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Book recommendations from our Librarians

Mary's Pick

Black Sun byRebeccaRoanhorse

Black Sun,

With RebeccaRoanhorsehasbuiltafantasticalnewworldbasedinpre-Columbianfolklore where magic, myth, and humanity collide during a solar eclipse. "Rebecca Roanhorse is one of my favoritefantasywriters.Hernewseries,BetweenEarthandSky,createsafantasyworldverydifferent fromthetypicalswordsandheroestrope.Giantcrows,mermaids,andassassinsalongwithfascinating characterswillkeepyouhookedfromthebeginning."

Russ' Pick

The Mitford Affair byMarieBenedict

Mitford Affair

The tells but one story of Nancy Mitford, one of the stylish and controversial Mitford sisters. Nancy's story focuses on the political climate of the inter-war period in Britain and the conflictsandchoicesfacingafamilyofaristocratswithincrediblydiverseopinions.Intruth,theMitford family showcased aristocrats' best and worst characteristics, both brilliance and treason, something modernreaderswillrelatetointhecurrentageofcelebrityinformationoverload.

David's Pick

Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy byDamienLewis

Everyone knows that Josephine Baker escaped poverty and racism to seek fame and fortune in Europe. People do not know the other dimensions of her character. New sources reveal that Josephine was a daring risk taker who risked her life during World War Two, gathering Axis intelligence to aid Britain and France during their darkest hours. There is a reason that the French Pantheonisherfinalrestingplace.ItiswherethegreatestcitizensofFrancelay.

Liz's Pick

Truly Devious byMaureenJohnson

While trying to solve an infamous murder that occurred at her boarding school in 1936, true crime aficionado Stevie finds her historical investigation turned into a modern-day murder mystery when another student is found dead. "Readers will delight in the thrills, chills, and surprising humor this seriesopenerhastooffer."

*AvailableinbothEnglishandSpanish.

Rebecca & Ashley's Pick

Punky Aloha bySharTuiasoa

PunkyAlohaisashygirlwholovestohelphergrandmother.Oneday,Grandmaaskshertogooutto get butter to make banana bread, but Punky doesn't feel brave enough to go by herself. Grandma givesPunkyapairofmagicglassestohelpheralongtheway.Armedwiththesespecialglassesanda heart full of aloha, Punky sets out on a mission to get that butter! When things don't go according to plan,willshestillbeabletohelpGrandma?

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