This is perfect for people who love books about books. A. J. Fikry is the proprietor of a bookstore on Alice Island, and his life is not going to plan. A mysterious package arrives at the bookstore and changes everything.

Adult; Fiction; Romance

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Set in France in 1939 it tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion, and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France.

Adult; Historical Fiction

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This is a book set in 1939 when Liesel discovers The Gravedigger’s Handbook, which was left behind there by accident, and turns into her first act of book thievery. This was a story that stayed with me long after she read the last page.

Teen; Historical Fiction

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Follow January Scaller’s journey as she learns about herself and the artifacts that decorate the halls of a mansion, especially a book that smells like another world.

Adult; Fantasy

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Did you know that the audiobook version is narrated by Tom Hanks, which increases the enjoyment of it immensely? The story follows a brother and sister over many decades and the eponymous house features prominently. Those who love a good sibling story and those who know that a home is far more than just four walls and a roof will enjoy this one. Patchett paints a vivid picture with her writing and Hanks breathes even more life into the interesting characters with his narration.

Adult; Historical Fiction

Stacey, Technical Services

Bride & Prejudice is a movie retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in contemporary India. It’s available to watch on Hoopla.

Adult; Movie

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