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DPL Staff Picks: Some of Our 2024 Favorites

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Created December 2024. Have a look at some of Deschutes Public Library staff members' favorites that were released in 2024. Books are listed alphabetically by author, and movies are included alphabetically by director.

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Icarus

Icarus

by Ancrum, K.

Book - 2024

Meagan H.L.: "This gorgeous reimagining of the myth of Icarus follows a young art thief who has spent his life in service of his father’s elaborate r...Show more Meagan H.L.: "This gorgeous reimagining of the myth of Icarus follows a young art thief who has spent his life in service of his father’s elaborate revenge scheme against one man. The prose is lyrical and beautifully written and the story itself does a masterful job of exploring trauma through the lens of first love and found family." Show less

Meagan H.L.: "This gorgeous reimagining of the myth of Icarus follows a young art thief who has spent his life in service of his father’s elaborate r...Show more Meagan H.L.: "This gorgeous reimagining of the myth of Icarus follows a young art thief who has spent his life in service of his father’s elaborate revenge scheme against one man. The prose is lyrical and beautifully written and the story itself does a masterful job of exploring trauma through the lens of first love and found family." Show less

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On A Mushroom Day

On A Mushroom Day

by Baker, Chris

Book - 2024

Susan U.: "Nicely illustrated and informative. Take a walk in the woods after and rain and discover the wonders of the fungi kingdom." Susan U.: "Nicely illustrated and informative. Take a walk in the woods after and rain and discover the wonders of the fungi kingdom." Show less

Susan U.: "Nicely illustrated and informative. Take a walk in the woods after and rain and discover the wonders of the fungi kingdom." Susan U.: "Nicely illustrated and informative. Take a walk in the woods after and rain and discover the wonders of the fungi kingdom." Show less

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by Bullwinkel, Rita

Book - 2024

Jenny P.: "This isn’t a perfect book, but it is one that I can’t stop thinking about. Bullwinkel’s observations about the lives of her characters land hard and fast, just like the punches they deliver and endure. So good." Jenny P.: "This isn’t a perfect book, but it is one that I can’t stop thinking about. Bullwinkel’s observations about the lives of her characters land hard and fast, just like the punches they deliver and endure. So good." Show less

Jenny P.: "This isn’t a perfect book, but it is one that I can’t stop thinking about. Bullwinkel’s observations about the lives of her characters land hard and fast, just like the punches they deliver and endure. So good." Jenny P.: "This isn’t a perfect book, but it is one that I can’t stop thinking about. Bullwinkel’s observations about the lives of her characters land hard and fast, just like the punches they deliver and endure. So good." Show less

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

DVD - 2024

Tommy I.: "A fun follow-up to the original." Tommy I.: "A fun follow-up to the original." Show less

Tommy I.: "A fun follow-up to the original." Tommy I.: "A fun follow-up to the original." Show less

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The Storm We Made

The Storm We Made

by Chan, Vanessa

Book - 2024

Alexandria R.: "A historical fiction family saga set in Malaysia during the Japanese Occupation, which is a setting that I was unfamiliar with." Alexandria R.: "A historical fiction family saga set in Malaysia during the Japanese Occupation, which is a setting that I was unfamiliar with." Show less

Alexandria R.: "A historical fiction family saga set in Malaysia during the Japanese Occupation, which is a setting that I was unfamiliar with." Alexandria R.: "A historical fiction family saga set in Malaysia during the Japanese Occupation, which is a setting that I was unfamiliar with." Show less

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Kindling

Kindling

by Chee, Traci

Book - 2024

Meagan H.L.: "A brutal exploration of war, violence, PTSD, and colonialism inspired by the iconic film, Seven Samurai. This raw, heart-wrenching fant...Show more Meagan H.L.: "A brutal exploration of war, violence, PTSD, and colonialism inspired by the iconic film, Seven Samurai. This raw, heart-wrenching fantasy, told in second-person narration, is unlike anything I’ve read before. While not necessarily an easy book to read, it is an honest look at what happens to the warriors who remain when the battle is over." Show less

Meagan H.L.: "A brutal exploration of war, violence, PTSD, and colonialism inspired by the iconic film, Seven Samurai. This raw, heart-wrenching fant...Show more Meagan H.L.: "A brutal exploration of war, violence, PTSD, and colonialism inspired by the iconic film, Seven Samurai. This raw, heart-wrenching fantasy, told in second-person narration, is unlike anything I’ve read before. While not necessarily an easy book to read, it is an honest look at what happens to the warriors who remain when the battle is over." Show less

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The Fox Wife

The Fox Wife

by Choo, Yangsze

Book - 2024

Liz G.: "This is the best book that I read in 2024. Choo’s novel, set in early 1900’s Manchuria, is part detective story, folktale and multigenerational family saga. Beautiful, sad, and full of rich imagery." Liz G.: "This is the best book that I read in 2024. Choo’s novel, set in early 1900’s Manchuria, is part detective story, folktale and multigenerational family saga. Beautiful, sad, and full of rich imagery." Show less

