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Fiction, mystery, thriller

Police Procedurals

December 8, 2021December 1, 2021 aleemyapl

Check out these mystery and thriller series featuring police detectives. Curated by Ashley Lee.

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children's books, Fiction

Let It Snow

December 1, 2021November 29, 2021 aleemyapl

Have a snow day adventure in the pages of these picture books. Curated by Bonita Bignar.

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December Challenge: Have a Happy Holiday

November 29, 2021 smathernemyapl

Read a holiday themed book (fiction or nonfiction). The holidays can be a great time to cozy up to a good book, especially when the temperatures drop. Grab a blanket and snuggle up to a book of any genre that features a holiday โ€” Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's, etc.... it's your choice! Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and kids.

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December Challenge: Short and Sweet

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 ashleyapl

It's a busy time of year. So keep it short and sweet. This month we challenge you to read a book with fewer than 200 pages. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and kids.

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Fiction, holiday, mystery, romance

New Holiday Fiction

November 24, 2021December 5, 2021 cgoodallmyapl

Snuggle up with these holiday romances and mysteries.

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Fiction, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

Women Spies of WWII

November 17, 2021November 12, 2021 cgoodallmyapl

During World War II, women were recruited by the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), the American Office of Strategic Services, and the French Resistance to serve as spies, couriers, radio operators, and resistance fighters. Their stories are told in this selection of fiction and nonfiction. Curated by Carrie Goodall.

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Fiction

Take Me to the Big Top

November 10, 2021 tabmillien

Delve into the magical world of carnivals and circuses and feel that child-like wonder of the strange and unusual once again. Curated by Tabor Millien.

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Fiction, middle grade fiction

Gifted Kids

November 3, 2021 aleemyapl

These kids have skills, moxie, and, sometimes, superpowers. Check out these stories of outstanding young people doing their thing. Curated by Willie Nettles.

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November Challenge: Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 aleemyapl

Read a book created by two or more authors and/or illustrators. Writing is often seen as a solitary activity; but sometimes a partnership between authors or illustrators can spark a different kind of creativity. This month, we challenge you to read a book that was created by two or more people. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and kids.

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November Challenge: No Models Required

October 28, 2021 tabmillien

Read a book with no people on the cover. Are you tired of seeing unrealistically beautiful people on the covers of your books? If so, this is the challenge for you! This month we challenge you to read a book with no people on the cover. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and kids.

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