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• Death Stranding. 2. On the Beach

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  In the sequel to Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding you play again as Sam Porter Bridges making deliveries and reconnecting the internet, but this time you're going down under! Ghosts, kangaroos and sneaking missions await you in one of the best and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dead Husband Cookbook

  Valentine, Danielle,

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  A twisty, propulsive thriller that rides on the premise of celebrity chef Maria Capello and her "secret ingredient," which for decades has been rumored to be connected to the mysterious disappearance of her restaurateur husband. -Kara S.

• The Friendship Fling

  a Novel

  Stone, Georgia,

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  Who doesn't love a sunshiny character paired with a grouchy character! I loved the travel around London, the humor throughout the book, and the depth of the characters that is not immediately portrayed. -Brooke R.

• Atmosphere

  a Love Story

  Reid, Taylor Jenkins,

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  With exquisite writing, a heartfelt and compelling story, and characters you can't help but love, this might be my favorite book of 2025 so far! Be prepared to laugh, cry, hope and wonder as you travel through this truly unforgettable book! -Jessica…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Life Ceremony

  Stories

  Murata, Sayaka, 1979-

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  Delightfully bizarre! Murata's short stories are slice-of-life meets body horror meets meditation on the human condition. Favorites include: "A First-Rate Material," "Two's Family," "Life Ceremony," "Puzzle," "Eating the City," and "Hatchling."…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• South of Nowhere

  Deaver, Jeffery,

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  If you love CBS’s TV series Tracker, you’ll enjoy reading Jeffrey Deaver’s book series featuring reward seeker Colter Shaw – the inspiration behind the TV show. Colter’s sister, Dorion, a disaster response specialist, asks him to help find a missing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If Something Happens to Me

  a Novel

  Finlay, Alex,

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  This mystery/thriller kept me on the edge of my seat. I literally gasped out loud multiple times and rewound the audiobook because I just couldn't believe the twists and turns. I love Alex Finlay and this book is fantastic! -Tanya P.

• Black Woods, Blue Sky

  a Novel

  Ivey, Eowyn,

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  Haunting like a fairy tale, this literary novel explores one young woman's desire for something more against the backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness. The themes of identity and personal change are at the core of this book, as well as the question of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dark Archives

  A Librarian's Investigation Into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin

  Rosenbloom, Megan

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  This is a well-researched and entertainingly written deep dive into the most macabre of library studies. It was fascinating to learn the motivations that might have driven people to make books out of human skin (and in at least one case, to request…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Palm Meridian

  a Novel

  Flahive, Grace,

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  A charming, funny, and moving look at community and love at the end of life. Palm Meridian is a retirement community for queer women set in dystopian Florida. That alone was enough for me to be all in! -Sarah S.

• Peace

  Paul, Baptiste,

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  Peaceful coexistence implies the acceptance of differences, as well as the ability to listen, recognize, respect and value others, promoting harmonious interaction and a united environment. -Carina O.Q.

• What It's Like to Be a Bird

  From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing -- What Birds Are Doing, and Why

  Sibley, David, 1961-

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  Feeling embarrassed in every social situation because you don't know any cool bird facts? You're not alone, and David Allen Sibley is here to help. Check out the book to flip through Sibley's beautiful illustrations and sketches, and then tune in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fluke

  Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters

  Klaas, Brian P. (Brian Paul), 1986-

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  This book tickled my brain. -Chandra P.W.

• When You Go to Dragon School

  Campbell, Chelsea M.,

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  When the regular school is full, a group of kids get an unexpected chance to attend dragon school. They'll learn essential dragon skills like napping on huge piles of gold, but will they find a way to fit in? And what will the dragons learn from…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Immaculate Conception

  a Novel

  Huang, Ling Ling, 1989-

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  Ling Ling Huang's Immaculate Conception is unlike anything I've read. An unsettling and incisive deep dive into jealousy, creativity, originality, AI, and female friendship, juggled expertly. -Megan B.

• Witches of Lychford

  Cornell, Paul

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  One of my favorite urban fantasy series, although maybe it's a rural fantasy? Great character building, suspenseful, mythical and magical, these books are fun and frightening and quick reads at about 150 pages each. The sixth in the series comes out…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mini Projector. FATORK D042

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  Are you gearing up for Fall with your backyard firepit and S'mores supplies? How about borrowing our projector so you can show a spooky movie on the side of your house? Lots of Halloween fun to be had. -Beth M.

• The Café With No Name

  a Novel

  Seethaler, Robert, 1966-

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  Insightful writing about the joys and sorrows of life featuring a group of people brought together in this cafe and who form strong bonds. No deep dark secrets or shocking revelations. Excellent depiction of setting and characterization. Set in…Read moreRead more of this annotation