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AFTERSHOCKS

AFTERSHOCKS

A Memoir

by OWUSU, NADIA.

Book - 2020

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Weaving together her own personal history with that of her parents and the many countries where she was raised Owusu t...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Weaving together her own personal history with that of her parents and the many countries where she was raised Owusu tells a story of fracture, loss, and mental illness. Owusu's Armenian American mother left the family when Owusu was two, and her Ghanaian father, whom she idolized, died when she was 13, leaving her in the often-resentful care of a Tanzanian stepmother. In alternating chapters, she explores the many seismic shifts of her childhood and early adulthood, living in African nations torn apart by civil wars and a family torn apart by parental death and abandonment. Aftershocks is a stunning, visceral book about the ways that our stories--of loss, of love, of borders--leave permanent marks on our bodies and minds.” – Booklist Show less

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Weaving together her own personal history with that of her parents and the many countries where she was raised Owusu t...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Weaving together her own personal history with that of her parents and the many countries where she was raised Owusu tells a story of fracture, loss, and mental illness. Owusu's Armenian American mother left the family when Owusu was two, and her Ghanaian father, whom she idolized, died when she was 13, leaving her in the often-resentful care of a Tanzanian stepmother. In alternating chapters, she explores the many seismic shifts of her childhood and early adulthood, living in African nations torn apart by civil wars and a family torn apart by parental death and abandonment. Aftershocks is a stunning, visceral book about the ways that our stories--of loss, of love, of borders--leave permanent marks on our bodies and minds.” – Booklist Show less

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Concrete Rose

Concrete Rose

by Thomas, Angie

Book - 2021

NEW FOR JANUARY! Teen Fiction. “In this prequel to The Hate U Give, Thomas delves into the upbringing of Maverick Carter, the father of THUG’s protagonist...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Teen Fiction. “In this prequel to The Hate U Give, Thomas delves into the upbringing of Maverick Carter, the father of THUG’s protagonist, Starr. Mav is one of the subordinates (“li’l homies”) of neighborhood gang the King Lords and the son of one of the gang’s incarcerated OGs. Convincingly detailing the journey of a young Black man growing into fatherhood, Thomas brings her trademark wit, nostalgic love of the 1990s and all things R&B and hip-hop, and her penchant for heartfelt characterization to this first-person exploration of Maverick Carter’s coming-of- age.” – Publishers Weekly Show less

NEW FOR JANUARY! Teen Fiction. “In this prequel to The Hate U Give, Thomas delves into the upbringing of Maverick Carter, the father of THUG’s protagonist...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Teen Fiction. “In this prequel to The Hate U Give, Thomas delves into the upbringing of Maverick Carter, the father of THUG’s protagonist, Starr. Mav is one of the subordinates (“li’l homies”) of neighborhood gang the King Lords and the son of one of the gang’s incarcerated OGs. Convincingly detailing the journey of a young Black man growing into fatherhood, Thomas brings her trademark wit, nostalgic love of the 1990s and all things R&B and hip-hop, and her penchant for heartfelt characterization to this first-person exploration of Maverick Carter’s coming-of- age.” – Publishers Weekly Show less

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KEEP SHARP

KEEP SHARP

Build A Better Brain at Any Age

by GUPTA, SANJAY.

Book - 2020

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, offers hopeful advice on how to maintain a healthy brai...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, offers hopeful advice on how to maintain a healthy brain in this bracing study. With many references to medical studies, he thoroughly debunks common myths about the brain, such as that languages become harder to learn as one ages, and explains the processes of various neurological functions, such as creating memories. Gupta is particularly effective in chapters that address those coping with an Alzheimer's diagnosis and their caregivers.While Gupta's approach to better brain health doesn't break new ground, his optimism and the wealth of scientific information he corrals will embolden and comfort readers.” – Publishers Weekly Show less

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, offers hopeful advice on how to maintain a healthy brai...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, offers hopeful advice on how to maintain a healthy brain in this bracing study. With many references to medical studies, he thoroughly debunks common myths about the brain, such as that languages become harder to learn as one ages, and explains the processes of various neurological functions, such as creating memories. Gupta is particularly effective in chapters that address those coping with an Alzheimer's diagnosis and their caregivers.While Gupta's approach to better brain health doesn't break new ground, his optimism and the wealth of scientific information he corrals will embolden and comfort readers.” – Publishers Weekly Show less

