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BostonPL_BPL Patrons Recommend: 16 Current Reads

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We asked, you answered! Here are some books fellow BPL patrons are reading right now! Want to recommend a favorite? Tag us on your social media & use #BPLBookWorm to be considered for an upcoming list!

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BostonPL_VeronicaKM

Boston Public Library

16 items

16 items

Parable of the Sower

Parable of the Sower

by Butler, Octavia E.

eBook - 2012

In 2025 California, an eighteen-year-old African American woman, suffering from a hereditary trait that causes her to feel others' pain as well as her own, flees northward from her small community and its desperate savages. In 2025 California, an eighteen-year-old African American woman, suffering from a hereditary trait that causes her to feel others' pain as well as her own, flees northward from her small community and its desperate savages. Show less

In 2025 California, an eighteen-year-old African American woman, suffering from a hereditary trait that causes her to feel others' pain as well as her own, flees northward from her small community and its desperate savages. In 2025 California, an eighteen-year-old African American woman, suffering from a hereditary trait that causes her to feel others' pain as well as her own, flees northward from her small community and its desperate savages. Show less

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The Hidden Girl and Other Stories

The Hidden Girl and Other Stories

by Liu, Ken

eBook - 2020

In his much-anticipated second collection, Liu presents a selection of short science fiction and fantasy stories from the last five years. In his much-anticipated second collection, Liu presents a selection of short science fiction and fantasy stories from the last five years. Show less

In his much-anticipated second collection, Liu presents a selection of short science fiction and fantasy stories from the last five years. In his much-anticipated second collection, Liu presents a selection of short science fiction and fantasy stories from the last five years. Show less

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

by Smith, Betty

eBook - 2009

Young Francie Nolan, having inherited both her father's romantic and her mother's practical nature, struggles to survive and thrive growing up in the slums of Brooklyn in the early twentieth century. Young Francie Nolan, having inherited both her father's romantic and her mother's practical nature, struggles to survive and thrive growing up in the slums of Brooklyn in the early twentieth century. Show less

Young Francie Nolan, having inherited both her father's romantic and her mother's practical nature, struggles to survive and thrive growing up in the slums of Brooklyn in the early twentieth century. Young Francie Nolan, having inherited both her father's romantic and her mother's practical nature, struggles to survive and thrive growing up in the slums of Brooklyn in the early twentieth century. Show less

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Sharks in the Time of Saviors

Sharks in the Time of Saviors

A Novel

by Washburn, Kawai Strong

eBook - 2020

When a child falls overboard and is returned safely to his mother by a shark, his miraculous rescue is hailed as a sign from ancient Hawaiian gods, complicating his family’s troubles amid a collapsing sugarcane industry. When a child falls overboard and is returned safely to his mother by a shark, his miraculous rescue is hailed as a sign from ancient Hawaiian gods, complicating his family’s troubles amid a collapsing sugarcane industry. Show less

When a child falls overboard and is returned safely to his mother by a shark, his miraculous rescue is hailed as a sign from ancient Hawaiian gods, complicating his family’s troubles amid a collapsing sugarcane industry. When a child falls overboard and is returned safely to his mother by a shark, his miraculous rescue is hailed as a sign from ancient Hawaiian gods, complicating his family’s troubles amid a collapsing sugarcane industry. Show less

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Good Omens

Good Omens

by Gaiman, Neil

eBook - 2011

The world is going to end next Saturday, just before dinner, but there's one small problem: the Antichrist has been misplaced. The world is going to end next Saturday, just before dinner, but there's one small problem: the Antichrist has been misplaced. Show less

The world is going to end next Saturday, just before dinner, but there's one small problem: the Antichrist has been misplaced. The world is going to end next Saturday, just before dinner, but there's one small problem: the Antichrist has been misplaced. Show less

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Burn Boston Burn

Burn Boston Burn

"The Largest Arson Case in the History of the Country"

by Miller, Wayne

eBook - 2019

A true story of conspiracy and arson recounts the criminal efforts of nine men, including three Boston cops and a Boston firefighter, to protest cost-saving layoffs in the Boston police and fire departments. A true story of conspiracy and arson recounts the criminal efforts of nine men, including three Boston cops and a Boston firefighter, to protest cost-saving layoffs in the Boston police and fire departments. Show less

