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Silver Sparrow
Is someone still your family if you never knew they existed? This beautifully written and propulsive novel examines the complex relationship between two sisters connected by their bigamist father as they grow up in 1980s Atlanta.
Arlington Public Library
2026-02-19T12:52:14-05:00
Laura B
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Crazy As Hell
Short biographies of everyone from Sojourner Truth to Parliament Funkadelic illuminate the the craziness of the American Black experience. Organized into archetype sections such as "The Outlaw" and "The Spiritualist" this darkly humorous guide offers insight and hard truth.
Arlington Public Library
2026-02-19T12:54:23-05:00
Jennie R
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Witchful Thinking
This debut novel is a fun supernatural romance set at the Jersey Shore. When a spell goes awry, a witch and a merman find themselves thrown together in a series of unexpected events that lead to romance. The perfect escape from reality with a magical happy ending.
Arlington Public Library
2025-03-27T10:51:42-04:00
Megan W
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The Aosawa Murders
This book is advertised as a crime novel. Although there is a horrible crime and the culprit is slowly revealed, it is much more about how that crime affected an entire community, how people dealt with it immediately and then over decades as those people grow and change.
Arlington Public Library
2026-02-19T12:56:46-05:00
Heather C
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Foster
In rural Ireland, a child’s summer with relatives becomes a story of care, loss, and quiet revelations. Keegan’s elegant, restrained writing delivers enormous impact. Perfect for readers who love emotionally rich, beautifully written fiction.
Arlington Public Library
2026-02-19T12:58:23-05:00
Rebecca C
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Photobooth
A biography of both the author and the chemical photobooth itself, exploring the machines’ role in Fitzgerald’s personal life and in her artwork, this comic introduces the reader to the world of photobooth fanatics.
Arlington Public Library
2026-02-19T13:00:08-05:00
Lesley H
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The Fortune Cookie Chronicles
An initial quest to discover the origin of fortune cookies grows into a fascinating story of Chinese-Americans as seen through the lens of food. A can't miss cultural history.
Arlington Public Library
2026-02-19T13:02:10-05:00
Jennie R
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-fortune-cookie-chronicles/
Door-to-Door Bookstore
An ode to books and their stories, this novel is a great palate cleanser after a heavy read or a demanding series. You will fall in love with Carl and 9 year old Sascha as the unlikely duo deliver books to a set of unique (and variously troubled) locals in their small town.
Arlington Public Library
2026-02-19T13:03:48-05:00
Emily G
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Downton Shabby
An American film producer from Hollywood sets out to learn about his family's history and ends up saving his ancestors' castle. DePree's lack of DIY skills and cultural knowledge lead to some hilarious moments. Great for Anglophiles and fans of HGTV.
Arlington Public Library
2026-02-19T13:05:21-05:00
Janet O
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In the Bleak Midwinter
This mystery series featuring Russ, a small town police chief, and Clare, a military helicopter pilot turned minister, is set in the Adirondacks and seems destined for PBS Masterpiece. Local gossip and politics mixed with murder make for addictive reading.
Arlington Public Library
2018-04-03T11:46:12-04:00
Nico P
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/in-the-bleak-midwinter-2/
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