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BostonPL_BPL Staff Picks: September 2022

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Every month staff from across the Boston Public Library system recommend their favorite books for all ages across a variety of genres. We hope this list inspires you to keep reading! Some of these titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check our catalog for availability. Place a hold or check one out today and enjoy a good book! #BPLStaffPicks

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Sofi and the Bone Song

Sofi and the Bone Song

by Tooley, Adrienne

eBook - 2022

Teen Fantasy. Sofi has always expected to take over her father's role as a guild musician. So when Lara shows up out of nowhere and wins the position inst...Show more Teen Fantasy. Sofi has always expected to take over her father's role as a guild musician. So when Lara shows up out of nowhere and wins the position instead, Sofi is sure she must have used illegal magic. In order to prove her suspicions, Sofi agrees to "help" Lara on her first journey in the new job. If you love stories where the grumpy character and the sunshine-y character start out as enemies and then fall in love, you've got to check out Adrienne Tooley's books! - Laura B., Central Library Show less

Teen Fantasy. Sofi has always expected to take over her father's role as a guild musician. So when Lara shows up out of nowhere and wins the position inst...Show more Teen Fantasy. Sofi has always expected to take over her father's role as a guild musician. So when Lara shows up out of nowhere and wins the position instead, Sofi is sure she must have used illegal magic. In order to prove her suspicions, Sofi agrees to "help" Lara on her first journey in the new job. If you love stories where the grumpy character and the sunshine-y character start out as enemies and then fall in love, you've got to check out Adrienne Tooley's books! - Laura B., Central Library Show less

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Winter Counts

Winter Counts

A Novel

by Weiden, David Heska Wanbli

eBook - 2020

Fiction. Virgil Wounded Horse is the local enforcer on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, tasked with finding the source of heroin being brou...Show more Fiction. Virgil Wounded Horse is the local enforcer on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, tasked with finding the source of heroin being brought onto the reservation. Everything changes when his nephew lands in the hospital after an overdose. This book was suspenseful and heartfelt. I couldn't put it down and I'm very excited that there's a sequel in the works! - JordanD., Central Library Show less

Fiction. Virgil Wounded Horse is the local enforcer on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, tasked with finding the source of heroin being brou...Show more Fiction. Virgil Wounded Horse is the local enforcer on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, tasked with finding the source of heroin being brought onto the reservation. Everything changes when his nephew lands in the hospital after an overdose. This book was suspenseful and heartfelt. I couldn't put it down and I'm very excited that there's a sequel in the works! - JordanD., Central Library Show less

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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

by Mandanna, Sangu

eBook - 2022

Fantasy Romance. Mika Moon doesn't expect anyone who watches her witch-themed videos to believe she's *actually* a witch. Revealing her paranormal powers ...Show more Fantasy Romance. Mika Moon doesn't expect anyone who watches her witch-themed videos to believe she's *actually* a witch. Revealing her paranormal powers is strictly forbidden by the witch code! But when the mundane guardians of three young witches reach out to her for help, she can't bring herself to say no... I loved this book's perfect combination of found family, slow burn romance, and cozy fantasy vibes, tailor-made for fans of T.J. Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea! - VeronicaKM, Central Library Show less

Fantasy Romance. Mika Moon doesn't expect anyone who watches her witch-themed videos to believe she's *actually* a witch. Revealing her paranormal powers ...Show more Fantasy Romance. Mika Moon doesn't expect anyone who watches her witch-themed videos to believe she's *actually* a witch. Revealing her paranormal powers is strictly forbidden by the witch code! But when the mundane guardians of three young witches reach out to her for help, she can't bring herself to say no... I loved this book's perfect combination of found family, slow burn romance, and cozy fantasy vibes, tailor-made for fans of T.J. Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea! - VeronicaKM, Central Library Show less

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Ironhead, Or, Once A Young Lady

