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Sea of rust
by C. Robert Cargill
Decades after an apocalyptic event wipes out the human race, a robot member of a growing underground of outcast AIs who do not want to cede their individuality to a ruling mainframe brain struggles with the crimes that robots committed on humanity while attempting to maintain his deteriorating parts. By the author of Queen of the Dark Things.
-Sam, Northwest
Digital Formats: Available in eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive and always available from hoopla.
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Notes on a nervous planet
by Matt Haig
A follow-up to the best-selling Reasons to Stay Alive shares a broad analysis of how modern life feeds anxiety, examining factors ranging from inequality and sleep disorders to social media and current events.
-Meg, Del City
Digital Formats: Available in eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive.
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Fangirl
by Rainbow Rowell
When twin sisters Cath and Wren go to college, Cath fears that it may be time to give up her love of the Simon Snow series, and possibly grow apart from her sister.
"Although books with similar themes (shy girl coming into her own, modern setting, romance) don’t usually appeal to me, this one was flawless. I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to reading more of this author’s titles." -Marlene, Central Information Services
Digital Formats: Available in eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive.
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Fighting with my family /
Tells the story of professional wrestler Paige and her tight-knit wrestling family.
-Access Manager, Belle Isle
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For Sama /
Follows five years in the life of filmmaker Waad al-Kateab as she falls in love, gets married, and gives birth to her daughter throughout the conflict in Aleppo, Syria.
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Heart of a dog /
Multimedia artist Laurie Anderson reflects on life, death, and her relationship with her dog Lolabelle.
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THE URBAN POETS PRESENT: "IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK"
Monday, February 24,
6:00PM
Ralph Ellison Library
The Urban Poets will be hosting the viewing of If Beale Street Could Talk, the movie based on the James Baldwin book of the same title. After the viewing of the movie, there will be a discussion.
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20'S AND 30'S BOOK CLUB
Saturday, February 29,
3:00PM
Southern Oaks Library
This month we will read "V for Vendetta" by Allen Moore. This graphic novel takes place in an imagined future where England is ruled by a fascist regime. A mysterious figure, known only as "V," creates trouble for members of the fascist party, something no one has ever done before.
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African American Heritage
Search historical records for African Americans that include the Federal Census, Marriage and Cohabitation Records, Military Draft and Service Records, Registers of Slaves and Free(d) Persons of Color, Freedman's Bank, and more.
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