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Cold Silence
by James Abel
Entreated by a geologist from his former military unit to investigate a biblical malady spreading through Somalia, ex-Marine doctor and bio-terror expert Joe Rush races to halt the pandemic, only to be targeted by a local warlord at the same time the illness breaks out in America.
This pick is from Scott at the Romeoville Branch
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Red Rising
by Pierce Brown
A tale set in a bleak future society torn by class divisions follows the experiences of secret revolutionary Darrow, who after witnessing his wife's execution by an oppressive government joins a revolutionary cell and attempts to infiltrate an elite military academy.
This pick is from Colleen at the Crest Hill Branch
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American Gods
by Neil Gaiman
On the plane home to attend the funerals of his wife and best friend, Shadow, just released from prison, encounters Mr. Wednesday, an enigmatic stranger who seems to know a lot about him, and when Mr. Wednesday offers him a job as his bodyguard, Shadow accepts and is plunged into a dark and perilous world, where the soul of America is at stake.
This pick is from Brittany at the Lockport Branch
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Strange the Dreamer
by Laini Taylor
In the aftermath of a war between gods and men, a hero, a librarian, and a girl must battle the fantastical elements of a mysterious city stripped of its name.
This pick is from Rachel at the Romeoville Branch
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Beauty and the Beast
Taking her father's place as prisoner in the castle of a cursed prince who appears as a monstrous beast, Belle sees beyond his exterior and falls in love with him, breaking the curse
This pick is from Lorena at the Crest Hill Branch
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Zootopia
A fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop team up to uncover a conspiracy.
This pick is from Emily at the Romeoville Branch
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Devil's Knot
After three boys in the town of West Memphis, Arkansas, are murdered, the investigation focuses on three young men accused of satanic rituals.
This pick is from Roxanne at the Romeoville Branch
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Game of Thrones
Follows the adventures of the powerful families in the kingdom of Westeros that are constantly vying for control of the throne.
This pick is from Danita at the Crest Hill Branch
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Drops of Jupiter
by Train
Drops of Jupiter was certified double-platinum thanks largely to the epic title track, a four-minute blockbuster with a string section and sing-along chorus. But the album has plenty more to offer. The live staple "She's on Fire" features playful organs and a driving beat, while "Hopeless" is a contemplative ballad and "Something More" has a lilting, Beatles-esque weepiness to it.
Track List:
1) She's On Fire 2) I wish You Would 3) Drops of Jupiter 4) It's About You 5) Hopeless 6) Respect 7) Let It Roll 8) Something More 9) Whipping Boy 10) Getaway 11) Mississippi
This pick is from Sandy at Crest Hill Branch
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
by Various Artists
By dropping the needle on classic rock cuts and forgotten ‘70s pop confections, Guardians of the Galaxy flipped the conventional thinking of soundtracks on its head. The blockbuster continues this fine tradition on the sequel, pulling from a dusty crate of one-hit wonders and FM rock. Vol. 2bounces along with ELO (“Mr. Blue Sky”), glam (“Fox on the Run”), power pop (“Surrender”), and more than one guilty pleasure (“Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)”).
Track List
1) Mr. Blue Sky 2) Fox On The Run 3) Lake Shore Drive 4) The Chain 5) Bring It On Home to Me 6) Southern Nights 7) My Sweet Lord 8) Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) 9) Come a Little Bit Closer 10) Wham Bam Shang-A-Lang 11) Surrender 12) Father and Son 13) Flash Light
This pick is from Bridget at the Crest Hill Branch
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This Old Dog
Mac DeMarco
This Old Dog picks up where 2014’s Salad Days left off, with a set of sunlit, heartfelt singer/songwriter fare that finds DeMarco reflecting on family with often stunning candor. From the acoustic warmth of “My Old Man” to the hushed crooning of “Sister” and the devastating observations of “Watching Him Fade Away,” it’s his finest album to date.
Track List
1) My Old Man 2) This Old Dog 3) Baby You're Out 4) For the First Time 5) One Another 6) Still Beating 7) Sister 8) Dreams from Yesterday 9) A Wolf Who Wears Sheeps Clothes 10) One More Love Song 11) On the Level 12) Moonlight on the River 13) Watching Him Fade Away
This pick is from Kenny at the Romeoville Branch
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After Laughter
by Paramore
On an album indebted to the ’80s, there are echoes of Talking Heads (“Hard Times”) and Blondie’s forays into reggae (“Caught in the Middle”), while guitarist Taylor York’s love of Afro-pop informs “Told You So.” Darker moods sit beneath the shiny surface though, and Williams’ lyrics offer compelling studies of frustration and self-sabotage.
Track List
1) Hard Times 2) Rose-Colored Boy 3) Told You So 4) Forgiveness 5) Fake Happy 6) 26 7) Pool 8) Grudges 9) Caught In the Middle 10) Idle Worship 11) No Friend 12) Tell Me How This pick is from Blanca at the Crest Hill Branch
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