Liz G.: "This is the best book that I read in 2024. Choo’s novel, set in early 1900’s Manchuria, is part detective story, folktale and multigenerational family saga. Beautiful, sad, and full of rich imagery." Liz G.: "This is the best book that I read in 2024. Choo’s novel, set in early 1900’s Manchuria, is part detective story, folktale and multigenerational family saga. Beautiful, sad, and full of rich imagery." Show less

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Heartless Hunter

Heartless Hunter

by Ciccarelli, Kristen

Book - 2024

Jenna B.: "A witch and witch hunter falling in love, what could go wrong?" Jenna B.: "A witch and witch hunter falling in love, what could go wrong?" Show less

Jenna B.: "A witch and witch hunter falling in love, what could go wrong?" Jenna B.: "A witch and witch hunter falling in love, what could go wrong?" Show less

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Toxic

Toxic

Women, Fame, and the Tabloid 2000s

by Ditum, Sarah

Book - 2024

Jenny P.: "Britney, Paris, Janet…their stories and the stories of six other female celebrities are re-examined in this compelling post-mortem on the tabloid culture of the early aughts." Jenny P.: "Britney, Paris, Janet…their stories and the stories of six other female celebrities are re-examined in this compelling post-mortem on the tabloid culture of the early aughts." Show less

Jenny P.: "Britney, Paris, Janet…their stories and the stories of six other female celebrities are re-examined in this compelling post-mortem on the tabloid culture of the early aughts." Jenny P.: "Britney, Paris, Janet…their stories and the stories of six other female celebrities are re-examined in this compelling post-mortem on the tabloid culture of the early aughts." Show less

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Polar Vortex

Polar Vortex

A Family Memoir

by Dorrance

Book - 2024

Shawna D.: "This graphic novel paints a heartbreaking and relatable story of the love between a mother and daughter as the mom slips deeper into dementia. Warning: have your tissues handy." Shawna D.: "This graphic novel paints a heartbreaking and relatable story of the love between a mother and daughter as the mom slips deeper into dementia. Warning: have your tissues handy." Show less

Shawna D.: "This graphic novel paints a heartbreaking and relatable story of the love between a mother and daughter as the mom slips deeper into dementia. Warning: have your tissues handy." Shawna D.: "This graphic novel paints a heartbreaking and relatable story of the love between a mother and daughter as the mom slips deeper into dementia. Warning: have your tissues handy." Show less

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The People's Joker

The People's Joker

DVD - 2024

Le B.: "This off-kilter coming-of-age story is equal parts hilarious, bizarre, and profoundly moving." Le B.: "This off-kilter coming-of-age story is equal parts hilarious, bizarre, and profoundly moving." Show less

Le B.: "This off-kilter coming-of-age story is equal parts hilarious, bizarre, and profoundly moving." Le B.: "This off-kilter coming-of-age story is equal parts hilarious, bizarre, and profoundly moving." Show less

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The Spellshop

The Spellshop

by Durst, Sarah Beth

Book - 2024

Lilianne F.: "A wonderfully cozy read with a very sweet romance. Perfect for reading in a big comfy chair with a nice cup of something warm. I especially loved all the yummy food!" Lilianne F.: "A wonderfully cozy read with a very sweet romance. Perfect for reading in a big comfy chair with a nice cup of something warm. I especially loved all the yummy food!" Show less

Lilianne F.: "A wonderfully cozy read with a very sweet romance. Perfect for reading in a big comfy chair with a nice cup of something warm. I especially loved all the yummy food!" Lilianne F.: "A wonderfully cozy read with a very sweet romance. Perfect for reading in a big comfy chair with a nice cup of something warm. I especially loved all the yummy food!" Show less

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A Tempest of Tea

A Tempest of Tea

by Faizal, Hafsah

Book - 2024

Jasmine C.: "This book was like a vampiric Six of Crows. The motley crew of characters aren't afraid to be morally grey to find their success--and their revenge." Jasmine C.: "This book was like a vampiric Six of Crows. The motley crew of characters aren't afraid to be morally grey to find their success--and their revenge." Show less

Jasmine C.: "This book was like a vampiric Six of Crows. The motley crew of characters aren't afraid to be morally grey to find their success--and their revenge." Jasmine C.: "This book was like a vampiric Six of Crows. The motley crew of characters aren't afraid to be morally grey to find their success--and their revenge." Show less

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We Are Definitely Human

We Are Definitely Human

by Fang, X.

