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Link to The Photo Ark Vanishing

The Photo Ark Vanishing

Sartore's mission is to photograph every animal species in human care. This volume of the Photo Ark includes amazing pictures of disappearing animals, captioned with the impact of human activities such as the real cost of a cup of coffee.

Sarah C

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:26:41-04:00

Sarah C

Link to The Photo Ark Vanishing
Sartore's mission is to photograph every animal species in human care. This volume of the Photo Ark includes amazing pictures of disappearing animals, captioned with the impact of human activities such as the real cost of a cup of coffee.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-photo-ark-vanishing/
link to A Thousand Ships

A Thousand Ships

Calliope, the goddess of epic poetry, inspires the poet to tell the story of the women of Troy. He may not like it but it must be told. If you loved Circe by Miller or The Silence of the Girls by Barker, then this book is for you. It is full of strong female voices.

Karen G

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:28:52-04:00

Karen G

link to A Thousand Ships
Calliope, the goddess of epic poetry, inspires the poet to tell the story of the women of Troy. He may not like it but it must be told. If you loved Circe by Miller or The Silence of the Girls by Barker, then this book is for you. It is full of strong female voices.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/a-thousand-ships/
link to Dead Mountaineer's Inn

The Dead Mountaineer’s Inn

A mystery book for people who don't like mysteries, like Poirot meets Arthur Dent. When a murder occurs at a remote mountain inn, a disinterested and unqualified bureaucrat on vacation must solve the crime. Absurd and poignant with a touch of Twin Peaks and sci-fi.

Pete P

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:32:05-04:00

Pete P

link to Dead Mountaineer's Inn
A mystery book for people who don't like mysteries, like Poirot meets Arthur Dent. When a murder occurs at a remote mountain inn, a disinterested and unqualified bureaucrat on vacation must solve the crime. Absurd and poignant with a touch of Twin Peaks and sci-fi.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-dead-mountaineers-inn/
link to The Only Good Indians

The Only Good Indians

This is a horror book with real gore. This is a book about revenge. This is a book about life on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana and how that life stays with its residents through time and distance. This is even a book about basketball. This is a book you should read.

Heather C

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:35:48-04:00

Heather C

link to The Only Good Indians
This is a horror book with real gore. This is a book about revenge. This is a book about life on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana and how that life stays with its residents through time and distance. This is even a book about basketball. This is a book you should read.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-only-good-indians/
link to The Luminous Dead

The Luminous Dead

Psychological SF thriller: a cave diver hired to explore a system of caverns and tunnels for a mining company begins to suspect that her employer has a hidden agenda. There may be ghosts or worse underground with her. Or she may be losing her grip on reality.

Charlotte M

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:37:17-04:00

Charlotte M

link to The Luminous Dead
Psychological SF thriller: a cave diver hired to explore a system of caverns and tunnels for a mining company begins to suspect that her employer has a hidden agenda. There may be ghosts or worse underground with her. Or she may be losing her grip on reality.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-luminous-dead/
link to Jane in Love

Jane in Love

This is a wonderful book for Jane Austen lovers and even Jane Austen likers. This rom-com will make you laugh and cry while also exploring how time travel into the future can really mess things up. I highly recommend this delightful read!

Mike N

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:39:03-04:00

Mike N

link to Jane in Love
This is a wonderful book for Jane Austen lovers and even Jane Austen likers. This rom-com will make you laugh and cry while also exploring how time travel into the future can really mess things up. I highly recommend this delightful read!
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/jane-in-love/
link to Shadows of Swanfod Abbey

Shadows of Swanford Abbey

Taking place in Swanford Abbey, a luxury hotel that is rumored to be haunted, Rebecca is a guest when she becomes a suspect of a murder. What happens next is if you combine Agatha Christie with Jane Austen and a dash of the Brontes. Perfect for historical mystery fans!

Deborah K

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:40:36-04:00

Deborah K

link to Shadows of Swanfod Abbey
Taking place in Swanford Abbey, a luxury hotel that is rumored to be haunted, Rebecca is a guest when she becomes a suspect of a murder. What happens next is if you combine Agatha Christie with Jane Austen and a dash of the Brontes. Perfect for historical mystery fans!
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/shadows-of-swanford-abbey/
link to Collective

Collective

A stunning and heart-wrenching documentary about how the aftermath of a tragic fire led to the exposure of corruption in the Romanian health care system. Following the reporters who wouldn't drop the story and a health minister trying to fix it, it's gripping and timely.

Jennie R

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:42:34-04:00

Jennie R

link to Collective
A stunning and heart-wrenching documentary about how the aftermath of a tragic fire led to the exposure of corruption in the Romanian health care system. Following the reporters who wouldn't drop the story and a health minister trying to fix it, it's gripping and timely.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/collective/
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