Seattle Staff Faves 2020: Adult Fiction & Nonfiction

by Hart, Elsa

Book - 2020

(FICTION) Hart’s juicy character portraits and graceful prose make for a delightful period whodunit.--Kirkus (FICTION) Hart’s juicy character portraits and graceful prose make for a delightful period whodunit.--Kirkus Show less

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Ink & Sigil

by Hearne, Kevin

Book - 2020

(FICTION) "It's funny and a great adventure!"--Margie (FICTION) "It's funny and a great adventure!"--Margie Show less

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The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires

by Hendrix, Grady

Book - 2020

(FICTION) "The genteel women in a book club are rattled when a strange but charismatic man moves in the neighborhood. A perfect marriage of horror and humor."--Frank (FICTION) "The genteel women in a book club are rattled when a strange but charismatic man moves in the neighborhood. A perfect marriage of horror and humor."--Frank Show less

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Magic Lessons

by Hoffman, Alice

Book - 2020

(FICTION) Set in late-17th-century England and America, the pre-prequel to Hoffman’s Practical Magic (1995) and The Rules of Magic (2017) covers the earliest generations of magically empowered Owens women and the legacy they created.--Kirkus (FICTION) Set in late-17th-century England and America, the pre-prequel to Hoffman’s Practical Magic (1995) and The Rules of Magic (2017) covers the earliest generations of magically empowered Owens women and the legacy they created.--Kirkus Show less

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Minor Feelings

An Asian American Reckoning

by Hong, Cathy Park

Book - 2020

(NONFICTION) "Thoughtful, nuanced and compelling essays on race and identity in America."--Abby (NONFICTION) "Thoughtful, nuanced and compelling essays on race and identity in America."--Abby Show less

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The City We Became

by Jemisin, N. K.

Book - 2020

(FICTION) This extremely urban fantasy, a love/hate song to and rallying cry for the author’s home of New York, expands her story “The City, Born Great” (from How Long ’Til Black Future Month, 2018).--Kirkus (FICTION) This extremely urban fantasy, a love/hate song to and rallying cry for the author’s home of New York, expands her story “The City, Born Great” (from How Long ’Til Black Future Month, 2018).--Kirkus Show less

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Little Gods

A Novel

by Jin, Meng

Book - 2020

(FICTION) "A brilliant physicist gives birth in a Beijing hospital during the Tiananmen Square Massacre, and then moves to the United States with her...Show more (FICTION) "A brilliant physicist gives birth in a Beijing hospital during the Tiananmen Square Massacre, and then moves to the United States with her a baby girl, Liya. Seventeen years later, Liya travels to China to search for information about her parents' pasts. A moving and haunting debut novel."--Paige Show less

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The Space Between Worlds

by Johnson, Micaiah

Book - 2020

(FICTION) Johnson’s world-hopping debut uses science fictional tools and an exciting plot to address urgent questions of privilege and position.--Kirkus (FICTION) Johnson’s world-hopping debut uses science fictional tools and an exciting plot to address urgent questions of privilege and position.--Kirkus Show less

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The House in the Cerulean Sea

by Klune, TJ

Book - 2020

(FICTION) A tightly wound caseworker is pushed out of his comfort zone when he's sent to observe a remote orphanage for magical children.--Kirkus (FICTION) A tightly wound caseworker is pushed out of his comfort zone when he's sent to observe a remote orphanage for magical children.--Kirkus Show less

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Hidden Valley Road

Inside the Mind of An American Family

by Kolker, Robert

Book - 2020

(NONFICTION) "The perfect family is rocked as six of the twelve children are diagnosed with schizophrenia. Part family tragedy and part medical history, this is a book that you won't forget."--Frank (NONFICTION) "The perfect family is rocked as six of the twelve children are diagnosed with schizophrenia. Part family tragedy and part medical history, this is a book that you won't forget."--Frank Show less

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The Relentless Moon

by Kowal, Mary Robinette

Book - 2020

(FICTION) "The third book in her Lady Astronaut series continues the delightful punchcard punk universe with a compelling mystery on the moon."--KJ (FICTION) "The third book in her Lady Astronaut series continues the delightful punchcard punk universe with a compelling mystery on the moon."--KJ Show less

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The Hidden Girl and Other Stories

by Liu, Ken

Book - 2020

(FICTION) Science fiction author (The Wall of Storms, 2016) and translator (The Redemption of Time, Baoshu, 2019) Liu's short stories explore the nature of identity, consciousness, and autonomy in hostile and chaotic worlds.--Kirkus (FICTION) Science fiction author (The Wall of Storms, 2016) and translator (The Redemption of Time, Baoshu, 2019) Liu's short stories explore the nature of identity, consciousness, and autonomy in hostile and chaotic worlds.--Kirkus Show less

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We Had No Rules

Stories

by Manning, Corinne

Book - 2020

(FICTION) Queer characters break rules and make them in Manning's smart debut collection.--Kirkus. (FICTION) Queer characters break rules and make them in Manning's smart debut collection.--Kirkus. Show less