Ironhead, Or, Once A Young Lady

by Rijckeghem, Jean-Claude van

Book - 2022

Teen Historical Fiction. Four months into a marriage with a man more than twice her age, Constance decides to slip away in the middle of the night and joi...Show more Teen Historical Fiction. Four months into a marriage with a man more than twice her age, Constance decides to slip away in the middle of the night and join the fourteenth regiment in Napoleon's army under the guise of a baker's son. Unbeknownst to her, her husband has enlisted her annoying 14-year-old brother, Pieter, to track her down and bring her back. Amid the unforgiving brutality of the French battlefields, Constance must balance the treachery of what she's witnessed and the secret of who she really is. - Amy L., South End Branch Library Show less

Teen Historical Fiction. Four months into a marriage with a man more than twice her age, Constance decides to slip away in the middle of the night and joi...Show more Teen Historical Fiction. Four months into a marriage with a man more than twice her age, Constance decides to slip away in the middle of the night and join the fourteenth regiment in Napoleon's army under the guise of a baker's son. Unbeknownst to her, her husband has enlisted her annoying 14-year-old brother, Pieter, to track her down and bring her back. Amid the unforgiving brutality of the French battlefields, Constance must balance the treachery of what she's witnessed and the secret of who she really is. - Amy L., South End Branch Library Show less

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The Last White Man

The Last White Man

A Novel

by Hamid, Mohsin

eBook - 2022

Literary Fiction. If you haven't already read Mohsin Hamid, take this as your official invitation. He is outstanding. One morning, Anders wakes to find t...Show more Literary Fiction. If you haven't already read Mohsin Hamid, take this as your official invitation. He is outstanding. One morning, Anders wakes to find that his skin has turned dark, his reflection a stranger to him. At first he tells only Oona, an old friend, newly a lover. Soon, reports of similar occurrences surface across the land....The Last White Man invites us to envision a future that dares to reimagine who we think we are, and how we might yet be together. - Karie, Central Library Show less

Literary Fiction. If you haven't already read Mohsin Hamid, take this as your official invitation. He is outstanding. One morning, Anders wakes to find t...Show more Literary Fiction. If you haven't already read Mohsin Hamid, take this as your official invitation. He is outstanding. One morning, Anders wakes to find that his skin has turned dark, his reflection a stranger to him. At first he tells only Oona, an old friend, newly a lover. Soon, reports of similar occurrences surface across the land....The Last White Man invites us to envision a future that dares to reimagine who we think we are, and how we might yet be together. - Karie, Central Library Show less

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The Hacienda

The Hacienda

by Cañas, Isabel

eBook - 2022

Horror. This debut supernatural suspense novel is set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence and includes a remote house, dark secrets, and t...Show more Horror. This debut supernatural suspense novel is set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence and includes a remote house, dark secrets, and the woman pulled into their clutches. The Hacienda was giving me The Haunting of Hill House meets Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca, and I absolutely devoured it. I highly recommend! - Liz B., Fields Corner Branch Library Show less

Horror. This debut supernatural suspense novel is set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence and includes a remote house, dark secrets, and t...Show more Horror. This debut supernatural suspense novel is set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence and includes a remote house, dark secrets, and the woman pulled into their clutches. The Hacienda was giving me The Haunting of Hill House meets Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca, and I absolutely devoured it. I highly recommend! - Liz B., Fields Corner Branch Library Show less

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In Other Lands

In Other Lands

by Brennan, Sarah Rees

eBook - 2017

Teen Fantasy. Elliot Schafer, a jerk with a heart of gold, joins a military training camp in the mystical Borderlands and forms an immediate bond with a y...Show more Teen Fantasy. Elliot Schafer, a jerk with a heart of gold, joins a military training camp in the mystical Borderlands and forms an immediate bond with a young elf named Serene-Heart-in-the-Chaos-of-Battle and Luke Sunborn, the golden son of one of the Borderland's founding families. Over the course of several years, the trio navigates the tricky landscapes of war, diplomacy, and personal relationships. This irreverent, genre-savvy take on the classic portal fantasy is both funny and full of heart. - Puck M., Central Library Show less

