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Staff Picks--Adults (December 2024)

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Beautiful Ugly

Beautiful Ugly

by Feeney, Alice

Book - 20250114

The million-copy bestselling Queen of Twists Alice Feeney returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage. . . . . . And revenge. The million-copy bestselling Queen of Twists Alice Feeney returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage. . . . . . And revenge. Show less

The million-copy bestselling Queen of Twists Alice Feeney returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage. . . . . . And revenge. The million-copy bestselling Queen of Twists Alice Feeney returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage. . . . . . And revenge. Show less

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Onyx Storm (Standard Edition)

Onyx Storm (Standard Edition)

by Yarros, Rebecca

Book - 20250121

They need an army. They need power. They need magic . And they need the one thing only Violet can find--the truth. But a storm is coming… and not everyone can survive its wrath. They need an army. They need power. They need magic . And they need the one thing only Violet can find--the truth. But a storm is coming… and not everyone can survive its wrath. Show less

They need an army. They need power. They need magic . And they need the one thing only Violet can find--the truth. But a storm is coming… and not everyone can survive its wrath. They need an army. They need power. They need magic . And they need the one thing only Violet can find--the truth. But a storm is coming… and not everyone can survive its wrath. Show less

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Black In Blues: How A Color Tells The Story Of My People

Black In Blues: How A Color Tells The Story Of My People

by Perry, Imani

Book - 20250128

A surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue, and its fascinating role in Black history and culture, from National Book Award winner Imani Perry. – Provided by publisher A surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue, and its fascinating role in Black history and culture, from National Book Award winner Imani Perry. – Provided by publisher Show less

A surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue, and its fascinating role in Black history and culture, from National Book Award winner Imani Perry. – Provided by publisher A surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue, and its fascinating role in Black history and culture, from National Book Award winner Imani Perry. – Provided by publisher Show less

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We Do Not Part

We Do Not Part

by Kang, Han

Book - 20250121

One morning in December, Kyungha receives a message from her friend Inseon saying she has been hospitalized in Seoul and asking that Kyungha join her urgently. One morning in December, Kyungha receives a message from her friend Inseon saying she has been hospitalized in Seoul and asking that Kyungha join her urgently. Show less

One morning in December, Kyungha receives a message from her friend Inseon saying she has been hospitalized in Seoul and asking that Kyungha join her urgently. One morning in December, Kyungha receives a message from her friend Inseon saying she has been hospitalized in Seoul and asking that Kyungha join her urgently. Show less

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The Harder I Fight The More I Love You: A Memoir

The Harder I Fight The More I Love You: A Memoir

by Case, Neko

Book - 20250128

Musician Nikko Case brings her trademark candor and precision to a memoir that traces her evolution from an invisible girl "raised by two dogs and a ...Show more Musician Nikko Case brings her trademark candor and precision to a memoir that traces her evolution from an invisible girl "raised by two dogs and a space heater" in rural Washington state to her improbable emergence as an internationally-acclaimed talent. – Provided by publisher Show less

Musician Nikko Case brings her trademark candor and precision to a memoir that traces her evolution from an invisible girl "raised by two dogs and a ...Show more Musician Nikko Case brings her trademark candor and precision to a memoir that traces her evolution from an invisible girl "raised by two dogs and a space heater" in rural Washington state to her improbable emergence as an internationally-acclaimed talent. – Provided by publisher Show less

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More Or Less Maddy

More Or Less Maddy

by Genova, Lisa

Book - 20250114

A breathless, riveting novel about a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability and approval found in a traditionally "normal" life for a career in stand-up comedy. A breathless, riveting novel about a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability and approval found in a traditionally "normal" life for a career in stand-up comedy. Show less

A breathless, riveting novel about a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability and approval found in a traditionally "normal" life for a career in stand-up comedy. A breathless, riveting novel about a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability and approval found in a traditionally "normal" life for a career in stand-up comedy. Show less

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Save Our Souls

Save Our Souls

The True Story of A Castaway Family, Treachery, and Murder

by Pearl, Matthew

Book - 2025

The unbelievable true story of a real-life Swiss Family Robinson who faced sharks, shipwreck, and betrayal when their shipping vessel capsized in 1887. – Provided by publisher The unbelievable true story of a real-life Swiss Family Robinson who faced sharks, shipwreck, and betrayal when their shipping vessel capsized in 1887. – Provided by publisher Show less

The unbelievable true story of a real-life Swiss Family Robinson who faced sharks, shipwreck, and betrayal when their shipping vessel capsized in 1887. – Provided by publisher The unbelievable true story of a real-life Swiss Family Robinson who faced sharks, shipwreck, and betrayal when their shipping vessel capsized in 1887. – Provided by publisher Show less