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Deacon King Kong

by McBride, James

Book - 2020

(FICTION) "A beloved but pitied deacon shoots a drug dealer in front of the residents of a housing complex in 1960s NYC. A rollicking ride with a big heart."--Frank (FICTION) "A beloved but pitied deacon shoots a drug dealer in front of the residents of a housing complex in 1960s NYC. A rollicking ride with a big heart."--Frank Show less

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Migrations

by McConaghy, Charlotte

Book - 2020

(FICTION) In her first adult literary fiction and her first U.S. publication, Australian author McConaghy offers a story of nature on the verge of collapse even as a young woman struggles with her past.--Library Journal (FICTION) In her first adult literary fiction and her first U.S. publication, Australian author McConaghy offers a story of nature on the verge of collapse even as a young woman struggles with her past.--Library Journal Show less

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Come Tumbling Down

by McGuire, Seanan

Book - 2020

(FICTION) "McGuire's Wayward Children series continues with an adventure focused on the relationship of Jack and Jill."--KJ (FICTION) "McGuire's Wayward Children series continues with an adventure focused on the relationship of Jack and Jill."--KJ Show less

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The Duke Who Didn't

by Milan, Courtney

eBook - 2020

(FICTION) "Regency romance with Chinese main characters about saucy revenge!"--Deborah (FICTION) "Regency romance with Chinese main characters about saucy revenge!"--Deborah Show less

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Mexican Gothic

by Moreno-Garcia, Silvia

Book - 2020

(FICTION) Moreno-Garcia offers a terrifying twist on classic gothic horror, set in 1950s Mexico.--Kirkus (FICTION) Moreno-Garcia offers a terrifying twist on classic gothic horror, set in 1950s Mexico.--Kirkus Show less

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Together

The Healing Power of Human Connection in A Sometimes Lonely World

by Murthy, Vivek Hallegere

Book - 2020

(NONFICTION) The former surgeon general examines the health crises brought on by a more overarching plague: loneliness.--Kirkus (NONFICTION) The former surgeon general examines the health crises brought on by a more overarching plague: loneliness.--Kirkus Show less

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Breath

The New Science of A Lost Art

by Nestor, James

Book - 2020

(NONFICTION) "A fascinating and page-turning account of human breathing techniques, and how even small adjustments can have far-reaching impact on ou...Show more (NONFICTION) "A fascinating and page-turning account of human breathing techniques, and how even small adjustments can have far-reaching impact on our health and performance. Far more than a how-to book (although there are practical tips), this is a captivating exploration of ancient cultures, modern science and odd case studies."--Paige Show less

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World of Wonders

In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments

by Nezhukumatathil, Aimee

Book - 2020

(NONFICTION) "A collection of short essays which examine unusual animals and plants, and braid these elements of the natural world to aspects of the ...Show more (NONFICTION) "A collection of short essays which examine unusual animals and plants, and braid these elements of the natural world to aspects of the author's life, particularly her experiences growing up with brown skin in a majority white world. The author's background as a poet shines through in the lyrical language. The essays are interspersed with gorgeous nature illustrations."--Paige Show less

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You Were Born for This

Astrology for Radical Self-acceptance

by Nicholas, Chani

Book - 2020

(NONFICTION) The beloved Los Angeles astrologer and activist outlines a radical new approach to astrology while explaining how to understand individual st...Show more (NONFICTION) The beloved Los Angeles astrologer and activist outlines a radical new approach to astrology while explaining how to understand individual star signs and what they can reveal about one's personal character and spiritual strengths.--NoveList Show less

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Slaughterhouse-five

Or the Children's Crusade : A Duty-dance With Death

by North, Ryan

Graphic Novel - 2020

(FICTION) "Slaughterhouse-Five bent and shifted into graphic novel form by Ryan North runs away with the crown for best comic book adaptation of this year and possibly of all time."--Daniel (FICTION) "Slaughterhouse-Five bent and shifted into graphic novel form by Ryan North runs away with the crown for best comic book adaptation of this year and possibly of all time."--Daniel Show less

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A Deadly Education

A Novel

by Novik, Naomi

Book - 2020

(FICTION) "Completely stole my attention in a way nothing has since the pandemic. Great examination of a system of privilege at a magical school fill...Show more (FICTION) "Completely stole my attention in a way nothing has since the pandemic. Great examination of a system of privilege at a magical school filled with beasties that want to eat you. Students are extremely lucky to attend because, unfortunately, this *is* the safer scenario."--Stephanie Show less

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The Switch

by O'Leary, Beth

Book - 2020

(FICTION) A grieving British woman and her grandmother switch homes and lives in an attempt to shake things up.--Kirkus (FICTION) A grieving British woman and her grandmother switch homes and lives in an attempt to shake things up.--Kirkus Show less

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