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The Prophets

The Prophets

A Novel

by Jones, Robert

Book - 2021

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “On a Southern plantation eerily named Empty, Sam and Isaiah grow up as friends, then lovers under the watchful and protec...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “On a Southern plantation eerily named Empty, Sam and Isaiah grow up as friends, then lovers under the watchful and protective eyes of their community. However, when fellow slave Amos decides to ingratiate himself with the plantation owner by becoming a preacher, he slowly yet methodically cultivates suspicion and division, with tragic results. Jones conveys powerful truths with well-chosen words in spare prose. A masterfully told story that will haunt readers from beginning to end. ” – Booklist Show less

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “On a Southern plantation eerily named Empty, Sam and Isaiah grow up as friends, then lovers under the watchful and protec...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “On a Southern plantation eerily named Empty, Sam and Isaiah grow up as friends, then lovers under the watchful and protective eyes of their community. However, when fellow slave Amos decides to ingratiate himself with the plantation owner by becoming a preacher, he slowly yet methodically cultivates suspicion and division, with tragic results. Jones conveys powerful truths with well-chosen words in spare prose. A masterfully told story that will haunt readers from beginning to end. ” – Booklist Show less

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Remote Control

Remote Control

by Okorafor, Nnedi

Book - 2021

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “A young girl known as “the adopted daughter of death” comes of age in the electrifying latest from Okorafor (Akata Witch)...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “A young girl known as “the adopted daughter of death” comes of age in the electrifying latest from Okorafor (Akata Witch). As a child, Sankofa discovers a mysterious, glowing green seed, which, before her father sells it to the government, gives her the power to take away life. Sankofa is initially unable to control this dangerous ability... Following a common trend in Okorafor’s work, this imaginative, thought-provoking story uses elements of the fantastic to investigate the complexities of gender and community outside of a European, colonial imagination. Readers will be blown away.” – Publishers Weekly Show less

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “A young girl known as “the adopted daughter of death” comes of age in the electrifying latest from Okorafor (Akata Witch)...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “A young girl known as “the adopted daughter of death” comes of age in the electrifying latest from Okorafor (Akata Witch). As a child, Sankofa discovers a mysterious, glowing green seed, which, before her father sells it to the government, gives her the power to take away life. Sankofa is initially unable to control this dangerous ability... Following a common trend in Okorafor’s work, this imaginative, thought-provoking story uses elements of the fantastic to investigate the complexities of gender and community outside of a European, colonial imagination. Readers will be blown away.” – Publishers Weekly Show less

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A Swim in A Pond in the Rain

A Swim in A Pond in the Rain

In Which Four Russians Give A Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life

by Saunders, George

Book - 2021

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “How did Saunders, who first trained as an engineer and labored in oil fields, become a writer recognized with a Man Bo...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “How did Saunders, who first trained as an engineer and labored in oil fields, become a writer recognized with a Man Booker Prize and MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships? In great part by reading the masters, especially the giants of nineteenth-century Russia's ‘resistance literature.’ Admirers of Lincoln in the Bardo and Saunders' equally imaginative short story collections will discover the full scope of his passion for and knowledge of literature in his deeply inquisitive, candid, funny, and philosophical analysis of seven stories, each included here, by his Russian mentors. An invaluable and uniquely pleasurable master course and a generous celebration of reading, writing, and all the ways literature enriches our lives.” -- Booklist Show less

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “How did Saunders, who first trained as an engineer and labored in oil fields, become a writer recognized with a Man Bo...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “How did Saunders, who first trained as an engineer and labored in oil fields, become a writer recognized with a Man Booker Prize and MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships? In great part by reading the masters, especially the giants of nineteenth-century Russia's ‘resistance literature.’ Admirers of Lincoln in the Bardo and Saunders' equally imaginative short story collections will discover the full scope of his passion for and knowledge of literature in his deeply inquisitive, candid, funny, and philosophical analysis of seven stories, each included here, by his Russian mentors. An invaluable and uniquely pleasurable master course and a generous celebration of reading, writing, and all the ways literature enriches our lives.” -- Booklist Show less

