BostonPL_BPL Staff Picks: March 2020

A Novel

by Frear, Caz

Book - 2018

Mystery. Cat Kinsella, a London policewoman from a troubled family, is forced to investigate dark secrets in her estranged father's past to solve the murd...Show more Mystery. Cat Kinsella, a London policewoman from a troubled family, is forced to investigate dark secrets in her estranged father's past to solve the murder of a young housewife and the disappearance of a teenage girl years earlier. Narrated by the unforgettable Cat, this compelling police procedural introduces a fresh, brilliant new voice in crime fiction. - Denise D. Show less

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The Mirror & the Light

by Mantel, Hilary

eBook - 2020

Fiction. The third volume in Hilary Mantel's trilogy on the life of Thomas Cromwell, chief minister to King Henry VIII of England is finally out. If you a...Show more Fiction. The third volume in Hilary Mantel's trilogy on the life of Thomas Cromwell, chief minister to King Henry VIII of England is finally out. If you are a fan of the first two volumes (the Booker Award-winning Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies) it is time to get on the waiting list for this entry. It covers Cromwell's final years when he falls out of favor with the mercurial king and ends with his execution on Tower Hill in 1540. - Eileen S. Show less

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Ask Me About My Uterus

A Quest to Make Doctors Believe in Women's Pain

by Norman, Abby

Book - 2018

Memoir. After surviving a troubled childhood, promising student Abby Norman is forced to give up her hard-earned spot at Sarah Lawrence College when she s...Show more Memoir. After surviving a troubled childhood, promising student Abby Norman is forced to give up her hard-earned spot at Sarah Lawrence College when she suffers sudden debilitating pain whose origin baffles every doctor she can afford. In this medical memoir, Norman weaves the wrenching, personal story of her years-long struggle toward an endometriosis diagnosis with a fascinating but grim retelling of the historic inequities in women’s health and medicine. - Jessica M Show less

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The Long Call

by Cleeves, Ann

Book - 2019

Mystery. (Two Rivers #1) When a man with a bird tattoo is found murdered in North Devon, Detective Matthew Venn, now married to his husband, Jonathan, is ...Show more Mystery. (Two Rivers #1) When a man with a bird tattoo is found murdered in North Devon, Detective Matthew Venn, now married to his husband, Jonathan, is forced to return to the strict evangelical community of his childhood to uncover deadly secrets. This was a puzzle of a mystery with refreshingly realistic characters that I found hard to put down. I'm also super excited that this is the first book in Ann Cleeves' new series, so there will be more to look forward to. - JordanD. Show less

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Dark Places

A Novel

by Flynn, Gillian

eBook - 2009

Thriller. Libby Day's mother and sisters were brutally murdered when she was seven years old, and she testified that her older brother, Ben, was the kille...Show more Thriller. Libby Day's mother and sisters were brutally murdered when she was seven years old, and she testified that her older brother, Ben, was the killer. Years later, a secret society obsessed with famous crimes hunts her down, hoping to find evidence that Ben is innocent. Now an angry semi-alcoholic whose funding has run out, Libby agrees to help in return for payment -- but what price must she herself pay for the truth about that awful night? This book is full of terrible, unlikable, thoroughly human people, and I loved it! An engrossing read from start to finish. --Kirsten D. Show less

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The Handmaid's Tale

by Nault, Renee

Graphic Novel - 2019

Dystopian/Graphic novel. Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead, where women are prohibited from holding jobs, reading, and forming friendships. B...Show more Dystopian/Graphic novel. Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead, where women are prohibited from holding jobs, reading, and forming friendships. But Offred remembers the years before Gilead, when she was an independent woman who had a job, a family, and a name of her own. Now, her memories and her will to survive are acts of rebellion. Provocative, startling, prophetic, this stunning graphic novel adaptation of Margaret Atwood's modern classic, is beautifully realized by artist Renee Nault showing the terrifying reality of Gilead, has been brought to vivid life like never before. – Mary D. Show less

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The Quantum Thief

by Rajaniemi, Hannu

Book - 2011

Science Fiction. Noir prison break sci-fi with a heavy dose of theoretical technology. I read this a few years ago and I'm still thinking about the 'gevul...Show more Science Fiction. Noir prison break sci-fi with a heavy dose of theoretical technology. I read this a few years ago and I'm still thinking about the 'gevulot', a physical privacy practice described in the book that entails the exchange of public and private keys between individuals. Wild stuff. -Maty C. Show less

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Near, Far

by Borando, Silvia

Book - 2016

Picture Book. A guessing game and lesson in perspective, clever and artistic enough to keep both children and adults on their toes. Borando first zooms in...Show more Picture Book. A guessing game and lesson in perspective, clever and artistic enough to keep both children and adults on their toes. Borando first zooms in on a small portion of an animal, then zooms out until the whole animal is visible. Is that gray arch an elephant’s trunk or a bird’s tail? -- Rebecca F. Show less

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My Own Devices

True Stories From the Road on Music, Science, and Senseless Love

by Dessa

Book - 2018

Non-Fiction. Dessa is a musician and poet and a rapper with the Doomtree collective in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "My Own Devices" isn't so much a ...Show more Non-Fiction. Dessa is a musician and poet and a rapper with the Doomtree collective in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "My Own Devices" isn't so much a memoir as it is a collection of essays that are connected to people and particular times in her life. Her essays are thoughtful and literary while remaining very personal. The audiobook version of this book is read by Dessa herself, and I highly recommend it. Rebecca H. Show less

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The Bear and the Nightingale

A Novel

by Arden, Katherine

Book - 2017

Fantasy. This is a beautiful and suspenseful book centering around Vasilisa, a young girl living in 14th century Russian wilderness who has hidden magic ...Show more Fantasy. This is a beautiful and suspenseful book centering around Vasilisa, a young girl living in 14th century Russian wilderness who has hidden magic in her blood. I was captivated by the strong female lead, action filled plot, and vivid depictions of Russian folklore. It is the first book in the excellent Winternight trilogy--a wonderful series for anyone who enjoys fantasy or historical fiction. Sarah M. Show less

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This Is How

Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More-- for Young and Old Alike

by Burroughs, Augusten

Book - 2012

Self-Help. This isn't your typical self-help book, Augusten (Running with Scissors) write as if he's talking to a friend, and shares his insights and advi...Show more Self-Help. This isn't your typical self-help book, Augusten (Running with Scissors) write as if he's talking to a friend, and shares his insights and advice for tackling all sorts of life's problems. He's not a doctor or psychologist, just a guy who has been through a lot in life and has some tips to share. -Shane J. Show less

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Our Dining Table

by Ori, Mita

Graphic Novel - 2019

Manga. A pure shot of found family feels straight to the heart! This is ostensibly a romance but the plot is about 50/50 "lonely businessman falls fo...Show more Manga. A pure shot of found family feels straight to the heart! This is ostensibly a romance but the plot is about 50/50 "lonely businessman falls for cute guy in the park who shows him the meaning of basic human decency" and "lonely businessman gets extremely attached to the little kid who wants to eat with him all the time," and it's delightful. And in the middle of this incredibly sweet story, there's a firm and valuable message that you don't have to forgive the people who treated you badly. You don't have to go back to your family if they suck. You can leave them behind and find new people who will love you and become your new family. I absolutely love it. -Veronica KM. Show less

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