

"There are plenty of addiction memoirs out there, but what makes this one exceptional is the setting, in Scotland’s remote Orkney Islands. The landsc...Show more "There are plenty of addiction memoirs out there, but what makes this one exceptional is the setting, in Scotland’s remote Orkney Islands. The landscape is just as crucial to the book as any person, and Liptrot’s spare, beautiful prose brings this singular place vividly to life. If you loved Helen MacDonald’s “H is for Hawk”, give this book a try – it’s a moving meditation on the healing power of nature." (Martha) Show less

"There are plenty of addiction memoirs out there, but what makes this one exceptional is the setting, in Scotland’s remote Orkney Islands. The landsc...Show more "There are plenty of addiction memoirs out there, but what makes this one exceptional is the setting, in Scotland’s remote Orkney Islands. The landscape is just as crucial to the book as any person, and Liptrot’s spare, beautiful prose brings this singular place vividly to life. If you loved Helen MacDonald’s “H is for Hawk”, give this book a try – it’s a moving meditation on the healing power of nature." (Martha) Show less

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Little Fires Everywhere

Little Fires Everywhere

by Ng, Celeste

Book - 2017

"You might ask yourself whether we really need yet another novel focusing on family dynamics and long-held secrets set in a picture-perfect suburb in...Show more "You might ask yourself whether we really need yet another novel focusing on family dynamics and long-held secrets set in a picture-perfect suburb in Middle America – but the answer in this case is definitely yes. Every single character is crucial to the story, which itself is remarkably tightly plotted, and this book manages to be smart, thought-provoking, and hard to put down, all at once." (Martha) Show less

"You might ask yourself whether we really need yet another novel focusing on family dynamics and long-held secrets set in a picture-perfect suburb in...Show more "You might ask yourself whether we really need yet another novel focusing on family dynamics and long-held secrets set in a picture-perfect suburb in Middle America – but the answer in this case is definitely yes. Every single character is crucial to the story, which itself is remarkably tightly plotted, and this book manages to be smart, thought-provoking, and hard to put down, all at once." (Martha) Show less

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The Backyard Gardener

The Backyard Gardener

Simple, Easy, and Beautiful Gardening With Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers

by Orzel, Kelly

Book - 2017

"The “garden to table” movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed sa...Show more "The “garden to table” movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed saving really worth it? Focusing on sustainable, organic growing practices and plants, The Backyard Gardener is a comprehensive handbook that will help get them started. Kelly Orzel covers everything from soil selection to growing and harvesting. Sidebars such as “garden center survival tips” offer useful advice to help readers build their confidence and know-how. This guide also features photographs of beautiful plant bed designs, propagation techniques, and much more." (Pat T.) Show less

"The “garden to table” movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed sa...Show more "The “garden to table” movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed saving really worth it? Focusing on sustainable, organic growing practices and plants, The Backyard Gardener is a comprehensive handbook that will help get them started. Kelly Orzel covers everything from soil selection to growing and harvesting. Sidebars such as “garden center survival tips” offer useful advice to help readers build their confidence and know-how. This guide also features photographs of beautiful plant bed designs, propagation techniques, and much more." (Pat T.) Show less

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The Second Mrs. Hockaday

The Second Mrs. Hockaday

by Rivers, Susan

Book - 2017

"This was an incredibly compelling and fascinating story, made even more so because it was based on true events. After a whirlwind romance, Major Hoc...Show more "This was an incredibly compelling and fascinating story, made even more so because it was based on true events. After a whirlwind romance, Major Hockaday marries seventeen year old Placidia and then returns to the front lines of the Civil War three days later. He doesn't return for two years and when he does, he finds Placidia in jail and charged with a horrific crime. The Major and the reader slowly discover what the heck happened during that time. The story is told through letters, diary entries and the occasional court document, a format that I really enjoyed. Great debut novel!" (Amanda) Show less

"This was an incredibly compelling and fascinating story, made even more so because it was based on true events. After a whirlwind romance, Major Hoc...Show more "This was an incredibly compelling and fascinating story, made even more so because it was based on true events. After a whirlwind romance, Major Hockaday marries seventeen year old Placidia and then returns to the front lines of the Civil War three days later. He doesn't return for two years and when he does, he finds Placidia in jail and charged with a horrific crime. The Major and the reader slowly discover what the heck happened during that time. The story is told through letters, diary entries and the occasional court document, a format that I really enjoyed. Great debut novel!" (Amanda) Show less

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Trajectory

Trajectory

by Russo, Richard

Book - 2017

This collection of short stories from Pulitzer-winning Russo focuses on academia, marriage, children and parents, and self-discovery in middle-age, follow...Show more This collection of short stories from Pulitzer-winning Russo focuses on academia, marriage, children and parents, and self-discovery in middle-age, following characters who fall to one of two extremes: some think they are very special indeed, and others absolutely do not. (Leslie) Show less

This collection of short stories from Pulitzer-winning Russo focuses on academia, marriage, children and parents, and self-discovery in middle-age, follow...Show more This collection of short stories from Pulitzer-winning Russo focuses on academia, marriage, children and parents, and self-discovery in middle-age, following characters who fall to one of two extremes: some think they are very special indeed, and others absolutely do not. (Leslie) Show less

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