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The Wife Upstairs

The Wife Upstairs

by Hawkins, Rachel

Book - 2021

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “In her adult debut, YA author Hawkins (Royals, 2018) twists together the suspense and storytelling of Jane Eyre with the ...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “In her adult debut, YA author Hawkins (Royals, 2018) twists together the suspense and storytelling of Jane Eyre with the atmosphere, tension, and odd characters of a Southern-gothic novel into a tale of a young woman trying to escape her past. Jane walks the dogs of the rich socialites of Birmingham’s Thornfield Estates, understanding she’s an outsider. That is, until she meets Eddie Rochester. Eddie can give her everything she ever wanted. But as they prepare to marry, the death of Eddie’s first wife, Bea, and her best friend, Blanche, hangs over them… An altogether sinister novel…” – Booklist Show less

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “In her adult debut, YA author Hawkins (Royals, 2018) twists together the suspense and storytelling of Jane Eyre with the ...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Fiction. “In her adult debut, YA author Hawkins (Royals, 2018) twists together the suspense and storytelling of Jane Eyre with the atmosphere, tension, and odd characters of a Southern-gothic novel into a tale of a young woman trying to escape her past. Jane walks the dogs of the rich socialites of Birmingham’s Thornfield Estates, understanding she’s an outsider. That is, until she meets Eddie Rochester. Eddie can give her everything she ever wanted. But as they prepare to marry, the death of Eddie’s first wife, Bea, and her best friend, Blanche, hangs over them… An altogether sinister novel…” – Booklist Show less

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You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey

You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey

Crazy Stories About Racism

by Ruffin, Amber

Book - 2021

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Before becoming a comedy writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, before starring in her own sketch series, Amber Ruffi...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Before becoming a comedy writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, before starring in her own sketch series, Amber Ruffin was Lacey Lamar's little sister growing up in Omaha, Nebraska. In this book, the charming and hilarious sister duo outlines some of the most memorable instances of racism they've experienced as Black women in America. Ruffin and Lamar offer a dual commentary on each story, their perspectives an endearing portrait of sibling psychology and friendship. They present the content of the stories as is: pervasive and horrifying. Featuring the authors' razor-sharp wit and limitless brilliance, these true tales of injustice are a gift to readers.” -- Booklist Show less

NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Before becoming a comedy writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, before starring in her own sketch series, Amber Ruffi...Show more NEW FOR JANUARY! Adult Nonfiction. “Before becoming a comedy writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, before starring in her own sketch series, Amber Ruffin was Lacey Lamar's little sister growing up in Omaha, Nebraska. In this book, the charming and hilarious sister duo outlines some of the most memorable instances of racism they've experienced as Black women in America. Ruffin and Lamar offer a dual commentary on each story, their perspectives an endearing portrait of sibling psychology and friendship. They present the content of the stories as is: pervasive and horrifying. Featuring the authors' razor-sharp wit and limitless brilliance, these true tales of injustice are a gift to readers.” -- Booklist Show less

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Guinness World Records 2021

Guinness World Records 2021

Book - 2020

Kids Nonfiction. "All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history...Show more Kids Nonfiction. "All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our History of Adventure timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements. The fully revised and updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible new feats across the widest spectrum of topics, providing a whistle-stop tour of our superlative universe." --Publisher description Show less

Kids Nonfiction. "All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history...Show more Kids Nonfiction. "All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our History of Adventure timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements. The fully revised and updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible new feats across the widest spectrum of topics, providing a whistle-stop tour of our superlative universe." --Publisher description Show less

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The Best of Me

The Best of Me

by Sedaris, David

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "Sedaris's brilliant knack for observational humor is on full display in this terrific retrospective essay collection. Whether sear...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Sedaris's brilliant knack for observational humor is on full display in this terrific retrospective essay collection. Whether searching for the perfect Paris apartment with his partner, Hugh, recalling long-ago family vacations, or describing his sister Amy's freaky encounter with a psychic, Sedaris finds ample fodder for his keen satiric sense in his life and the lives of those around him. Sedaris can take even the most serious subject – such as his sister Tiffany's suicide – and evoke both empathy and laughter. This is the perfect introduction for the uninitiated, while Sedaris's fans will enjoy rediscovering old favorites." – Publishers Weekly Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "Sedaris's brilliant knack for observational humor is on full display in this terrific retrospective essay collection. Whether sear...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Sedaris's brilliant knack for observational humor is on full display in this terrific retrospective essay collection. Whether searching for the perfect Paris apartment with his partner, Hugh, recalling long-ago family vacations, or describing his sister Amy's freaky encounter with a psychic, Sedaris finds ample fodder for his keen satiric sense in his life and the lives of those around him. Sedaris can take even the most serious subject – such as his sister Tiffany's suicide – and evoke both empathy and laughter. This is the perfect introduction for the uninitiated, while Sedaris's fans will enjoy rediscovering old favorites." – Publishers Weekly Show less

