A continuation from the first Book of Delights, poet Ross Gay returns to his practice of finding joy each day and writing about it. I hope for many more books of delights to come! -Sarah S.
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April 2024 Staff Picks
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- An equally stunning and heartbreaking coming of age novel. Through Betty's eyes we explore the joys and terrors of growing from girlhood to womanhood. Parts were hard to read, but ultimately this tragic book ends on a hopeful note. -Rachel…
- An interesting story about the illegitimate daughter of the King of England who doesn't meet her royal family until she is 17. The story is full on intriguing twists and turns. Once I thought I had one mystery figured out, another twist…
- Gravity is in a bad mood and it's making for a stumbling and tripping bad day for Leda, and she wouldn't mind taking a trip to the moon or the space station where gravity might not be as grumpy. Plenty of STEM fun in this book that…
- In this delightful memoir, famous character actor Stanley Tucci explores his life journey through food. There are recipes included with personal stories about family, friends, and food for all to enjoy. I'm looking forward to trying a few…
- Years ago, my family and I moved to Colorado and while I am an avid gardener and come from a family that has agricultural backgrounds, I quickly realized that growing crops and gardening here are a different ball game than what I was used…
- Fans of Aru Shah will love this thrilling adventure, set in Hawaii and filled with Hawaiian legend and lore. Anna angers the fire goddess, Pele, by saying she doesn't believe in her and picking a forbidden flower. When Pele kidnaps her…
- The world building and character work in this novel are so detailed, it's hard to believe this is a debut! Jacobs takes us through the stories of four characters that are so intertwined that they can never outrun each other. This story has…
- A punchy and unapologetic novel. If you've ever lived in a dorm room with messy roommates and paper-thin walls, eavesdropped for profit, or experienced capitalism, this is a must read. Kiley Reid builds complicated, funny, and morally…
- Mix and match, clean lines with detailed garden wallpaper. I would give anything for those floor to ceiling windows, but alas… I enjoyed this more than the other design books I’ve read recently, lots of color rather than the white on white…
- Who says getting older has to mean that life gets boring? A lighthearted story about a group of pensioners (retirees in the US) who get fed up with their life in a retirement home and decide to do something about it. I enjoyed the journey…
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