Recommended by Bronwyn The Girls by Lori LansensA fictional yet poignant look from the viewpoint of conjoined sisters.
Recommended by Devon Exhalation by Ted ChianPhilosophical sci-fi short stories that make you think for far longer than they took to read.Snow Crash by Neal StephensonThe definitive post-cyberpunk novel. Equal parts prescient, funny, & very, very smart.
Recommended by Sarah The Loop by Ben OliverThink Matrix" meets "Black Mirror" and Amazon original "The Wilds.
Recommended by Tamara Eat & Run by Scott JurekLove the combination of author's running journey and vegan journey/recipes. Seconds by Bryan Lee O'MalleyInteresting graphic novel which shows the consequences of getting a second chance at life.
Recommended by Jasmine Go With the Flow by Lily WilliamsEmpowering graphic novel about four teens who are fed up with their school's lack of supplies for menstruation. There There by Tommy OrangeUnforgettable novel revolving around 12 people as the attend the Oakland Pow Wow.
Recommended by Tamara Challenger Deep by Neal ShustermanA touching novel focusing on a teen boy's experience with mental illness and how it impacts his family and friends. Humans by Brandon StantonLove the combination of stories, quotes, and photos from around the world.
High on the hog : a culinary journey from Africa to America Fascinating book showing how foods from Africa shaped the culture of America.The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto UrreaEpic novel that focuses on two days in the life of Mexican-American family involving a funeral & a birthday. Still Alice by Lisa GenovaA touching & heartbreaking novel of a woman's decline after an early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis at the age of fifty.
November 2021
Recommended by Jasmine Boys Run the Riot. Vol. 1 by Keito GakuThis book is about a transgender teen is such a great read. I loved the heartfelt storyline and drama.
Recommended by Tamara The Charmed Wife by Olga GrushinAn interesting novel that deconstructs the Cinderella fairy tale and shows a tired housewife eager to escape her marriage. Clap When You Land by Elizabeth AcevedoA teen novel written in verse that tells the story of two teen girls joined together by shared grief. Dead Girl Running by Christina DoddA gripping novel involving a woman on the run, a murder at a resort, and someone determined to get revenge.
They Called Us Enemy by George TakeiA riveting personal account of an unknown chapter in U.S. history involving the imprisonment of 120,000 Japanese Americans after the bombing of Peral Harbor.
The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson A whimsical novel that shows the results of grief, the consequences of long kept secrets, & the life changing power of forgiveness.
The Last Wish by Andrezej SapkowskiAudiobook read by Peter Kenny who does an excellent job with voices and characters! This is book 1 in the series and just fabulous!
Spy x Family, Vol. 1Hilarious graphic novel about a spy an assassin and a telepath.
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane BuxtonAn interesting novel that presents a literal "bird’s eye view" of the apocalypse as well as a journey of self discovery and awareness.
The Museum of Rain by Dave EggersShort book with a message on aging, memory, and connecting with others while on a walk with family in the California Central Coast.