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Luster

Luster

by Leilani, Raven

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "After losing her day job, a troubled young artist finds herself living with her much-older lover, his inscrutable wife, and their ado...Show more Adult Fiction. "After losing her day job, a troubled young artist finds herself living with her much-older lover, his inscrutable wife, and their adopted daughter in Leilani's electric debut. Edie meets Eric online: She's a 23-year-old Black art school dropout…; he's a white archivist in an open marriage and twice her age. Leilani's characters act in ways that often defy explanation, and that is part of what makes them so alive and so mesmerizing: Whose behavior, in real life, can be reduced to simple cause and effect? Sharp, strange, propellant—and a whole lot of fun.” – Kirkus Reviews Show less

Adult Fiction. "After losing her day job, a troubled young artist finds herself living with her much-older lover, his inscrutable wife, and their ado...Show more Adult Fiction. "After losing her day job, a troubled young artist finds herself living with her much-older lover, his inscrutable wife, and their adopted daughter in Leilani's electric debut. Edie meets Eric online: She's a 23-year-old Black art school dropout…; he's a white archivist in an open marriage and twice her age. Leilani's characters act in ways that often defy explanation, and that is part of what makes them so alive and so mesmerizing: Whose behavior, in real life, can be reduced to simple cause and effect? Sharp, strange, propellant—and a whole lot of fun.” – Kirkus Reviews Show less

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Make Me Rain

Make Me Rain

Poems & Prose

by Giovanni, Nikki

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "Imbued with the classic, accessible, and deeply empathetic style of this venerated American poet, these works touch on topics rang...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Imbued with the classic, accessible, and deeply empathetic style of this venerated American poet, these works touch on topics ranging from aging, memories of childhood, elegies for loved ones who have passed, and pride in Black heritage. Giovanni presents beautiful ruminations on history and offers eloquent observations of our time, bringing the personal and the political into inextricable connection. Giovanni's ability to pare down complex subjects in exquisitely succinct poetic forms makes her work timeless and profoundly resonant for both poetry aficionados and casual readers." -- Booklist Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "Imbued with the classic, accessible, and deeply empathetic style of this venerated American poet, these works touch on topics rang...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Imbued with the classic, accessible, and deeply empathetic style of this venerated American poet, these works touch on topics ranging from aging, memories of childhood, elegies for loved ones who have passed, and pride in Black heritage. Giovanni presents beautiful ruminations on history and offers eloquent observations of our time, bringing the personal and the political into inextricable connection. Giovanni's ability to pare down complex subjects in exquisitely succinct poetic forms makes her work timeless and profoundly resonant for both poetry aficionados and casual readers." -- Booklist Show less

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Mediocre

Mediocre

The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America

by Oluo, Ijeoma

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "Oluo (So You Want to Talk About Race) contends in this incisive treatise that American society revolves around ‘preserving white m...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Oluo (So You Want to Talk About Race) contends in this incisive treatise that American society revolves around ‘preserving white male power regardless of white male skill or talent.’ Skewering political pundits who contend that white men's needs still must be catered to in an increasingly diverse country, Oluo asks, ‘If white men are finding that the overwhelmingly white-male-controlled system isn't meeting their needs, how did we end up being the problem?’ Erudite yet accessible, grounded in careful research as well as Oluo's personal experiences of racism and misogyny, this is an essential reckoning with race, sex, and power in America." – Publishers Weekly Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "Oluo (So You Want to Talk About Race) contends in this incisive treatise that American society revolves around ‘preserving white m...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Oluo (So You Want to Talk About Race) contends in this incisive treatise that American society revolves around ‘preserving white male power regardless of white male skill or talent.’ Skewering political pundits who contend that white men's needs still must be catered to in an increasingly diverse country, Oluo asks, ‘If white men are finding that the overwhelmingly white-male-controlled system isn't meeting their needs, how did we end up being the problem?’ Erudite yet accessible, grounded in careful research as well as Oluo's personal experiences of racism and misogyny, this is an essential reckoning with race, sex, and power in America." – Publishers Weekly Show less

