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• I Blame My Shelf: A Hillsboro Public Library podcast

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  Tune in to the October 5th episode of I Blame My Shelf to hear librarians Elena and Christie discuss as many of these books as they can squeeze in, plus a bonus chat with librarian Karen on the latest, greatest witchy reads to add some magic to your…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• State of Terror

  Clinton, Hillary Rodham

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  Not to be outdone by her husband and the political thrillers he's authored with James Patterson, Hillary Clinton has teamed up with superstar mystery writer Louise Penny to write a political thriller about (what else?) a newly appointed Secretary of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Lincoln Highway

  Towles, Amor,

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  Set in 1950's America, 18 yr old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the juvenile work farm where he has just served fifteen months for involuntary manslaughter. His plans and good intentions all go awry when friends from the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Spindle Splintered

  Harrow, Alix E.,

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  A new version on the classic Sleeping Beauty told with a modern reimaging. Zinna does not expect to live past her 21st birthday, but unexpected things happen and she finds herself falling through worlds with another sleeping beauty. Here destiny is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Three Sisters

  Morris, Heather (Screenwriter),

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  The conclusion to the trilogy that began with The Tattooist of Auschwitz. This story overlaps with the previous book, Cilka's Story, and follows sisters Livia, Magda, and Cibi after their narrow escape from the Nazi death march away from Auschwitz…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky

  Verble, Margaret,

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  Set in 1926 Nashville, this story follows a death-defying young Cherokee horse-diver who, with her companions from the Glendale Park Zoo, must get to the bottom of a mystery that spans centuries. Said to be Louise Erdrich meets Karen Russell in this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Holly Jolly Diwali

  Lalli, Sonya

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  Sonya Lalli writes lighthearted reads about independent Indian women with meddling families. Always-practical data analyst Niki decides to throw caution to the wind for once and book a last-minute flight to Mumbai for her friend's wedding and the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Perks of Loving a Wallflower

  Ridley, Erica,

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  Do you love the Bridgertons but wish they were a little more, well, wild? If so, you'll love the Wynchesters! This second volume follows master of disguise Tommy Wynchester in her pursuit of the lovely bluestocking Philippa, who is not thrilled with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Apollo Murders

  Hadfield, Chris

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  For fans of Andy Weir, Clive Cussler, and Tom Clancy. A debut thriller with a journey into the dark heart of the space race. NASA is about to launch Apollo 18 as a scientific mission, but it has a darker objective. Full of technical detail and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Taste

  My Life Through Food

  Tucci, Stanley,

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  An intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen. Stanley Tucci reflects on the intersection of food and life, presents a heartfelt and delicious memoir of life in and out of the kitchen that takes readers on a gastronomic journey…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Carnival of Snackery: Diaries (2003-2020)

  Sedaris, David

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  Sedaris's second volume of diary entries, following Theft by Finding (2017), takes readers on an eclectic journey through three presidential administrations, multiple street fights, and literally dirty jokes. Sedaris's trademark sardonic wit shines…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On Animals

  Orlean, Susan,

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  Susan Orlean gathers a lifetime of musings, meditations, and in-depth profiles about animals. She examines animal-human relationships and celebrates the cross-species connections that grace our collective existence.

• Silverview

  Le Carré, John, 1931-2020,

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  This posthumously published novel from the giant of espionage fiction was in manuscript form at the time of the author's death and was prepared for publication by his son at Le Carré's request. This final work explores the dark side of government…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Crossroads

  Franzen, Jonathan,

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  This first volume in a planned trilogy marks the beginning of a literary family saga set over the course of three generations. In Crossroads, we meet the flawed and often self-destructive members of the Hildebrandt clan in a small Midwestern town…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Oh William!

  a Novel

  Strout, Elizabeth,

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  Elizabeth Strout returns to her beloved character Lucy Barton, this time exploring her relationship with her first husband, William, who has also been a close friend and confidant at various points in her life. The novel "traces the enduring bond…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Know You Remember

  Alsterdal, Tove

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  A suspenseful and intricate police procedural set in a rich Scandinavian atmosphere. This book blends the past and present stories of a missing girl, a hidden body, a cover-up, and old sins with twists where nothing is what it seems. Once you get…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All the Feels

  a Novel

  Dade, Olivia,

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  In this romcom, a follow-up to Spoiler Alert, a mischievous actor with a scandalous reputation is given a minder to keep him out of trouble during the lead-up to the finale of TV's biggest show, in which he plays a major role. Alex is determined to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told

  Wolk, Douglas

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  Marvel Comics has published over half a million pages of material since its first issue in 1961. Douglas Wolk set out to read them ALL. In this book, he traces the history of the comics giant alongside the history of the US itself, identifying the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Vespertine

  Rogerson, Margaret

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  In this dark YA fantasy, a young nun in training must make a deal with a revenant, an undead spirit with immense power, and allow it to share her body in order to survive an attack on her monastery and prevent an even more powerful dark power from…Read moreRead more of this annotation