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Staff Recommendations April 2019
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Revival
by Tim Seeley ~Marlena says, "A beautiful and interesting graphic novel with a unique take on the undead-but-alive situation."
For one day in rural central Wisconsin, the dead came back to life. Now it's up to Officer Dana Cypress to deal with the media scrutiny, religious zealots, and government quarantine that has come with them. In a town where the living have to learn to deal with those who are supposed to be dead, Officer Cypress must discover the identity of a mysterious, faceless assassin and track a killer to New York City.
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Dying to Know You
by Aidan Chambers ~ Kole says, "A modern twist to Cyrane de Bergerac. A little slow, but an enjoyable read."
In a contemporary love story, a teenage boy named Karl solicits help from girlfriend Fiorella's favorite author when she asks Karl to write her a letter in which he reveals his true self, so when the writer reluctantly assents, on condition that Karl agrees to a series of interviews for the sake of authenticity, the letter has unexpected consequences for Karl, Fiorella and the writer. By the award-winning author of Postcards from No Man's Land .
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After the Fall : How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again
by Dan Santat ~Allison says, "Looking at Humpty Dumpty after his famous fall, how he overcomes his fears, and an amazing ending teaching how sometimes the best is something we are not expecting, makes for a wonderful children's book."
The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Adventures of Beekle traces Humpty Dumpty's post-fall resolve to overcome his fears in order to reach great new heights, an ambition that leads to a surprising transformation.
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Bunny's Book Club
by Annie Silvestro ~Jonalee says, "Such a charming book. I loved it from beginning to end."
Bunny loves reading so much that he begins sneaking into the library at night to borrow books, and soon his friends want to join him.
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The Second Life of Ava Rivers
by Faith Gardner ~ Betty says, "Great story with twists! I was a little disappointed in the end."
Eighteen-year-old Vera, eager to start college and escape the celebrity her family has endured since her twin's disappearance twelve years earlier, finds her world turned upside-down again when Ava returns.
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Earl the Squirrel
by Don Freeman ~ Jim says, "A suprise lost book of Courdoroy's author Don Freeman. Beautifully illustrated and as memorable as his iconic bear, it's heartwarming."
According to his mother, it's about time for Earl to grow up and gather his own acorns, so he and his bright red scarf set out for an action-packed acorn-finding adventure.
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Where the Crawdads Sing
by Delia Owens ~ Julie says, "This was an amazing read from start to finish! Total book hangover! Put yourself on the list!"
Viewed with suspicion in the aftermath of a tragedy, a beautiful hermit who has survived for years in a marsh becomes targeted by unthinkable forces. A first novel by the New York Times best-selling author of Cry of the Kalahari.
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The Last Romantics : a novel
by Tara Conklin ~ Deb W. says, "I loved this book. I loved the characters and their love for each other and forgiveness."
When she is asked about the inspiration behind her iconic work, renowned poet Fiona Skinner recounts the summer her family spent in a middle-class Connecticut town.
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Mistress of All Evil : A Tale of the Dark Fairy
by Serena Valentino ~ Chis says, "Very cool intertwining story lines! No one is born evil."
An adaptation of Disney's Sleeping Beauty, told from Maleficent's point of view, shares insights into how she became an evil fairy and why she resolved to curse an innocent princess. By the best-selling author of Fairest of All.
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Belgravia
by Julian Fellowes ~ Olivia says, "This made my 22 hour road trip much more pleasant. It was somewhat predictable but still a good story."
Two families must guard a secret that originates at a legendary ball on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo In this sweeping and rich historical novel from the creator and writer of Downton Abbey.
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