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Good Dirt

Good Dirt

by Wilkerson, Charmaine

Book - 20250128

The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in this moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in this moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick Show less

The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in this moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in this moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick Show less

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Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made The King

Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made The King

by Lauterbach, Preston

Book - 20250107

Lauterbach examines the lives, music, legacies, and interactions with Elvis Presley of the four innovative Black artists who created a style that would co...Show more Lauterbach examines the lives, music, legacies, and interactions with Elvis Presley of the four innovative Black artists who created a style that would come to be known as Rock 'n' Roll: Little Junior Parker, Big Mama Thornton, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, and Beale Street guitarist Calvin Newborn. – Provided by publisher Show less

Lauterbach examines the lives, music, legacies, and interactions with Elvis Presley of the four innovative Black artists who created a style that would co...Show more Lauterbach examines the lives, music, legacies, and interactions with Elvis Presley of the four innovative Black artists who created a style that would come to be known as Rock 'n' Roll: Little Junior Parker, Big Mama Thornton, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, and Beale Street guitarist Calvin Newborn. – Provided by publisher Show less

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What Happened To The McCrays?

What Happened To The McCrays?

by Lange, Tracey

Book - 20250114

From New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange, a poignant story about the resilience of family, the importance of community, and the magic of middle school hockey. From New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange, a poignant story about the resilience of family, the importance of community, and the magic of middle school hockey. Show less

From New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange, a poignant story about the resilience of family, the importance of community, and the magic of middle school hockey. From New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange, a poignant story about the resilience of family, the importance of community, and the magic of middle school hockey. Show less

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Talk

Talk

The New Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves

by Wood Brooks, Alison

Book - 2025

A groundbreaking book that reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on our relationships in work and life. – Provided by publisher A groundbreaking book that reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on our relationships in work and life. – Provided by publisher Show less

A groundbreaking book that reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on our relationships in work and life. – Provided by publisher A groundbreaking book that reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on our relationships in work and life. – Provided by publisher Show less

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The Life Of Herod The Great

The Life Of Herod The Great

by Hurston, Zora Neale

Book - 20250107

A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great--not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of valor and vision. A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great--not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of valor and vision. Show less

A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great--not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of valor and vision. A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great--not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of valor and vision. Show less

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The Sinners All Bow

The Sinners All Bow

Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne

by Dawson, Kate Winkler

Book - 2025

The true story of the scandalous murder investigation that became the inspiration for both Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter and the first true-crime book published in America. – Provided by publisher The true story of the scandalous murder investigation that became the inspiration for both Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter and the first true-crime book published in America. – Provided by publisher Show less

The true story of the scandalous murder investigation that became the inspiration for both Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter and the first true-crime book published in America. – Provided by publisher The true story of the scandalous murder investigation that became the inspiration for both Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter and the first true-crime book published in America. – Provided by publisher Show less

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Johnny Careless

Johnny Careless

by Wade, Kevin

Book - 2025

"A fast-moving classic crime novel" (John Sandford) crafted by the veteran screenwriter and showrunner for the acclaimed police procedural series Blue Bloods, Johnny Careless is Kevin Wade's razor-sharp debut novel. - provided by publisher "A fast-moving classic crime novel" (John Sandford) crafted by the veteran screenwriter and showrunner for the acclaimed police procedural series Blue Bloods, Johnny Careless is Kevin Wade's razor-sharp debut novel. - provided by publisher Show less

"A fast-moving classic crime novel" (John Sandford) crafted by the veteran screenwriter and showrunner for the acclaimed police procedural series Blue Bloods, Johnny Careless is Kevin Wade's razor-sharp debut novel. - provided by publisher "A fast-moving classic crime novel" (John Sandford) crafted by the veteran screenwriter and showrunner for the acclaimed police procedural series Blue Bloods, Johnny Careless is Kevin Wade's razor-sharp debut novel. - provided by publisher Show less

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The Survivor

The Survivor

How I Made It Through Six Concentration Camps and Became A Nazi Hunter

by Lewkowicz, Josef/ Calvin, Michael (CON)

Book - 2025

The remarkable story of Josef Lewkowicz, a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor who became a Nazi hunter. – Provided by publisher The remarkable story of Josef Lewkowicz, a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor who became a Nazi hunter. – Provided by publisher Show less

The remarkable story of Josef Lewkowicz, a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor who became a Nazi hunter. – Provided by publisher The remarkable story of Josef Lewkowicz, a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor who became a Nazi hunter. – Provided by publisher Show less

