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Our Favorite Hidden Treasure Books |
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Someone I Used to Know
by Patty Blount
“Boys will be boys” is never an excuse. Told in dueling points of view by siblings Ashley and Derek, Someone I Used to Know tells the story of how Ashley was raped by Derek’s teammate and the aftermath of the trial two years after the trauma. This book is a raw and honest portrayal of rape culture in our society, and about what sexual assault can to do a victim and the family as a whole. It’s a tough but important topic and a phenomenal read.
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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
by William Steig
This is a beautiful children’s story about Sylvester and his discovery of a shiny magic pebble. This was always a special book to me as an only child and one that I enjoy reading as a parent to my only child. At the end of the day, no amount of magic is as spectacular as being together with your family.
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The Eye of the World 1: The Wheel of Time
by Robert Jordan
The Eye of the World is the start of an amazing 15-book series (if you count the prequel) set in a world where women tend to be in power, and only women can wield magic safely without going insane. But there is a prophesy that “The Dragon Reborn,” a male magic user (channeler) will be reborn and both save and destroy the world as we know it. This series is becoming a TV series by Amazon, but that's not the only reason to take a dive into this world. It will hold a place in my heart forever and is always the first book I recommend for Adult Fantasy.
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Beautiful Ruins: A Novel
by Jess Walter
Beautiful Ruins was recommended to me by a patron whose taste in books mirrors my own. It is the story of a young man trying to build up his hotel, The Adequate View, on a nondescript Italian coast that draws few visitors. The story skips back and forth through five decades with five other characters and their unique dramas. It is the tale of a man who feels insignificant yet has a considerable impact on those he meets.
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