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Another Brooklyn : A Novel
by Jacqueline Woodson
Fiction: Torn between the fantasies of her youth and the realities of a life marked by violence and abandonment, August reunites with a beloved old friend who challenges her to reconcile past inconsistencies and come to terms with the difficulties that forced her to grow up too quickly. By a National Book Award-winning author.
Recommended by Lisa, Ewing Branch
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Bel Canto : A Novel
by Ann Patchett
Fiction: When terrorists seize hostages at an embassy party, an unlikely assortment of people is thrown together, including American opera star Roxane Coss, and Mr. Hosokawa, a Japanese CEO and her biggest fan. By the author of The Magician's Assistant.
Recommended by Mary, Hickory Corner Branch
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Almost Everything : Notes on Hope
by Anne Lamott
Non-Fiction: Lamott calls for all listeners to rediscover the nuggets of hope and wisdom that are buried inside that will make tomorrow better than today. She pinpoints these moments of insight and shines an encouraging light forward.
Recommended by Kim, Hightstown Memorial Branch
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The Dark Between Stars : Poems
by Atticus
Poetry: In his second collection of poetry, The Dark Between Stars, Atticus turns his attention to the dualities of our lived experiences--the inescapable connections between our highest highs and lowest lows. He captures the infectious energy of starting a relationship, the tumultuous realities of commitment, and the agonizing nostalgia of being alone again. While grappling with the question of how to live with purpose and find meaning in the journey, these poems offer both honest explorations of loneliness and our search for connection, as well as light-hearted, humorous observations. As Atticus writes poignantly about dancing, Paris, jazz clubs, sunsets, sharing a bottle of wine on the river, rainy days, creating, and destroying, he illustrates that we need moments of both beauty and pain--the darkness and the stars--to fully appreciate all that life and love have to offer.
Recommended by Alyssa, Hollowbrook Branch
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Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles
by A. L. Herbert
Mystery: Halia Watkins, the owner of a well-loved soul food restaurant in Prince George's County, Maryland, investigates after a smooth-talking, shady entrepreneur turns up murdered in her kitchen, right next to her cast iron frying pan.
Recommended by Robin, Hopewell Branch
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Revolutionary Road
by Richard Yates
Fiction: The devastating effects of work, adultery, rebellion, and selfdeception slowly destroy the once successful marriage of Frank and April Wheeler, a suburban American couple.
Recommended by Julia, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
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The Flight Attendant : A Novel
by Chris Bohjalian
Fiction: A binge-drinking flight attendant wakes up in an unfamiliar hotel room beside a dead body and sneaks back to her work, telling a series of lies that complicate her ability to figure out what really happened. By the best-selling author of Midwives.
Recommended by Tanusree, Robbinsville Branch
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The Wife Between Us
by Greer Hendricks
Fiction: A psychologically charged tale of suspense follows the unexpected twists that shape a divorce and second marriage that are anything but what they seem.
Recommended by Piali, Twin Rivers Branch
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The Brutal Telling
by Louise Penny
Mystery: After a stranger is murdered in a bistro and antiques store in the village of Three Pines and the bistro's owner Oliver becomes the main suspect, Chief Inspector Gamache must sift through a number of clues, go deep into the woods, and cross the continent in order to solve the case, in a book by the best-selling author of A Rule Against Murder.
Recommended by Susan, West Windsor Branch
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Devoured : From Chicken Wings to Kale Smoothies--How What We Eat Defines Who We Are
by Sophie Egan
Non-Fiction: Food writer and Culinary Institute of America director examines what's good and what's bad about American food culture, discussing why there are more than 100 items on McDonalds' menu, meal-replacements like Soylent and the increase of chains like Starbucks and Chipotles.
Recommended by Amelia, Information Technology Department
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