Book - 2024

Susan U.: "Fun and funny book but also poignant--about treating others kindly." Susan U.: "Fun and funny book but also poignant--about treating others kindly." Show less

Susan U.: "Fun and funny book but also poignant--about treating others kindly." Susan U.: "Fun and funny book but also poignant--about treating others kindly." Show less

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On Call

On Call

A Doctor's Journey in Public Service

by Fauci, Anthony S.

Downloadable Audiobook - 2024

Alexandria R.: "Well-written telling of several public health scares the United States has faced over the years. I highly recommend the audiobook (av...Show more Alexandria R.: "Well-written telling of several public health scares the United States has faced over the years. I highly recommend the audiobook (available on Libby), which he reads. His recounting of his service with patients in the AIDS epidemic and struggles being a figurehead during COVID, among other public health crises, are recounted with emotion. I especially loved his diplomacy exhibited to enable him to make changes to help the American public. 10/10-Cannot recommend enough!" Show less

Alexandria R.: "Well-written telling of several public health scares the United States has faced over the years. I highly recommend the audiobook (av...Show more Alexandria R.: "Well-written telling of several public health scares the United States has faced over the years. I highly recommend the audiobook (available on Libby), which he reads. His recounting of his service with patients in the AIDS epidemic and struggles being a figurehead during COVID, among other public health crises, are recounted with emotion. I especially loved his diplomacy exhibited to enable him to make changes to help the American public. 10/10-Cannot recommend enough!" Show less

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Not Nothing

Not Nothing

by Forman, Gayle

Book - 2024

Sheila G.: "I love how we can learn about life and ourselves so much through intergenerational socializing, even if we are forced to in the beginning such as Alex is in this book." Sheila G.: "I love how we can learn about life and ourselves so much through intergenerational socializing, even if we are forced to in the beginning such as Alex is in this book." Show less

Sheila G.: "I love how we can learn about life and ourselves so much through intergenerational socializing, even if we are forced to in the beginning such as Alex is in this book." Sheila G.: "I love how we can learn about life and ourselves so much through intergenerational socializing, even if we are forced to in the beginning such as Alex is in this book." Show less

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The Countryside

The Countryside

Ten Rural Walks Through Britain and Its Hidden History of Empire

by Fowler, Corinne

Book - 2024

Theresa P.: "Thought-provoking and engaging, this book is filled with beautiful descriptions of the British countryside intertwined with the hidden c...Show more Theresa P.: "Thought-provoking and engaging, this book is filled with beautiful descriptions of the British countryside intertwined with the hidden colonial histories that have affected landscapes around the world, and the way those histories still reverberate in the present day." Show less

Theresa P.: "Thought-provoking and engaging, this book is filled with beautiful descriptions of the British countryside intertwined with the hidden c...Show more Theresa P.: "Thought-provoking and engaging, this book is filled with beautiful descriptions of the British countryside intertwined with the hidden colonial histories that have affected landscapes around the world, and the way those histories still reverberate in the present day." Show less

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Civil War

DVD - 2024

Courtney R.: "You think you know where this story will go, but then it twists around on you mid-movie. It has a great and thoughtful plot that really...Show more Courtney R.: "You think you know where this story will go, but then it twists around on you mid-movie. It has a great and thoughtful plot that really creates a thought provoking storyline. It is a great movie to watch with friends and gather for a discussion afterward." Show less

Courtney R.: "You think you know where this story will go, but then it twists around on you mid-movie. It has a great and thoughtful plot that really...Show more Courtney R.: "You think you know where this story will go, but then it twists around on you mid-movie. It has a great and thoughtful plot that really creates a thought provoking storyline. It is a great movie to watch with friends and gather for a discussion afterward." Show less

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Coming Home

Coming Home

by Griner, Brittney

Book - 2024

Annie B.: "The WNBA star writes about being arrested on drug charges in Russia, her experiences as a prisoner and the efforts it took to finally brin...Show more Annie B.: "The WNBA star writes about being arrested on drug charges in Russia, her experiences as a prisoner and the efforts it took to finally bring her home. Her memoir is an incredible story of love, strength and resilience in the face of horrifying circumstances." Show less

Annie B.: "The WNBA star writes about being arrested on drug charges in Russia, her experiences as a prisoner and the efforts it took to finally brin...Show more Annie B.: "The WNBA star writes about being arrested on drug charges in Russia, her experiences as a prisoner and the efforts it took to finally bring her home. Her memoir is an incredible story of love, strength and resilience in the face of horrifying circumstances." Show less

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The Life Impossible

The Life Impossible

by Haig, Matt

Book - 2024

Scott S.: "This is a worthy follow-up to The Midnight Library. It is a fantastical story of learning to defy and overcome the limitations that we pla...Show more Scott S.: "This is a worthy follow-up to The Midnight Library. It is a fantastical story of learning to defy and overcome the limitations that we place upon ourselves. The book uses just the right amount of magical realism to keep the story going over some heavy subject material." Show less