A true story of conspiracy and arson recounts the criminal efforts of nine men, including three Boston cops and a Boston firefighter, to protest cost-saving layoffs in the Boston police and fire departments. A true story of conspiracy and arson recounts the criminal efforts of nine men, including three Boston cops and a Boston firefighter, to protest cost-saving layoffs in the Boston police and fire departments. Show less

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The Alice Network

The Alice Network

A Novel

by Quinn, Kate

eBook - 2017

When pregnant American student Charlie St. Clair is banished to Europe by her family to have her baby, she takes the opportunity to head for London to find her missing French cousin. When pregnant American student Charlie St. Clair is banished to Europe by her family to have her baby, she takes the opportunity to head for London to find her missing French cousin. Show less

When pregnant American student Charlie St. Clair is banished to Europe by her family to have her baby, she takes the opportunity to head for London to find her missing French cousin. When pregnant American student Charlie St. Clair is banished to Europe by her family to have her baby, she takes the opportunity to head for London to find her missing French cousin. Show less

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Your House Will Pay

Your House Will Pay

A Novel

by Cha, Steph

eBook - 2019

Grace Park and Shawn Matthews, whose families are connected by a decades-old terrible crime, must contend with the increased tensions in Los Angeles after an unarmed Black teenager is shot by the police. Grace Park and Shawn Matthews, whose families are connected by a decades-old terrible crime, must contend with the increased tensions in Los Angeles after an unarmed Black teenager is shot by the police. Show less

Grace Park and Shawn Matthews, whose families are connected by a decades-old terrible crime, must contend with the increased tensions in Los Angeles after an unarmed Black teenager is shot by the police. Grace Park and Shawn Matthews, whose families are connected by a decades-old terrible crime, must contend with the increased tensions in Los Angeles after an unarmed Black teenager is shot by the police. Show less

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Dear Haiti, Love Alaine

Dear Haiti, Love Alaine

by Moulite, Maika

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

Told in epistolary style through letters, articles, emails and diary entries, a debut novel by sister authors follows the experiences of a Haitian American teen who is sent to work in a Haitian nonprofit. Told in epistolary style through letters, articles, emails and diary entries, a debut novel by sister authors follows the experiences of a Haitian American teen who is sent to work in a Haitian nonprofit. Show less

Told in epistolary style through letters, articles, emails and diary entries, a debut novel by sister authors follows the experiences of a Haitian American teen who is sent to work in a Haitian nonprofit. Told in epistolary style through letters, articles, emails and diary entries, a debut novel by sister authors follows the experiences of a Haitian American teen who is sent to work in a Haitian nonprofit. Show less

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Educated

Educated

A Memoir

by Westover, Tara

eBook - 2018

Westover describes her experiences as a child born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho and her resolve to educate herself well enough to earn an acceptance into a prestigious university and the unfamiliar world beyond. Westover describes her experiences as a child born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho and her resolve to educate herself well enough to earn an acceptance into a prestigious university and the unfamiliar world beyond. Show less

Westover describes her experiences as a child born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho and her resolve to educate herself well enough to earn an acceptance into a prestigious university and the unfamiliar world beyond. Westover describes her experiences as a child born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho and her resolve to educate herself well enough to earn an acceptance into a prestigious university and the unfamiliar world beyond. Show less

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Daisy Jones & the Six

Daisy Jones & the Six

A Novel

by Reid, Taylor Jenkins

eBook - 2019

Two rising 70s rock-and-roll artists are catapulted into stardom when a producer puts them together, a decision that is complicated by a pregnancy and the seductions of fame. Two rising 70s rock-and-roll artists are catapulted into stardom when a producer puts them together, a decision that is complicated by a pregnancy and the seductions of fame. Show less

Two rising 70s rock-and-roll artists are catapulted into stardom when a producer puts them together, a decision that is complicated by a pregnancy and the seductions of fame. Two rising 70s rock-and-roll artists are catapulted into stardom when a producer puts them together, a decision that is complicated by a pregnancy and the seductions of fame. Show less

