“Reading a novel was like returning to a once-beloved holiday destination.” ~From Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies
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Christine recommends: Passengerby Alexandra BrackenThis book took a little while to get going, but once it did, I was sucked into the story like Etta was through the time tunnel to 1776. I liked the romance that developed between Etta and a sailor/time traveler named Nicholas and the multiple points of view. Lots of good descriptions of the period and the language felt authentic. I’m already starting the second volume.
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Christi recommends: Big Little Liesby Liane MoriartyWell it is 6 months before the Trivia night and the story builds around the three main characters: Madeline, Celeste and Jane; mothers whose children attend Pirriwee primary school. These women are all at various crossroads in their lives and the plot leads to the climax that occurs at the Trivia night. The book touches on many different subjects – among them bullying, spousal abuse, problems with their marriages, dealing with traumas from the past and beauty. The enjoyable thing about the book is how you feel like you KNOW these people.
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Lee recommends: The Hanging Tree: A Rivers of London Novelby Ben AaronovitchConstable Peter Grant figures there must be a rota among his friends and colleagues to rescue him. Since he and his boss, wizard DCI Nightingale, are the only two members of London’s Metropolitan Police to investigate the weird & supernatural, and he usually rushes in where the sane refuse to tread, he frequently needs rescuing. This time out, the daughter of Lady Tyburn (a minor river goddess) has admitted to purchasing illegal drugs which killed another girl, and Lady Ty expects Peter to make the trouble go away or she’ll start flooding London. Of course, it’s not going to be that easy. Funny, fast-paced, and seriously loopy, this is the most recent in a series by a former writer for Doctor Who. Great for fans of Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, and Kevin Hearne.
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Stacey recommends: You Will Know Me: A Novelby Megan E. AbbottIf you’re in the mood for a book you just can’t put down, try this suspenseful novel about the high-stakes world of girls' gymnastics. Told from the perspective of the mother of a talented teen gymnast, this story is filled with secrets, lies, and plot twists. Combine ambitious young athletes under pressure, teen angst, and intense parents, and there’s going to be some serious drama. Then add the violent death of the young guy who caught the eye of all the girls, and the tension ratchets up even more. Meanwhile, in the midst of the chaos, Devon is striving for a spot on the Olympic team, and her family learns how far they’re willing to go to help her realize her dream.
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Laura recommends: Redemption Roadby John HartDetective Elizabeth Black is facing possible suspension for use of excessive force during the rescue of a rape and kidnapping victim, but she is more concerned about the release of Adrian Wall, a former cop being released from prison for murder. Wall maintains his innocence, and Elizabeth believes him—she is also in love with him. Meanwhile, Gideon Strange, the 14-year-old son of the victim, whom Elizabeth has been mentoring since the death of his mother, waits for Wall with a gun. When a grisly murder occurs in an abandoned church, and all clues point to Adrian, Elizabeth must make a choice that risks both her career and her life. A nail-biting page-turner that races to an explosive end, followed by a touching epilogue.
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Astrid recommends: The Cheese Trap : How Breaking a Surprising Addiction Will Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Get Healthyby Neal D. Barnard33 pounds of cheese is what the average American consumes each year, though I’m sure some of us consume a lot more. Nothing beats a nice big hunk of oozing brie or a stuffed pizza with extra cheese, mm, mm, good! Unfortunately, this love affair with cheese may be killing us. If you are looking to live healthy and want to eliminate dairy products but have yet to find a way to stand up to the temptations of cheese in its many variations, this book might just be the motivation you need. It makes you think of milk in a way you may have never considered before. Easy to read, with interesting little historical tidbits and recipes to try for your new plant-based, no cheese, healthier you.
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Roseanne recommends: Truth & Beauty [electronic resource]: A Friendshipby Ann PatchettA memoir written by Ann Patchett about her twenty-three year friendship with poet Lucy Grealy, author of Autobiography of a Face, who she became friends with after they were both accepted into the prestigious Iowa Writers Workshop and where they became roommates. Lucy’s childhood cancer and the treatments that followed caused her to have reconstructive surgery on her jaw over the course of her life. A moving book about their friendship and how Ann supported Lucy through her surgeries with love, food and money. Lucy’s surgeries and her view of herself and the world shaped their friendship and their work as artists. Lucy and Ann remained friends until Lucy’s tragic death in New York City in 2002. The electronic audiobook is narrated by the author.
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Misty recommends: Finding I Am : How Jesus Fully Satisfies the Cry of Your Heart: 6 Session Bible Studyby Lysa TerKeurst I really loved participating in this "Finding I Am" Bible study. The book covered the 7 "I AM" statements found in the chapter of John. This Bible study did an amazing job setting the context of the "I AM" statements in order to truly grasp their meanings. This book was thought provoking, made me search the Scriptures, and think deeply about my own life. Each week had 4 days of homework with an optional day 5 of homework encouraging you to reflect as you read through the book of John. There are 5 videos from LifeWay that supplement this book which are very meaningful and special to watch as well.
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Come join us on the second Tuesday of the month. We meet in the Conference room at 7:30 pm. No registration required (and we serve cookies). Here are the next dates and titles: - 08/08/2017 LaRose by Louise Erdrich - 12/12/2017 Non-Discussion Book Discussion - Registration Required There are extra copies available behind the circulation desk that can be checked out by Batavia Public Library cardholders.
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