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Beg, Borrow, Or Steal

Beg, Borrow, Or Steal

by Adams, Sarah

Book - 20250107

Two feuding second-grade teachers (and neighbors) find themselves teaming up in this new rivals-to-lovers romance set in Rome, Kentucky--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Rule Book and Practice Makes Perfect . Two feuding second-grade teachers (and neighbors) find themselves teaming up in this new rivals-to-lovers romance set in Rome, Kentucky--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Rule Book and Practice Makes Perfect . Show less

Two feuding second-grade teachers (and neighbors) find themselves teaming up in this new rivals-to-lovers romance set in Rome, Kentucky--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Rule Book and Practice Makes Perfect . Two feuding second-grade teachers (and neighbors) find themselves teaming up in this new rivals-to-lovers romance set in Rome, Kentucky--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Rule Book and Practice Makes Perfect . Show less

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Three Wild Dogs (and The Truth): A Memoir

Three Wild Dogs (and The Truth): A Memoir

by Zusak, Markus

Book - 20250121

In this poignant, funny, and disarmingly honest memoir, the bestselling author of The Book Thief tells of his family's adoption of three troublesome rescue dogs. – Provided by publisher In this poignant, funny, and disarmingly honest memoir, the bestselling author of The Book Thief tells of his family's adoption of three troublesome rescue dogs. – Provided by publisher Show less

In this poignant, funny, and disarmingly honest memoir, the bestselling author of The Book Thief tells of his family's adoption of three troublesome rescue dogs. – Provided by publisher In this poignant, funny, and disarmingly honest memoir, the bestselling author of The Book Thief tells of his family's adoption of three troublesome rescue dogs. – Provided by publisher Show less

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Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

by Hendrix, Grady

Book - 2025

Set in Florida in the 1970s, Grady Hendrix's newest novel follows five young women in a home for unwed mothers who find a guide to witchcraft. - provided by the publisher Set in Florida in the 1970s, Grady Hendrix's newest novel follows five young women in a home for unwed mothers who find a guide to witchcraft. - provided by the publisher Show less

Set in Florida in the 1970s, Grady Hendrix's newest novel follows five young women in a home for unwed mothers who find a guide to witchcraft. - provided by the publisher Set in Florida in the 1970s, Grady Hendrix's newest novel follows five young women in a home for unwed mothers who find a guide to witchcraft. - provided by the publisher Show less

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I Am Nobody's Slave

I Am Nobody's Slave

How Uncovering My Family's History Set Me Free

by Hawkins, Lee

Book - 2025

A Pulitzer Prize finalist examines his family's legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir - a soulful, shocking, and spellbinding read. – Provided by publisher A Pulitzer Prize finalist examines his family's legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir - a soulful, shocking, and spellbinding read. – Provided by publisher Show less

A Pulitzer Prize finalist examines his family's legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir - a soulful, shocking, and spellbinding read. – Provided by publisher A Pulitzer Prize finalist examines his family's legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir - a soulful, shocking, and spellbinding read. – Provided by publisher Show less

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The Stolen Queen

The Stolen Queen

by Davis, Fiona

Book - 20250107

From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City's most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back. From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City's most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back. Show less

From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City's most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back. From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City's most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back. Show less

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Y2k

Y2k

How the 2000s Became Everything Essays on the Future That Never Was

by Shade, Colette

Book - 2025

A delightfully nostalgic and bitingly told exploration about how the early 2000s forever changed us and the world we live in. – Provided by publisher A delightfully nostalgic and bitingly told exploration about how the early 2000s forever changed us and the world we live in. – Provided by publisher Show less

A delightfully nostalgic and bitingly told exploration about how the early 2000s forever changed us and the world we live in. – Provided by publisher A delightfully nostalgic and bitingly told exploration about how the early 2000s forever changed us and the world we live in. – Provided by publisher Show less

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Too Soon

Too Soon

A Novel

by Shamieh, Betty

Book - 2025

A funny, sexy, and heart-wrenching literary debut that explores exile, ambition, and hope across three generations of Palestinian American women. - provided by publisher A funny, sexy, and heart-wrenching literary debut that explores exile, ambition, and hope across three generations of Palestinian American women. - provided by publisher Show less

A funny, sexy, and heart-wrenching literary debut that explores exile, ambition, and hope across three generations of Palestinian American women. - provided by publisher A funny, sexy, and heart-wrenching literary debut that explores exile, ambition, and hope across three generations of Palestinian American women. - provided by publisher Show less

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