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The Art of Losing
From Algeria to France, three generations of a family grapple with war, identity, memory, and the legacies of colonialism. Evocative prose and vividly drawn characters make for a haunting story.
Arlington Public Library
2024-02-12T15:53:56-05:00
Jennie R
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-art-of-losing/
Hana Khan Carries On
The not so typical Rom-Com: family Indian restaurant, food you can almost taste, Toronto, Muslim faith, standing up for your beliefs, handsome competition, racial confrontation, neighborhood unity, joy, love, friendship, hope. This book has it all and is a wonderful read.
Arlington Public Library
2024-05-08T14:17:26-04:00
Mike N
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/hana-khan-carries-on/
All the Feels
An impulsive actor with a heart of gold plus a burned out ER therapist assigned to babysit him should equal disaster. But in this steamy, banter-filled romance, opposites attract as Alex and Lauren see beyond hard situations and surface impressions to find true love.
Arlington Public Library
2024-08-13T10:22:23-04:00
Jennie R
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/all-the-feels/
Convenience Store Woman
A funny and thought-provoking look at how much society demands conformity and the strain and stress those demands put on those who cannot. Short and easily readable with a breezy tone, it packs a deceptive punch.
Arlington Public Library
2022-08-04T12:00:54-04:00
Jennie R
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/convenience-store-woman/
The Great British Bump-Off
A fun graphic novel for fans of mysteries and the Great British Baking Show. This whodunit parodies the characters and format of the show, leaving readers both satisfied with the tasty treat they've enjoyed and hungry for the next crime.
Arlington Public Library
2024-08-13T10:24:35-04:00
Marna L
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-great-british-bump-off/
Thinking 101
Ahn teaches a class on thinking at Yale University. It has quickly become one of the most popular classes. In Thinking 101, learn some of the many "thinking' biases we fall into and strategies for reasoning better. Learn how to live better by becoming aware of your own biases.
Arlington Public Library
2024-08-13T10:19:41-04:00
Karen G
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/thinking-101/
Tea Dragon Society
Meet Greta, a young blacksmith who discovers tea dragons and the dying art of caring for them. This charming graphic novel leads her down a path of friendship and discovery. For anyone looking for a sweet, enchanting bit of fantasy.
Arlington Public Library
2024-07-16T14:54:02-04:00
Karen G
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/tea-dragon-society/
The Celebrants
How does the death of a loved one change us? What are the choices and mistakes we make while trying to survive adulthood? Rowley gently explores these questions in his delightful novel about five 50-something friends with a decades-long pact to celebrate life and each other.
Arlington Public Library
2024-06-11T11:41:03-04:00
Alex Z
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-celebrants/
My Life as a Goddess
This series of essays reflects on the role pop culture has played in Branum's life. Part cultural commentary, part memoir, he is insightful and hilarious when discussing everything from Chelsea Handler to The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.
Arlington Public Library
2024-06-11T11:33:40-04:00
Jennie R
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/my-life-as-a-goddess/
Winter’s Orbit
Winter's Orbit is a lively mix of science fiction, murder mystery, political thriller, and romance with some fantastic world-building and humor to tie it all together. For fans of The Captive Prince and The Murderbot Diaries.
Arlington Public Library
2024-06-10T15:00:15-04:00
Sarah D
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/winters-orbit-2/
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