Ravenous Readers' Staff Picks: September 2024Like this list

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• The Summer Book

  Jansson, Tove

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  A comforting and profound novel about a grandmother and her six-year-old granddaughter spending the summer together. Recommended by Amber @ Joel D Valdez Main Library

• Seven Steeples

  Baume, Sara

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  A lyrical, profound literary fiction that exemplifies nature's beauty and resilience. Recommended by Amber @ Joel D Valdez Main Library

• Incidents Around the House

  a Novel

  Malerman, Josh

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  A creepy, menacing horror novel following an eight-year-old girl, her family, and "Other Mommy" . . . Recommended by Angie @ Flowing Wells Library

• The September House

  Orlando, Carissa

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  A disturbing, yet darkly humorous tale about not wanting to leave your house, even if it's become haunted. Recommended by Reneé in the Communications & Systems Office

• New From Here

  Yang, Kelly

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  An issue-oriented middle grade novel about the discrimination faced by Asian-Americans during the height of the pandemic. Recommended by Maureen @ Himmel Park Library

• Early Morning Riser

  Heiny, Katherine

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  A thoughtful, character-driven relationship fiction novel that explores unconventional family, disasters, and love. Recommended by Charlie @ Sahuarita Library

• Worst Case Scenario

  a Novel

  Newman, T. J. (Novelist)

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  A thriller where the pilot's heart attack leads to the plane crashing into a nuclear plant! Recommended by Elizabeth in the Collection Development Office

• Cursed Princess Club. 1

  LambCat (Comics writer and artist)

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  The first in a manga series where this princess finds others like her - outcast and hexed princesses. Recommended by Morgen @ El Rio Library

• There There

  Orange, Tommy, 1982-

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  A profoundly heartbreaking, yet vitally important novel that grapples with the complexity of Native American and Indigenous history. Recommended by Morgen @ El Rio Library

• Natural Disaster

  McLellan, Erin, 1989-

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  A romance between two tornado chasers who battle the storm brewing in the sky and in between them. Recommended by Jessica in the Collection Development Office

• The Next Best Fling

  Gamez, Gabriella

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  This steamy, fun debut follows a librarian and ex-NFL player as their relationship goes from no strings attached to possibly something more . . . Recommended by Jessica in the Collection Development Office

• Dating Dr. Dil

  a Novel

  Sharma, Nisha, 1985-

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  The first in a new series reimagines Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" - steamy, witty, and fun! Recommended by Jessica in the Collection Development Office

• Be Prepared

  Brosgol, Vera

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  This humorous, autobiographical comic describes how Vera's mom can only afford to send her to one summer camp: Russian summer camp! Recommended by Marissa @ Miller-Golf Links Library

• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

  Rowling, J. K.

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  In the 4th book of the series, Harry and his friends learn more about friendship, romance, and evil forces. Recommended by Natalie @ Joel D. Valdez Main Library

• One Dark Window

  Gillig, Rachel

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  A debut dark fantasy about a girl with a monster in her head - but no help comes for free from a monster . . . Recommended by Natalie @

• How to Read a Book

  a Novel

  Wood, Monica

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  A novel that forms unlikely friendships, encourages reflection, and the power books can hold. Recommended by Karen @ Joel D Valdez Main Library

• The Story Collector

  Woods, Evie

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  A cozy fantasy that follows a local myth that fairies really do exist - and now those secrets are being revealed . . . Recommended by Karen @ Joel D Valdez Main Library

• The Romance Reader's Guide to Life

  Pywell, Sharon L.

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  An historical fiction romance with love, heartache, disappearances, and new ventures. Recommended by Karen @ Joel D Valdez Main Library

• The Mystery of Locked Rooms

  Currie, Lindsay

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  This middle grade novel explores the meaning of friendship, family, and fears all encompassed in an elusive escape room - can they solve it in time to save her family? Recommended by Kelsey @ W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library

• Delicious Disney

  Disneyland Resort : Recipes & Stories From the Happiest Place on Earth

  Brandon, Pam

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  This cookbook/historical guide takes you on a journey through the food of Disneyland - from opening to present day. If you're a Disneyland fan, this book is for you! Recommended by Kelsey @ W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library