Scott S.: "This is a worthy follow-up to The Midnight Library. It is a fantastical story of learning to defy and overcome the limitations that we pla...Show more Scott S.: "This is a worthy follow-up to The Midnight Library. It is a fantastical story of learning to defy and overcome the limitations that we place upon ourselves. The book uses just the right amount of magical realism to keep the story going over some heavy subject material." Show less

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Rebel Girl

Rebel Girl

My Life as A Feminist Punk

by Hanna, Kathleen

Book - 2024

Adam F.: "Deep dive into the life of one of Punk Rock’s most iconic individuals. Great stories about the origin of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' feuds with Courtney Love, and her relationship with a Beastie Boy." Adam F.: "Deep dive into the life of one of Punk Rock’s most iconic individuals. Great stories about the origin of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' feuds with Courtney Love, and her relationship with a Beastie Boy." Show less

Adam F.: "Deep dive into the life of one of Punk Rock’s most iconic individuals. Great stories about the origin of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' feuds with Courtney Love, and her relationship with a Beastie Boy." Adam F.: "Deep dive into the life of one of Punk Rock’s most iconic individuals. Great stories about the origin of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' feuds with Courtney Love, and her relationship with a Beastie Boy." Show less

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The Women

The Women

by Hannah, Kristin

Book - 2024

Scott S.: "A common setting told form an uncommon perspective. By bringing forward the underrepresented voice of women who serve in war, we also re-e...Show more Scott S.: "A common setting told form an uncommon perspective. By bringing forward the underrepresented voice of women who serve in war, we also re-examine all of the supporting characters in outer media who often do not get the spotlight. A good read for any history enthusiast, and a great read for anyone who wants a clearer image of the invisible costs of war." Show less

Scott S.: "A common setting told form an uncommon perspective. By bringing forward the underrepresented voice of women who serve in war, we also re-e...Show more Scott S.: "A common setting told form an uncommon perspective. By bringing forward the underrepresented voice of women who serve in war, we also re-examine all of the supporting characters in outer media who often do not get the spotlight. A good read for any history enthusiast, and a great read for anyone who wants a clearer image of the invisible costs of war." Show less

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Bride

Bride

by Hazelwood, Ali

Book - 2024

Theresa P.: "Ali Hazelwood’s typical smart characters and tense slow-burn romance combined with a heavy dose of the supernatural, this book was hilarious and a pleasure to read." Theresa P.: "Ali Hazelwood’s typical smart characters and tense slow-burn romance combined with a heavy dose of the supernatural, this book was hilarious and a pleasure to read." Show less

Theresa P.: "Ali Hazelwood’s typical smart characters and tense slow-burn romance combined with a heavy dose of the supernatural, this book was hilarious and a pleasure to read." Theresa P.: "Ali Hazelwood’s typical smart characters and tense slow-burn romance combined with a heavy dose of the supernatural, this book was hilarious and a pleasure to read." Show less

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Divine Mortals

Divine Mortals

by Helander, Amanda M.

Book - 2024

Jasmine C.: "Mona has the unique ability to name anyone's soulmate (for a price), and refuses to find her own- until her own finds her. I love a like...Show more Jasmine C.: "Mona has the unique ability to name anyone's soulmate (for a price), and refuses to find her own- until her own finds her. I love a likeable unlikable character, and we get just that with Mona. The growth she goes through while moving through her own grief (and agenda) will win you over in the end." Show less

Jasmine C.: "Mona has the unique ability to name anyone's soulmate (for a price), and refuses to find her own- until her own finds her. I love a like...Show more Jasmine C.: "Mona has the unique ability to name anyone's soulmate (for a price), and refuses to find her own- until her own finds her. I love a likeable unlikable character, and we get just that with Mona. The growth she goes through while moving through her own grief (and agenda) will win you over in the end." Show less

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Kagurabachi

Kagurabachi

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by Hokazono, Takeru

Book - 2024

Holden H.: "The son of the world’s best sword blacksmith has made it his mission to recover the six stolen enchanted swords of his father’s legacy. H...Show more Holden H.: "The son of the world’s best sword blacksmith has made it his mission to recover the six stolen enchanted swords of his father’s legacy. How will he fight back? By using a seventh enchanted sword that the world isn’t aware of. Magic swords are cool! The protagonist is inspired by Zoro and many other popular swordsman in manga." Show less

Holden H.: "The son of the world’s best sword blacksmith has made it his mission to recover the six stolen enchanted swords of his father’s legacy. H...Show more Holden H.: "The son of the world’s best sword blacksmith has made it his mission to recover the six stolen enchanted swords of his father’s legacy. How will he fight back? By using a seventh enchanted sword that the world isn’t aware of. Magic swords are cool! The protagonist is inspired by Zoro and many other popular swordsman in manga." Show less

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