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Modern Comfort Food

Modern Comfort Food

A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

by Garten, Ina

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "Culinary star Garten returns with her 12th cookbook, built around the timely theme of comfort food. Garten wishes to create dishes...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Culinary star Garten returns with her 12th cookbook, built around the timely theme of comfort food. Garten wishes to create dishes that are satisfying on a deep emotional level, and many of the recipes here are updated versions of American childhood favorites and nostalgic home-cooking staples. Standard party fare becomes refined with Garten's fresh crab nachos and fig and cheese toasts, while classic diner food gets an upgrade in the form of lobster BLTs and mac and cheese made with truffle butter." -- Library Journal Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "Culinary star Garten returns with her 12th cookbook, built around the timely theme of comfort food. Garten wishes to create dishes...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Culinary star Garten returns with her 12th cookbook, built around the timely theme of comfort food. Garten wishes to create dishes that are satisfying on a deep emotional level, and many of the recipes here are updated versions of American childhood favorites and nostalgic home-cooking staples. Standard party fare becomes refined with Garten's fresh crab nachos and fig and cheese toasts, while classic diner food gets an upgrade in the form of lobster BLTs and mac and cheese made with truffle butter." -- Library Journal Show less

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Ready Player Two

Ready Player Two

A Novel

by Cline, Ernest

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. The highly anticipated sequel to Ready Player One has arrived. “Days after winning OASIS founder James Halliday's contest, Wade Watts makes...Show more Adult Fiction. The highly anticipated sequel to Ready Player One has arrived. “Days after winning OASIS founder James Halliday's contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything. Hidden within Halliday's vaults, waiting for his heir to find, lies a technological advancement that will once again change the world and make the OASIS a thousand times more wondrous--and addictive--than even Wade dreamed possible. With it comes a new riddle, and a new quest... Wade's life and the future of the OASIS are again at stake, but this time the fate of humanity also hangs in the balance." – Publisher description Show less

Adult Fiction. The highly anticipated sequel to Ready Player One has arrived. “Days after winning OASIS founder James Halliday's contest, Wade Watts makes...Show more Adult Fiction. The highly anticipated sequel to Ready Player One has arrived. “Days after winning OASIS founder James Halliday's contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything. Hidden within Halliday's vaults, waiting for his heir to find, lies a technological advancement that will once again change the world and make the OASIS a thousand times more wondrous--and addictive--than even Wade dreamed possible. With it comes a new riddle, and a new quest... Wade's life and the future of the OASIS are again at stake, but this time the fate of humanity also hangs in the balance." – Publisher description Show less

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The Thirty Names of Night

The Thirty Names of Night

A Novel

by Joukhadar, Zeyn

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "Joukhadar’s evocative follow-up to The Map of Salt and Stars explores a 20-something Syrian-American trans man’s journey of self-disc...Show more Adult Fiction. "Joukhadar’s evocative follow-up to The Map of Salt and Stars explores a 20-something Syrian-American trans man’s journey of self-discovery. The unnamed protagonist—he later goes by the name he gives himself, Nadir—is an aspiring artist in Brooklyn who likes to go out dancing with friends… Nadir lives with his grandmother, Teta, and is haunted by the death of his mother years ago in a fire. After Nadir finds a diary belonging to a Syrian artist named Laila, he becomes obsessed with finding the print of a rare bird... Quietly lyrical and richly imaginative, Joukhadar’s tale shows how Laila and Nadir live and love and work past the shame in their lives through their art. This is a stirring portrait of an artist as a young man." – Publishers Weekly Show less

Adult Fiction. "Joukhadar’s evocative follow-up to The Map of Salt and Stars explores a 20-something Syrian-American trans man’s journey of self-disc...Show more Adult Fiction. "Joukhadar’s evocative follow-up to The Map of Salt and Stars explores a 20-something Syrian-American trans man’s journey of self-discovery. The unnamed protagonist—he later goes by the name he gives himself, Nadir—is an aspiring artist in Brooklyn who likes to go out dancing with friends… Nadir lives with his grandmother, Teta, and is haunted by the death of his mother years ago in a fire. After Nadir finds a diary belonging to a Syrian artist named Laila, he becomes obsessed with finding the print of a rare bird... Quietly lyrical and richly imaginative, Joukhadar’s tale shows how Laila and Nadir live and love and work past the shame in their lives through their art. This is a stirring portrait of an artist as a young man." – Publishers Weekly Show less

