BostonPL_BPL Staff Picks: September 2023Like this list

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• When the Sky Glows

  Beckerman, Nell Cross, 1973-

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  Children's Nonfiction. Beckerman provides young readers with simple scientific explanations of some of the most beautiful, colorful, naturally occurring phenomenon in the world. David Litchfield's luscious illustrations are a feast for the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bewitching Hour

  a Tara Prequel

  Poston, Ashley,

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  Teen Fantasy. When Tara and her family move to Vermont after her mother's death, Tara plans to keep a low profile. Instead, this teen witch finds herself at the center of a murder investigation...and falling for a witch hunter. For fans of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Moves the Dead

  Kingfisher, T.,

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  Gothic Horror. A re-imagining of Edgar Allen Poe's 'The House Of Usher', this gothic horror will keep you engaged until the very end. I enjoyed this book because it was full of creepy ambiance and mystery. -Shane J., Charlestown Branch…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Teachers

  a Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession

  Robbins, Alexandra, 1976-

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  Nonfiction. This is a brutal exposé of the American educational system, as shown through the eyes of three teachers. Robbins brings us through one school year at breakneck pace, cutting the narrative with close examinations of the biggest…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stolen

  a Novel

  Laestadius, Ann-Helen,

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  Fiction. Ann-Helén Laestadius is a lauded author from Sweden, of Sámi and Tornedalian descent: two of Sweden's national minorities, and in tackling this multi-faceted novel, she barely misses a step while addressing the bigotry, cruelty,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Still Belong

  Day, Christine, 1993-

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  Children's Realistic Fiction. A day in the life of an Indigenous middle schooler, like a kid's version of 16 Candles. -Maggie L., Central Library

• The History of Martha's Vineyard

  How We Got to Where We Are

  Railton, Arthur R.

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  Nonfiction. A history of Martha's Vineyard, from its geological origins and colonization, to its place in the modern imagination as an exclusive summer destination. Breezy writing makes this local history so enjoyable to read even as it…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sisters of the Vast Black

  Rather, Lina,

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  Science Fiction. Nuns! In! Space! They tool about from one distant outpost to another, helping the sick, baptizing the faithful, and spreading the Good Word. They live in a living ship, which is some kind of genetically engineered mollusk.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories

  Liu, Ken, 1976-

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  Fiction. From the translator of the famed trilogy "Remembrance of Earth's Past" comes a collection of short stories as equally striking and beautiful. -Karie S., Central Library

• You Know Her

  Jennett, Meagan, 1989-

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  Mystery. A lyrical thriller that follows bartender Sophie’s descent as her frustration with men — their unwelcome touches and entitled movements — grows into rage and violent hatred. Sophie befriends detective Nora, a cop investigating a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

  Hibbert, Talia

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  Teen Fiction. Bradley and Celine used to be best friends before Brad ditched her to be friends with the popular crowd. Now, they're academic rivals who find themselves competing for the same scholarship through a wilderness-survival…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Good Hair Day

  Trimmer, Christian,

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  Children's Picture Book. What little Noah really wants for his birthday is to have long, beautiful hair like his mom and his sister. All the boys he knows have short hair, so he has to have short hair too, right? It warmed my heart seeing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mooncakes

  Walker, Suzanne (Suzanne Wakeen),

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  Teen Graphic Novel. Hard-of-hearing teen witch Nova reconnects with her childhood friend Tam, a non-binary werewolf. As the two navigate their growing feelings for each other, they also must defeat a fellow witch who's turned evil. The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Murder Is a Piece of Cake

  Burns, Valerie

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  Cozy Mystery. Maddy Montgomery’s life has never been busier: prepping for the Spring Festival, helping her lovesick English mastiff, and solving a murder before the blame falls on her friends! The second book in the Baker Street Mysteries…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We See Each Other

  A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film

  Anderson, Tre'vell

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  Essays. Anderson guides us through the history of trans and gender non-conforming media representation, with an emphasis on the Black trans femme experience. This book gave me context for the way that our mainstream culture portrays and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Last Word

  a Novel

  Adams, Taylor,

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  Thriller. After leaving a one-star review of a poorly-written horror book, Emma Carpenter starts believing she is being stalked by the author. This is a fast paced thriller with twists and turns that kept me guessing! -Alea S., Central…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Perfect Vintage

  a Novel

  Fagan, Chelsea,

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  Romance. Lea Mortimer prides herself on her business skills, which she uses to rehabilitate downtrodden French countryside manors into exquisite bed-and-breakfasts. But even though she's carefully researched every member of the family to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Were Made for These Times

  Ten Lessons on Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption

  Lingo, Kaira Jewel,

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  Nonfiction. Meditation teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo offers simple and effective lessons and techniques for moving through upheaval, loss, and crisis. The perfect read for those experiencing eco-anxiety. -Emily T., Connolly Branch Library

• Kiss the Girl

  Córdova, Zoraida,

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  Romance. An anonymous night of freedom for pop star Ariel del Mar ends with her deciding to join up-and-coming songwriter Eric Reyes on tour — as his roadie! This book has everything I want in a contemporary romance: the meet-cute, the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Billy Summers

  a Novel

  King, Stephen, 1947-

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  Fiction. Billy Summers is a killer for hire and he'll only agree to a contract if the target is a truly bad person. Now he wants out but is offered one last hit... This crime novel had me rooting for Billy from page one! -Denise D.,…Read moreRead more of this annotation