A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers
“This is a sequel to A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, which is a fun, fluffy space romp. This is also a fun space romp with a bit less fluff and a more substantial plot! I love the entire series.” – Jessica, Adult Services
The Empire Trilogy by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts (1st book: Daughter of the Empire).
“It was nice to go back and re-read one of the best fantasy series from the late ‘80s/early ‘90s. It is a great mix of fantasy with political and social issues.” – Nick, Circulation
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
“A lush and haunting tale of solitude, survival, and secrets.” – Beth, Communications
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
“The book takes the reader on a journey through the golden years of Hollywood. Its central themes are equality, acceptance, self-respect and there is a love story. What more can one want of a book?” – Alex, Adult Services
The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson
“This is an epic fantasy set on the stark world of Roshar that has impressive world-building, great characters, a fascinating magic system, and many mysteries for the reader to solve.” – Susie, Adult Services
All The Lost Things by Michelle Sacks
“I love an unreliable narrator — and a seven year old kid is about as unreliable as you can get. Is Dolly going on a fun road trip with her dad? Or has he kidnapped her?” – Sylvia, Circulation
Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro
“In her emotional and beautifully-told story, Shapiro envelops us in her past and her now and makes us wonder what we might do if the solid ground on which we’ve built ourselves suddenly shifted.” Genna, Library Director
American Witness: The Art and Life of Robert Frank by R. J. Smith
“American Witness chronicles the life and many influences of this groundbreaking photographer whose 10,000 mile road-trip, producing 27,000 images (later published as The Americans) helped changed the way many Americans viewed their country and countless photographers viewed their craft.” – Stephen, Adult Services
Post by Susie Rivera, Reference Specialist
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