Teen Fantasy. Elliot Schafer, a jerk with a heart of gold, joins a military training camp in the mystical Borderlands and forms an immediate bond with a y...Show more Teen Fantasy. Elliot Schafer, a jerk with a heart of gold, joins a military training camp in the mystical Borderlands and forms an immediate bond with a young elf named Serene-Heart-in-the-Chaos-of-Battle and Luke Sunborn, the golden son of one of the Borderland's founding families. Over the course of several years, the trio navigates the tricky landscapes of war, diplomacy, and personal relationships. This irreverent, genre-savvy take on the classic portal fantasy is both funny and full of heart. - Puck M., Central Library Show less

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The Great Stink

The Great Stink

How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem

by Paeff, Colleen

Book - 2021

Children's Nonfiction. If you thought a book about London's first comprehensive sewage system would be gross, you're absolutely right! But it's also info...Show more Children's Nonfiction. If you thought a book about London's first comprehensive sewage system would be gross, you're absolutely right! But it's also informative, enlightening, and has just the right amount of humor (these illustrations are perfect!) The Great Stink touches upon history, engineering principles, public health, and ecology in a way that that's accessible to kids, but even older readers can enjoy. This is one book that you'll keep thinking about long after finishing (and not just when you flush the toilet!) - Patty L, Central Library Show less

Children's Nonfiction. If you thought a book about London's first comprehensive sewage system would be gross, you're absolutely right! But it's also info...Show more Children's Nonfiction. If you thought a book about London's first comprehensive sewage system would be gross, you're absolutely right! But it's also informative, enlightening, and has just the right amount of humor (these illustrations are perfect!) The Great Stink touches upon history, engineering principles, public health, and ecology in a way that that's accessible to kids, but even older readers can enjoy. This is one book that you'll keep thinking about long after finishing (and not just when you flush the toilet!) - Patty L, Central Library Show less

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Interview with the Vampire

Interview with the Vampire

by Rice, Anne

eBook - 2010

Horror. Recounting his first two hundred years of life, a vampire tells of his erotic alliance with Claudia, whose passions are forever locked up in the b...Show more Horror. Recounting his first two hundred years of life, a vampire tells of his erotic alliance with Claudia, whose passions are forever locked up in the body of a child. Rice turned the vampire genre on its ear with this first novel which evolved into one of the most popular series in recent history. This is a marvelous, innovative, and literate tale of the longing for love and the search for redemption. - Shane J., Central Library Show less

Horror. Recounting his first two hundred years of life, a vampire tells of his erotic alliance with Claudia, whose passions are forever locked up in the b...Show more Horror. Recounting his first two hundred years of life, a vampire tells of his erotic alliance with Claudia, whose passions are forever locked up in the body of a child. Rice turned the vampire genre on its ear with this first novel which evolved into one of the most popular series in recent history. This is a marvelous, innovative, and literate tale of the longing for love and the search for redemption. - Shane J., Central Library Show less

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The Keeper of Night

The Keeper of Night

by Baker, Kylie Lee

Book - 2021

Teen Fantasy. Ren, who is half British Reaper and half Japanese Shinigami, has spent centuries collecting the souls of the dead. When she's forced to flee...Show more Teen Fantasy. Ren, who is half British Reaper and half Japanese Shinigami, has spent centuries collecting the souls of the dead. When she's forced to flee to Japan from London, she must push herself beyond her limits to serve the Goddess of Death. This book has some of the best plot twists I've ever read -- I read it six months ago and still think about it all the time! - Morgan H., Chinatown Branch Library Show less

Teen Fantasy. Ren, who is half British Reaper and half Japanese Shinigami, has spent centuries collecting the souls of the dead. When she's forced to flee...Show more Teen Fantasy. Ren, who is half British Reaper and half Japanese Shinigami, has spent centuries collecting the souls of the dead. When she's forced to flee to Japan from London, she must push herself beyond her limits to serve the Goddess of Death. This book has some of the best plot twists I've ever read -- I read it six months ago and still think about it all the time! - Morgan H., Chinatown Branch Library Show less