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A Novel

by Greer, Andrew Sean

eBook - 2017

After receiving an invitation to his ex-boyfriend's wedding, Arthur, a failed novelist on the eve of his fiftieth birthday, embarks on an international journey that finds him falling in love, risking his life, and reinventing himself. After receiving an invitation to his ex-boyfriend's wedding, Arthur, a failed novelist on the eve of his fiftieth birthday, embarks on an international journey that finds him falling in love, risking his life, and reinventing himself. Show less

After receiving an invitation to his ex-boyfriend's wedding, Arthur, a failed novelist on the eve of his fiftieth birthday, embarks on an international journey that finds him falling in love, risking his life, and reinventing himself. After receiving an invitation to his ex-boyfriend's wedding, Arthur, a failed novelist on the eve of his fiftieth birthday, embarks on an international journey that finds him falling in love, risking his life, and reinventing himself. Show less

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Home Fire

Home Fire

A Novel

by Shamsie, Kamila

eBook - 2017

Given a chance to resume a deferred dream years after raising her troubled siblings, Isma worries about the influence of a powerful politician's son who drives the family to choose between love and loyalty, with devastating consequences. Given a chance to resume a deferred dream years after raising her troubled siblings, Isma worries about the influence of a powerful politician's son who drives the family to choose between love and loyalty, with devastating consequences. Show less

Given a chance to resume a deferred dream years after raising her troubled siblings, Isma worries about the influence of a powerful politician's son who drives the family to choose between love and loyalty, with devastating consequences. Given a chance to resume a deferred dream years after raising her troubled siblings, Isma worries about the influence of a powerful politician's son who drives the family to choose between love and loyalty, with devastating consequences. Show less

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Funny in Farsi

Funny in Farsi

A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America

by Dumas, Firoozeh

eBook - 2007

Firoozeh's affectionate autobiography of growing up as an Iranian-American describes her move at age seven from Iran to Southern California, the engaging members of her diverse family, and their struggle with culture shock. Firoozeh's affectionate autobiography of growing up as an Iranian-American describes her move at age seven from Iran to Southern California, the engaging members of her diverse family, and their struggle with culture shock. Show less

Firoozeh's affectionate autobiography of growing up as an Iranian-American describes her move at age seven from Iran to Southern California, the engaging members of her diverse family, and their struggle with culture shock. Firoozeh's affectionate autobiography of growing up as an Iranian-American describes her move at age seven from Iran to Southern California, the engaging members of her diverse family, and their struggle with culture shock. Show less

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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

by Gottlieb, Lori

eBook - 2019

The national advice columnist and best-selling author of toughLOVE presents a behind-the-scenes tour of a therapist's world from the perspective of both a patient and a psychotherapist who found answers in her client's journeys. The national advice columnist and best-selling author of toughLOVE presents a behind-the-scenes tour of a therapist's world from the perspective of both a patient and a psychotherapist who found answers in her client's journeys. Show less

The national advice columnist and best-selling author of toughLOVE presents a behind-the-scenes tour of a therapist's world from the perspective of both a patient and a psychotherapist who found answers in her client's journeys. The national advice columnist and best-selling author of toughLOVE presents a behind-the-scenes tour of a therapist's world from the perspective of both a patient and a psychotherapist who found answers in her client's journeys. Show less

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Convenience Store Woman

Convenience Store Woman

by Murata, Sayaka

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

A Japanese woman who has been working at a convenience store for 18 years, much to the disappointment of her family, finds friendship with an alienated, cynical and bitter young man who becomes her coworker. A Japanese woman who has been working at a convenience store for 18 years, much to the disappointment of her family, finds friendship with an alienated, cynical and bitter young man who becomes her coworker. Show less

A Japanese woman who has been working at a convenience store for 18 years, much to the disappointment of her family, finds friendship with an alienated, cynical and bitter young man who becomes her coworker. A Japanese woman who has been working at a convenience store for 18 years, much to the disappointment of her family, finds friendship with an alienated, cynical and bitter young man who becomes her coworker. Show less

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