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We Keep the Dead Close

We Keep the Dead Close

A Murder at Harvard and A Half Century of Silence

by Cooper, Becky

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "Former New Yorker staffer Cooper was a Harvard undergrad in 2009 when she first heard the story. In 1969, a doctoral anthropology ...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Former New Yorker staffer Cooper was a Harvard undergrad in 2009 when she first heard the story. In 1969, a doctoral anthropology student missed her exams and was found murdered. A prime suspect, the rumor went, was a professor still tenured at the university. No small tale from the start, what really happened to Jane Britton–in reality an unsolved murder–obsessed Cooper from then on and became the deeply researched story that grows and shape-shifts, amoeba-like, in the pages of this book. In her work of excavation, Cooper seeks ideas of power and truth, and the outer limits of our human desire to be present, somehow, in the past– Booklist Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "Former New Yorker staffer Cooper was a Harvard undergrad in 2009 when she first heard the story. In 1969, a doctoral anthropology ...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Former New Yorker staffer Cooper was a Harvard undergrad in 2009 when she first heard the story. In 1969, a doctoral anthropology student missed her exams and was found murdered. A prime suspect, the rumor went, was a professor still tenured at the university. No small tale from the start, what really happened to Jane Britton–in reality an unsolved murder–obsessed Cooper from then on and became the deeply researched story that grows and shape-shifts, amoeba-like, in the pages of this book. In her work of excavation, Cooper seeks ideas of power and truth, and the outer limits of our human desire to be present, somehow, in the past– Booklist Show less

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Written in the Stars

Written in the Stars

A Novel

by Bellefleur, Alexandria

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "A disastrous blind date kicks off Bellefleur’s excellent rom-com debut. Elle Jones, an eternally optimistic astrologist, and Darcy Lo...Show more Adult Fiction. "A disastrous blind date kicks off Bellefleur’s excellent rom-com debut. Elle Jones, an eternally optimistic astrologist, and Darcy Lowell, a tightly buttoned actuary…, realize almost immediately that, though their physical chemistry is electric, their personalities mix like oil and water. Still, when Darcy’s brother, who set them up, asks Darcy how it went, she says it was great to get him to stop worrying about her love life. Elle resents being pulled into the lie—but agrees to play along to get her own family off her back. As the women spend more time together… they begin to see each other’s differences as turn-ons rather than turn-offs, and the line between reality and pretend blurs. This is a delight." – Publishers Weekly Show less

Adult Fiction. "A disastrous blind date kicks off Bellefleur’s excellent rom-com debut. Elle Jones, an eternally optimistic astrologist, and Darcy Lo...Show more Adult Fiction. "A disastrous blind date kicks off Bellefleur’s excellent rom-com debut. Elle Jones, an eternally optimistic astrologist, and Darcy Lowell, a tightly buttoned actuary…, realize almost immediately that, though their physical chemistry is electric, their personalities mix like oil and water. Still, when Darcy’s brother, who set them up, asks Darcy how it went, she says it was great to get him to stop worrying about her love life. Elle resents being pulled into the lie—but agrees to play along to get her own family off her back. As the women spend more time together… they begin to see each other’s differences as turn-ons rather than turn-offs, and the line between reality and pretend blurs. This is a delight." – Publishers Weekly Show less

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Agent Sonya

Agent Sonya

Moscow's Most Daring Wartime Spy

by Macintyre, Ben

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "English village housewife Ursula Burton seemed no different from her neighbors. But this woman who kept a neat garden, baked scone...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "English village housewife Ursula Burton seemed no different from her neighbors. But this woman who kept a neat garden, baked scones for the local school, and biked country lanes was in fact a highly trained Soviet spy, one of the most dangerous. Macintyre (The Spy and the Traitor) tells this convoluted, multi-layered story with the sensibilities of a novelist, making every character uniquely compelling while keeping suspense high and the narrative charging ever forward. In this must-read for fans of spy novels, truth becomes more exciting and astonishing than fiction."– Booklist Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "English village housewife Ursula Burton seemed no different from her neighbors. But this woman who kept a neat garden, baked scone...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "English village housewife Ursula Burton seemed no different from her neighbors. But this woman who kept a neat garden, baked scones for the local school, and biked country lanes was in fact a highly trained Soviet spy, one of the most dangerous. Macintyre (The Spy and the Traitor) tells this convoluted, multi-layered story with the sensibilities of a novelist, making every character uniquely compelling while keeping suspense high and the narrative charging ever forward. In this must-read for fans of spy novels, truth becomes more exciting and astonishing than fiction."– Booklist Show less

