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Wednesday, Oct.18

Staff Picks

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Think of a Number

Dave Gurney is a brilliant “retired” NYPD detective who is drawn back into a baffling crime. Gurney is clever, intense, and sees the big picture. Great characters, including Dave’s wife, who pushes him to stay retired. First in a series.

Laurie, Shirlington Branch Library

2017-09-22T18:05:06+00:00

Laurie, Shirlington Branch Library

cover of "Think of a Number"
Dave Gurney is a brilliant “retired” NYPD detective who is drawn back into a baffling crime. Gurney is clever, intense, and sees the big picture. Great characters, including Dave’s wife, who pushes him to stay retired. First in a series.
graphic of signed paper contract

Legal Forms Library

Renting a house? Selling a car? Need contractor bids? There’s a form for that! Find free Virginia and US legal forms on the library website.

Sally, Materials Management

2017-09-22T18:12:18+00:00

Sally, Materials Management

graphic of signed paper contract
Renting a house? Selling a car? Need contractor bids? There’s a form for that! Find free Virginia and US legal forms on the library website.
cover of "The Underground Abductor"

The Underground Abductor

In this installment of Hazadous Tales, Hale tells the story of Araminta Ross, a slave who risked everything to be free. Once she made it, she changed her name to Harriet Tubman and helped rescue others.

Jennie, Materials Management

2017-09-22T18:15:07+00:00

Jennie, Materials Management

cover of "The Underground Abductor"
In this installment of Hazadous Tales, Hale tells the story of Araminta Ross, a slave who risked everything to be free. Once she made it, she changed her name to Harriet Tubman and helped rescue others.
book cover of "Where you go is not who you'll be"

Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be

Don't let the college admissions process become a rat race. Where you go to college does not determine success in life—and this book explains it all.

Kate, College and Career Librarian

2017-09-14T17:35:47+00:00

Kate, College and Career Librarian

book cover of "Where you go is not who you'll be"
Don't let the college admissions process become a rat race. Where you go to college does not determine success in life—and this book explains it all.

Unlikely Disciple

What happens when a God-ambivalent, liberal sophomore at Brown decides to spend a semester at Liberty University, a conservative Baptist college founded by Rev. Jerry Falwell?

Megan, the Connection: Crystal City Pop-up Library

2017-09-22T18:19:13+00:00

Megan, the Connection: Crystal City Pop-up Library

What happens when a God-ambivalent, liberal sophomore at Brown decides to spend a semester at Liberty University, a conservative Baptist college founded by Rev. Jerry Falwell?
cover of "Labyrinth"

Labyrinth

While on an archeological dig in France, Alice uncovers intertwined skeletons in a cave. They begin her journey into the past, and a quest to unearth the truth about the Holy Grail.

Rebecca, Technical Services

2017-09-22T16:47:45+00:00

Rebecca, Technical Services

cover of "Labyrinth"
While on an archeological dig in France, Alice uncovers intertwined skeletons in a cave. They begin her journey into the past, and a quest to unearth the truth about the Holy Grail.
cover of "Telegraph book of the First World War Letters"

The Telegraph Book of Readers’ Letters from the Great War

A collection of letters to the editor published in The Telegraph during WWI, offering the perspectives of a range of people.

Jennie, Materials Management

2017-09-26T18:56:00+00:00

Jennie, Materials Management

cover of "Telegraph book of the First World War Letters"
A collection of letters to the editor published in The Telegraph during WWI, offering the perspectives of a range of people.
cover of "Midnight Crossroad"

Midnight Crossroad

Manfred Bernardo thinks he’s found the perfect place to live and work—a very small, very mysterious town called Midnight, Texas.

Maria, Columbia Pike Branch

2017-09-22T16:56:15+00:00

Maria, Columbia Pike Branch

cover of "Midnight Crossroad"
Manfred Bernardo thinks he’s found the perfect place to live and work—a very small, very mysterious town called Midnight, Texas.
cover of "Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend"

The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend

The small town of Broken Wheel takes in Sara, a book-lover from Sweden. The story that follows includes a fun cast of characters, small town antics, and love stories. This lighthearted book kept me entertained from start to finish!

