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by Garcia, Gabriela

Book - 2021

Adult Fiction. "Garcia's debut novel tells two parallel stories of Latinx immigrant families. At the story's center is Jeanette, whose mother, Carmen...Show more Adult Fiction. "Garcia's debut novel tells two parallel stories of Latinx immigrant families. At the story's center is Jeanette, whose mother, Carmen, emigrated from Cuba, cutting off all ties with her family. The family is impacted by multigenerational trauma caused by war, revolution, and abuse, and Jeanette struggles with drug addiction. When her neighbor, Gloria, an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, is detained by ICE, Jeanette briefly takes in her daughter. A relevant and timely work delivered with empathy." – Library Journal Show less

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Raft of Stars

A Novel

by Graff, Andrew J.

Book - 2021

Adult Fiction. "In 1990s northern Wisconsin, 10-year-old Fischer ‘Fish’ Branson and Dale ‘Bread’ Breadwin flee into the woods after believing that Fi...Show more Adult Fiction. "In 1990s northern Wisconsin, 10-year-old Fischer ‘Fish’ Branson and Dale ‘Bread’ Breadwin flee into the woods after believing that Fish has killed Bread's abusive father, eventually constructing a raft to carry them down a dangerous river. They're followed by four adults frantic to save them. The characters are expertly drawn in their shifting relationships, and the two boys' closeness and bravery are especially affecting. Realistically, they have moments of genuine tension in a narrative that is both an engaging adventure and a profound reflection on human bonding.”– Library Journal Show less

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The Survivors

by Harper, Jane

Book - 2021

Adult Fiction. “Kieran Elliott's life changed forever on the day a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences. The guilt that still haunts hi...Show more Adult Fiction. “Kieran Elliott's life changed forever on the day a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences. The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small coastal community he once called home. Kieran's parents are struggling in a town where fortunes are forged by the sea. Between them all is his absent brother, Finn. When a body is discovered on the beach, long-held secrets threaten to emerge. A sunken wreck, a missing girl, and questions that have never washed away." – Publishers description Show less

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Think Again

The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

by Grant, Adam M.

Book - 2021

Adult Nonfiction. “The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your beliefs and to...Show more Adult Nonfiction. “The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your beliefs and to know what you don't know, which can position you for success at work and happiness at home. The difficulty of rethinking our assumptions is surprisingly common--maybe even fundamentally human. Our ways of thinking become habits that we don't bother to question, and mental laziness leads us to prefer the ease of old routines to the difficulty of new ones. But in a rapidly changing world, we need to spend as much time rethinking as we do thinking. Think Again is a book about the benefit of doubt, and about how we can get better at embracing the unknown and the joy of being wrong.” --Publisher description Show less

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Keep Sharp

Build A Better Brain at Any Age

by Gupta, Sanjay

Book - 2021

Adult Nonfiction. “Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, offers hopeful advice on how to maintain a healthy brain in this bracing...Show more 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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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

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 Ma...Show more 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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You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey

Crazy Stories About Racism

by Ruffin, Amber

Book - 2021

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...Show more 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

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

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The Vanishing Half

by Bennett, Brit

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "Is identity something we're born with, or something we choose? This is the overarching theme of Bennett's follow-up to The Mothers. D...Show more Adult Fiction. "Is identity something we're born with, or something we choose? This is the overarching theme of Bennett's follow-up to The Mothers. Desiree and Stella are twins born in Mallard, LA, a tiny town populated by light-skinned African Americans. The twins run away to New Orleans as teenagers and eventually take radically different paths. Desiree marries a dark-skinned black lawyer but leaves him and returns to Mallard with their daughter, Jude, who is also much darker than the town approves of. Stella passes for white and marries a successful businessman who knows nothing of her past.” – Library Journal Show less

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