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Pish, Posh, Said Hieronymus Bosch

Pish, Posh, Said Hieronymus Bosch

by Willard, Nancy

Book - 1991

Children's Picture Book. Ever look at the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch and wonder what his home life must have looked like? Wonder no more with this gorg...Show more Children's Picture Book. Ever look at the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch and wonder what his home life must have looked like? Wonder no more with this gorgeously illustrated picture book! Bosch's put-upon housekeeper has had it with all the weird creatures making her work life a challenge, and Bosch replies "Pish, posh" to her various complaints. Will he manage to get her to stay? - Rebecca H., Central Library Show less

Children's Picture Book. Ever look at the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch and wonder what his home life must have looked like? Wonder no more with this gorg...Show more Children's Picture Book. Ever look at the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch and wonder what his home life must have looked like? Wonder no more with this gorgeously illustrated picture book! Bosch's put-upon housekeeper has had it with all the weird creatures making her work life a challenge, and Bosch replies "Pish, posh" to her various complaints. Will he manage to get her to stay? - Rebecca H., Central Library Show less

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The Honeys

The Honeys

by La Sala, Ryan

Book - 2022

Teen Horror. Idyllic Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy isn't very welcoming to genderfluid Mars, but it's the only place he might discover the truth behind...Show more Teen Horror. Idyllic Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy isn't very welcoming to genderfluid Mars, but it's the only place he might discover the truth behind his twin sister Caroline's death. Her friends, nicknamed The Honeys after the beehives they tend to, hold the key. Mars must find it before the mystery beneath Aspen's perfect appearance swallows him whole. - Kris L. Floater Librarian Show less

Teen Horror. Idyllic Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy isn't very welcoming to genderfluid Mars, but it's the only place he might discover the truth behind...Show more Teen Horror. Idyllic Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy isn't very welcoming to genderfluid Mars, but it's the only place he might discover the truth behind his twin sister Caroline's death. Her friends, nicknamed The Honeys after the beehives they tend to, hold the key. Mars must find it before the mystery beneath Aspen's perfect appearance swallows him whole. - Kris L. Floater Librarian Show less

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Once Upon A River

Once Upon A River

A Novel

by Setterfield, Diane

Book - 2018

Fiction. On a dark midwinter's night in an ancient inn on the River Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while ...Show more Fiction. On a dark midwinter's night in an ancient inn on the River Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while away the hours, when the door bursts open on a grievously wounded stranger. In his arms is the lifeless body of a small child. Hours later, the girl stirs, takes a breath, and returns to life. Is it a miracle? Who is she? Where did she come from? And to whom does she belong? Three families are keen to claim her... - Denise, Central Library Show less

Fiction. On a dark midwinter's night in an ancient inn on the River Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while ...Show more Fiction. On a dark midwinter's night in an ancient inn on the River Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while away the hours, when the door bursts open on a grievously wounded stranger. In his arms is the lifeless body of a small child. Hours later, the girl stirs, takes a breath, and returns to life. Is it a miracle? Who is she? Where did she come from? And to whom does she belong? Three families are keen to claim her... - Denise, Central Library Show less

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Intimacies

Intimacies

by Kitamura, Katie M.

