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Great Reads From Your Library Staff August 2022
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The gifts of imperfection by Brené BrownBrown explores the psychology of releasing our definitions of an "imperfect" life and embracing living authentically. In a world where insults, criticisms, and fears are spread too generously alongside messages of unrealistic beauty, attainment, and expectation, she provides ten "guideposts" that can help anyone establish a practice for a life of honest beauty-- a perfectly imperfect life. **Recommended by Tracy M. in Fallston** Available in: Print/ eBook/ eAudio
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.The locked room by Elly GriffithsNelson, investigating a series of murder-suicides he has connected to an archaeological discovery and to Ruth's seemingly sweet new neighbor, Sally. He enlists Ruth's help until she, Sally and Kate go missing and he is left scrambling to find them before its too late. **Recommended by Melisa B. in Riverside** Available in: Print/ CD/ eBook/ eAudio
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Moonflower murders : a novelby Anthony HorowitzHelping run her boyfriend’s small Greek island hotel, a homesick London editor is irresistibly drawn to the story of a murder on the Suffolk coast and the wrongful incarceration of an innocent immigrant. **Recommended by Margaret P. in Abingdon** Available in: Print/ LP/ CD/ Playaway/ eBook/ eAudio
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More than just a pretty faceby Syed MasoodEnduring family disapproval and the possible cancellation of his arranged marriage because of his ambition to become a chef, Danyal Jilani competes in a school-wide academic championship, where his efforts to prove his intelligence are complicated by his crush on a teammate who loves his cooking. **Recommended by Suzy V. in Whiteford** Available in: Print
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The mountains sing : a novel by Phan Que Mai NguyenYears after a family is forced by Vietnams Communist Land Reforms to abandon their farm, a granddaughter comes of age as her loved ones depart for the Ho Chi Minh Trail. **Recommended by Laura B. in Riverside** Available in: Print/ CD/ eBook/ eAudio
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The power of fun : how to feel alive again by Catherine PriceWeaving together scientific research with personal experience, a journalist and screen/life balance expert, in this timely book, makes the case that True Fun—magical confluence of playfulness, connection and flow—gives us the fulfillment we so desperately seek. **Recommended by Nancy J. in Bel Air** Available in: Print
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**Recommended by Deborah J. in Fallston** Available in: Print/ eBook
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Surviving Savannahby Patti Callahan HenryA tale based on the Pulaski disaster of 1838 follows the efforts of a Savannah history professor to guest-curate a museum collection of wreck artifacts while researching the stories of 11 family members who were aboard the doomed steamship. **Recommended by Diane in Edgewood** Available in: Print/ LP/ eBook/ eAudio
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