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• The Reading List

  Adams, Sara Nisha

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  In a quiet London borough, grief-stricken Mukesh and bright teenager Aleisha form an unexpected bond through a shared reading list, discovering the healing power of fiction and finding joy in their lives again.

• The Littlest Library

  Alexander, Poppy

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  Jess Metcalf's quiet life is upended after her grandmother's death and losing her job, prompting her to turn an old red phone box into a community library in the English countryside. This heartwarming story follows Jess as she rebuilds her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What You Are Looking for Is in the Library

  Aoyama, Michiko, 1970-

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  Sayuri Komachi, Tokyo's enigmatic librarian, provides visitors with book recommendations that help them achieve their dreams and find purpose. This inspirational tale highlights the magic of libraries, the discovery of connection, and the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Personal Librarian

  Benedict, Marie

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  Belle da Costa Greene, J.P. Morgan's personal librarian, becomes a powerful figure in New York's art and book world while guarding her secret African American heritage. This tale explores her remarkable intellect, style, and the lengths…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Book of Doors

  Brown, Gareth

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  When her favorite customer, a lonely yet charming old man, dies right in front of her, Cassie holds on to the last book he was reading, which turns out to be a rare volume that has great power and she is tasked with protecting it from…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Lions of Fifth Avenue

  Davis, Fiona, 1966-

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  In 1913, Laura Lyons' life takes a dramatic turn when she pursues journalism, challenges societal norms, and faces a theft scandal at the New York Public Library. Eighty years later, her granddaughter Sadie Donovan, now a curator, grapples…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Librarianist

  deWitt, Patrick, 1975-

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  Bob Comet, a retired librarian in Oregon, finds new purpose and community through volunteering at a senior center, unveiling the rich and turbulent story behind his seemingly quiet life. Portland author Patrick deWitt's novel, "The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Woman in the Library

  Gentill, Sulari

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  In the Boston Public Library's reading room, a woman's scream brings together four strangers who form an unexpected friendship while waiting for permission to leave the crime scene. As their stories unfold, one of them may be a murderer,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Midnight Library

  Haig, Matt, 1975-

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  Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, a mystical place where every book offers a chance to live a different life based on past choices. Through this enchanting journey, she explores various alternate realities and ultimately…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Book of Lost Names

  Harmel, Kristin

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  Eva Traube Abrams, a semi-retired librarian, is jolted by a photograph of The Book of Lost Names, a text tied to her past during World War II. As a graduate student in 1942, she forged identity documents for Jewish children in France,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Library for the War-wounded

  Helfer, Monika, 1947-

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  Inspired by the author's family history, this...story transports us to the aftermath of World War II where her father, Josef Helfer, after returning from the war an amputee, managed a convalescent home for the war-wounded and became…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dark Library

  Martinez, Cyrille, 1972-

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  In a library where books are alive, each with its own personality and preferences, the stories follow characters like the opinionated Angry Young Book and the diligent Red Librarian. As workers arrive to digitize every book, the narrative…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Such a Library!

  a Yiddish Folktale Re-imagined

  Nadler, Jill Ross

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  Stevie craves quiet until he meets Miss Understood, a magical librarian whose books come to life and wreak havoc, in this modern day twist on an old Yiddish folktale.

• The Seaside Library

  Novak, Brenda

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  Twenty years after a tragedy on Mariners Island, Ariana returns to face new evidence that questions the past and the trust between her, Ivy, and Cam. As they confront buried secrets, they must navigate their intertwined histories and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Underground Library

  Ryan, Jennifer (Jennifer L.)

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  In the face of German attacks, Juliet Lansdown transforms Bethnal Green Library into a safe haven, supported by Katie Upwood and Jewish refugee Sofie Baumann. Despite numerous tragedies, the trio's determination to preserve their community…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Last Chance Library

  Sampson, Freya

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  June Jones, a shy and reclusive librarian, fights to save her beloved local library from closure, discovering life-changing friendships and reconnecting with her old school friend Alex Chen along the way. As she opens herself up to her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wishing Game

  Shaffer, Meg

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  Lucy, a teacher's aide with a love for books, is invited to compete for the final novel in the iconic Clock Island series on the author's private island. This high-stakes competition delves into themes of personal transformation, the power…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cartographers

  Shepherd, Peng

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  In this highly imaginative thriller, Nell Young, a passionate cartographer, discovers a mysterious and valuable map in her deceased father's belongings. As she delves into a dangerous journey to uncover her family's dark secrets, the novel…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How Can I Help You

  Sims, Laura, 1973-

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  Margo, hiding from her dark past as a nurse suspected of killing patients, finds sanctuary working as a library clerk until Patricia, a new librarian and failed novelist, becomes obsessed with uncovering her secrets. This psychological…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Paris Library

  Skeslien Charles, Janet

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  In 1939 Paris, Odile Souchet's life is upended by World War II, leading her and her fellow librarians to join the Resistance using books as their weapon. Decades later, in 1983 Montana, Odile's mysterious past intertwines with her neighbor…Read moreRead more of this annotation