Book - 2021

Fiction. Dread hangs over this story as the unnamed -- and unmoored -- narrator moves to The Hague to begin a job as a interpreter at the International Cr...Show more Fiction. Dread hangs over this story as the unnamed -- and unmoored -- narrator moves to The Hague to begin a job as a interpreter at the International Criminal Court. Kitamura's finely wrought prose considers art and the art of translation, language and power, place and borders. I continue to think about the themes of this novel. - LaurenL, South End Branch Library Show less

Fiction. Dread hangs over this story as the unnamed -- and unmoored -- narrator moves to The Hague to begin a job as a interpreter at the International Cr...Show more Fiction. Dread hangs over this story as the unnamed -- and unmoored -- narrator moves to The Hague to begin a job as a interpreter at the International Criminal Court. Kitamura's finely wrought prose considers art and the art of translation, language and power, place and borders. I continue to think about the themes of this novel. - LaurenL, South End Branch Library Show less

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Moon of the Crusted Snow

Moon of the Crusted Snow

A Novel

by Rice, Waubgeshig

Book - 2018

Fiction. Far to the north, in a remote Anishinaabe community, winter approaches. When all power and networks suddenly fail, the people of the town find th...Show more Fiction. Far to the north, in a remote Anishinaabe community, winter approaches. When all power and networks suddenly fail, the people of the town find themselves cut off from the rest of the world, and it is only through a small number of unexpected arrivals do they learn this phenomenon is widespread. Evan and Nicole, a young couple with two children, are the heart of this story, with one foot in the modern world, and one still holding on to tradition. As the situation grows increasingly dire, and nightmarish dreams reveal real threats, the community morphs into something new in hopes of surviving in a dark new world. - Michael C., Central Library Show less

Fiction. Far to the north, in a remote Anishinaabe community, winter approaches. When all power and networks suddenly fail, the people of the town find th...Show more Fiction. Far to the north, in a remote Anishinaabe community, winter approaches. When all power and networks suddenly fail, the people of the town find themselves cut off from the rest of the world, and it is only through a small number of unexpected arrivals do they learn this phenomenon is widespread. Evan and Nicole, a young couple with two children, are the heart of this story, with one foot in the modern world, and one still holding on to tradition. As the situation grows increasingly dire, and nightmarish dreams reveal real threats, the community morphs into something new in hopes of surviving in a dark new world. - Michael C., Central Library Show less

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How to Build A Human

How to Build A Human

In Seven Evolutionary Steps

by Turner, Pamela S.

Book - 2022

Children's Nonfiction. A delightful exploration of human evolution, delivered in a way that manages to be both amusing and accurate. Extensively illustra...Show more Children's Nonfiction. A delightful exploration of human evolution, delivered in a way that manages to be both amusing and accurate. Extensively illustrated with photographs and art by John Gurche, this is a book which will fascinate young readers, and their parents too. - Cindy, Fields Corner Branch Library Show less

Children's Nonfiction. A delightful exploration of human evolution, delivered in a way that manages to be both amusing and accurate. Extensively illustra...Show more Children's Nonfiction. A delightful exploration of human evolution, delivered in a way that manages to be both amusing and accurate. Extensively illustrated with photographs and art by John Gurche, this is a book which will fascinate young readers, and their parents too. - Cindy, Fields Corner Branch Library Show less

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Super Volcanoes

Super Volcanoes

What They Reveal About Earth and the Worlds Beyond

by Andrews, Robin George

Book - 2022

Nonfiction. A superbly written exploration of the science of volcanoes around the world and across the solar system. After visiting diverse volcanic spots...Show more Nonfiction. A superbly written exploration of the science of volcanoes around the world and across the solar system. After visiting diverse volcanic spots on Earth, the book achieves peak fascination by investigating volcanoes on other planets and moons, revealing the commonalities and distinctions that characterize volcanic activity wherever it occurs. The author's excitement for the subject is effectively conveyed in this thrillingly informative account. - Chris G., Central Library Show less

Nonfiction. A superbly written exploration of the science of volcanoes around the world and across the solar system. After visiting diverse volcanic spots...Show more Nonfiction. A superbly written exploration of the science of volcanoes around the world and across the solar system. After visiting diverse volcanic spots on Earth, the book achieves peak fascination by investigating volcanoes on other planets and moons, revealing the commonalities and distinctions that characterize volcanic activity wherever it occurs. The author's excitement for the subject is effectively conveyed in this thrillingly informative account. - Chris G., Central Library Show less

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