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Black Sun

Black Sun

by Roanhorse, Rebecca

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "A powerful priest, an outcast seafarer, and a man born to be the vessel of a god come together in the first of Roanhorse's Between Ea...Show more Adult Fiction. "A powerful priest, an outcast seafarer, and a man born to be the vessel of a god come together in the first of Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky trilogy. The winter solstice is coming, and the elite members of the sacred Sky Made clans in the city of Tova are preparing for a great celebration, led by Naranpa, the newly appointed Sun Priest. But unrest is brewing in Carrion Crow, one of the clans. A beautifully crafted setting with complex character dynamics and layers of political intrigue? Perfection."– Kirkus Reviews Show less

Adult Fiction. "A powerful priest, an outcast seafarer, and a man born to be the vessel of a god come together in the first of Roanhorse's Between Ea...Show more Adult Fiction. "A powerful priest, an outcast seafarer, and a man born to be the vessel of a god come together in the first of Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky trilogy. The winter solstice is coming, and the elite members of the sacred Sky Made clans in the city of Tova are preparing for a great celebration, led by Naranpa, the newly appointed Sun Priest. But unrest is brewing in Carrion Crow, one of the clans. A beautifully crafted setting with complex character dynamics and layers of political intrigue? Perfection."– Kirkus Reviews Show less

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The Cold Millions

The Cold Millions

A Novel

by Walter, Jess

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "Walter (Beautiful Ruins) reconstructs the free speech riots of 1909–1910 in Spokane, Wash., in this superb tale of orphaned, train-ho...Show more Adult Fiction. "Walter (Beautiful Ruins) reconstructs the free speech riots of 1909–1910 in Spokane, Wash., in this superb tale of orphaned, train-hopping brothers Gig and Rye Dolan. The brothers spend a year looking for seasonal work, then settle in Spokane, the ‘old Klondike town had grown into a proper city,’… Rye is arrested during a riot and charged with disorderly conduct, and his lawyer introduces him to the sympathetic Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, a New Yorker and union organizer who has come to Spokane to advocate for ‘the cold millions with no chance in this world.’ This could well be Walter’s best work yet."– Publishers Weekly Show less

Adult Fiction. "Walter (Beautiful Ruins) reconstructs the free speech riots of 1909–1910 in Spokane, Wash., in this superb tale of orphaned, train-ho...Show more Adult Fiction. "Walter (Beautiful Ruins) reconstructs the free speech riots of 1909–1910 in Spokane, Wash., in this superb tale of orphaned, train-hopping brothers Gig and Rye Dolan. The brothers spend a year looking for seasonal work, then settle in Spokane, the ‘old Klondike town had grown into a proper city,’… Rye is arrested during a riot and charged with disorderly conduct, and his lawyer introduces him to the sympathetic Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, a New Yorker and union organizer who has come to Spokane to advocate for ‘the cold millions with no chance in this world.’ This could well be Walter’s best work yet."– Publishers Weekly Show less

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Is This Anything?

Is This Anything?

by Seinfeld, Jerry

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "Comedian Seinfeld (Seinlanguage) reflects on the absurdities of life in a laugh-out-loud volume that gathers jokes he's written ov...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Comedian Seinfeld (Seinlanguage) reflects on the absurdities of life in a laugh-out-loud volume that gathers jokes he's written over the course of his 45-year career along with reminiscences on the lifestyle and craft of stand-up. ‘I was able to spend endless amounts of time on some of the silliest ideas you can imagine,’ he writes. ‘And they're all here.’ This sharply observed, life-in-gags treasure trove offers essential reading for comedy fans, from a master of the form." -- Publishers Weekly Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "Comedian Seinfeld (Seinlanguage) reflects on the absurdities of life in a laugh-out-loud volume that gathers jokes he's written ov...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Comedian Seinfeld (Seinlanguage) reflects on the absurdities of life in a laugh-out-loud volume that gathers jokes he's written over the course of his 45-year career along with reminiscences on the lifestyle and craft of stand-up. ‘I was able to spend endless amounts of time on some of the silliest ideas you can imagine,’ he writes. ‘And they're all here.’ This sharply observed, life-in-gags treasure trove offers essential reading for comedy fans, from a master of the form." -- Publishers Weekly Show less