Jessica, Shirlington Branch Library

2017-09-22T16:59:29+00:00

Jessica, Shirlington Branch Library

cover of "Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend"
The small town of Broken Wheel takes in Sara, a book-lover from Sweden. The story that follows includes a fun cast of characters, small town antics, and love stories. This lighthearted book kept me entertained from start to finish!
cover of "The Things They Carried"

The Things They Carried

A beautifully written set of short stories (too real to be fiction) about the Vietnam War experience, both from the battlefield and the home front, that still feel relevant today.

Michael, Shirlington Branch Library

2017-09-22T17:02:01+00:00

Michael, Shirlington Branch Library

cover of "The Things They Carried"
A beautifully written set of short stories (too real to be fiction) about the Vietnam War experience, both from the battlefield and the home front, that still feel relevant today.
cover of "Fake ID"

Fake ID

Nick's family is part of the witness protection program, but instead of safety, he finds a murderer loose in his new town. A non-stop thriller for teens.

Nico, Central Library Youth Services

2017-09-22T17:05:55+00:00

Nico, Central Library Youth Services

cover of "Fake ID"
Nick's family is part of the witness protection program, but instead of safety, he finds a murderer loose in his new town. A non-stop thriller for teens.
cover of "The Musketeers" season 1

The Musketeers

If you like swashbuckling adventures (with swagger!) you'll love this new take on the classic story.

Deborah, Aurora Hills Branch Library

2017-09-22T17:11:49+00:00

Deborah, Aurora Hills Branch Library

cover of "The Musketeers" season 1
If you like swashbuckling adventures (with swagger!) you'll love this new take on the classic story.
cover of "So You've Been Publicly Shamed"

So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed

A funny, well-written book that examines the resurgence of public shaming through social media as a way to punish people for their mistakes. The author explores the consequences for the shamed, but also what this means for a society who does this kind of public shaming.

Sarah, Materials Management

2017-09-22T17:15:07+00:00

Sarah, Materials Management

cover of "So You've Been Publicly Shamed"
A funny, well-written book that examines the resurgence of public shaming through social media as a way to punish people for their mistakes. The author explores the consequences for the shamed, but also what this means for a society who does this kind of public shaming.
cover of "Finding Nouf"

Finding Nouf

A well-told, taut mystery and a look at the complexities of Saudi Arabian culture mixed into one very compelling read.

Jennifer O., Central Library

2017-09-22T17:19:25+00:00

Jennifer O., Central Library

cover of "Finding Nouf"
A well-told, taut mystery and a look at the complexities of Saudi Arabian culture mixed into one very compelling read.
cover of "the Virginian"

The Virginian: a Horseman of the Plains

The Classic American Western—cowboys, cattle rustlers, and a bit of romance. Beautifully written.

Lee, Westover Branch Library

2017-09-22T17:28:24+00:00

Lee, Westover Branch Library

cover of "the Virginian"
The Classic American Western—cowboys, cattle rustlers, and a bit of romance. Beautifully written.
cover of "Lucy"

Lucy

A young woman comes into her own, both mentally and physically, when she leaves the comforts of her homeland and explores a strange world with new people. A must read!

Michael D. Jr., Aurora Hills Branch Library

2017-09-22T17:34:12+00:00

Michael D. Jr., Aurora Hills Branch Library

cover of "Lucy"
A young woman comes into her own, both mentally and physically, when she leaves the comforts of her homeland and explores a strange world with new people. A must read!
cover of "Bomb"

Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon

The nonfiction story of the race between the US, Russia, and Germany to build the atomic bomb during WW II. This fast-paced book reads more like a crime thriller than a history of the atomic bomb.

Katelyn, Maker Librarian

2017-09-22T17:58:29+00:00

Katelyn, Maker Librarian

cover of "Bomb"
The nonfiction story of the race between the US, Russia, and Germany to build the atomic bomb during WW II. This fast-paced book reads more like a crime thriller than a history of the atomic bomb.
cover of "I am a Secret Service Agent"

I Am A Secret Service Agent: My Life Spent Protecting the President

Do you have what it takes to become a Secret Service agent? You might have mundane days guarding a birthday cake for a head of state. Or more exciting days scanning crowds, ready to defend the President with your life.

Anne W., Cherrydale Branch Library

2017-09-22T18:01:22+00:00

Anne W., Cherrydale Branch Library

cover of "I am a Secret Service Agent"
Do you have what it takes to become a Secret Service agent? You might have mundane days guarding a birthday cake for a head of state. Or more exciting days scanning crowds, ready to defend the President with your life.
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