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Leave the World Behind

Leave the World Behind

A Novel

by Alam, Rumaan

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "In Alam’s spectacular and ominous latest, a family’s idyllic summer retreat coincides with global catastrophe. Amanda and Clay, marri...Show more Adult Fiction. "In Alam’s spectacular and ominous latest, a family’s idyllic summer retreat coincides with global catastrophe. Amanda and Clay, married white Brooklynites with two children, rent a secluded house in the Hamptons for a summer vacation. Their ‘illusion of ownership’ is shattered when the house’s proprietors, G.H. and Ruth, an African American couple in their 60s, show up unannounced from New York City. Though information is scarce, the signs of impending collapse—ecological and geopolitical—have been glaringly visible to the characters all along…"– Publishers Weekly Show less

Adult Fiction. "In Alam’s spectacular and ominous latest, a family’s idyllic summer retreat coincides with global catastrophe. Amanda and Clay, marri...Show more Adult Fiction. "In Alam’s spectacular and ominous latest, a family’s idyllic summer retreat coincides with global catastrophe. Amanda and Clay, married white Brooklynites with two children, rent a secluded house in the Hamptons for a summer vacation. Their ‘illusion of ownership’ is shattered when the house’s proprietors, G.H. and Ruth, an African American couple in their 60s, show up unannounced from New York City. Though information is scarce, the signs of impending collapse—ecological and geopolitical—have been glaringly visible to the characters all along…"– Publishers Weekly Show less

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Memorial

Memorial

A Novel

by Washington, Bryan

Book - 2020

"Washington's first novel opens in quiet chaos, under crossing flight paths. Ben has just learned that his boyfriend, Mike, is leaving Houston for Os...Show more "Washington's first novel opens in quiet chaos, under crossing flight paths. Ben has just learned that his boyfriend, Mike, is leaving Houston for Osaka to visit his dying father. Meanwhile, Mike's mother (whom Ben hasn't met) will soon arrive at their place for an extended visit from Japan. This is a love story, writ large, that sings in small moments. Forced apart, and deeper into the families they'd all but separated from, or maybe never knew to begin with, they grow in wholly unanticipated ways. Washington writes about race, class, family, love, and the idea of home with evocative nuance and phenomenal dialogue."– Booklist Show less

"Washington's first novel opens in quiet chaos, under crossing flight paths. Ben has just learned that his boyfriend, Mike, is leaving Houston for Os...Show more "Washington's first novel opens in quiet chaos, under crossing flight paths. Ben has just learned that his boyfriend, Mike, is leaving Houston for Osaka to visit his dying father. Meanwhile, Mike's mother (whom Ben hasn't met) will soon arrive at their place for an extended visit from Japan. This is a love story, writ large, that sings in small moments. Forced apart, and deeper into the families they'd all but separated from, or maybe never knew to begin with, they grow in wholly unanticipated ways. Washington writes about race, class, family, love, and the idea of home with evocative nuance and phenomenal dialogue."– Booklist Show less

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The Rise

The Rise

Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food: A Cookbook

by Samuelsson, Marcus/ Endolyn, Osayi (CON)/ Komolafe, Yewande (CON)/ Cook, Tamie (CON)/ Mosier, Angie (PHT)

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "Fans of the Food Network channel and PBS' No Passport Required will recognize chef, restaurateur, philanthropist, author, and food...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Fans of the Food Network channel and PBS' No Passport Required will recognize chef, restaurateur, philanthropist, author, and food activist Samuelsson (The Red Rooster Cookbook). Along with James Beard Award-winning author Osayi Endolyn and recipe developers Yewande Komolafe and Tamie Cook, here he takes readers on a culinary journey to discuss the diversity, history, culture, and spirituality that Black food and Black chefs express. This book is a celebration of Black culture through food, and a must for all readers of culinary history.” -- Booklist Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "Fans of the Food Network channel and PBS' No Passport Required will recognize chef, restaurateur, philanthropist, author, and food...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Fans of the Food Network channel and PBS' No Passport Required will recognize chef, restaurateur, philanthropist, author, and food activist Samuelsson (The Red Rooster Cookbook). Along with James Beard Award-winning author Osayi Endolyn and recipe developers Yewande Komolafe and Tamie Cook, here he takes readers on a culinary journey to discuss the diversity, history, culture, and spirituality that Black food and Black chefs express. This book is a celebration of Black culture through food, and a must for all readers of culinary history.” -- Booklist Show less

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