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December 13, 2023

New Romance Novels December 2023

New Romance December 2023

Game On by Seressia Glass– A gamer is offered a job at a tech company after advocating for equal representation in video games. 

The Gentleman’s Gambit by Evie Dunmore– An Oxford student finds herself falling in love with a man who plans to steal the college’s artifacts and return them to his homeland. 

The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale by Virginia Kantra– A modern retelling of The Wizard of Oz finds Dorothy leaving Kansas for Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.

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December 6, 2023

New Thrillers December 2023

New Thrillers December 2023

Here In The Dark by Alexis Soloski– A former actress takes on the role of detective after discovering she was the last person to see the man who was supposed to interview her. 

Assassin’s Mark by Ward Larsen– An assassin is hired by the CIA and sent across the world to find who attacked Marine One.

Kids Run the Show by Delphine de Vigan– A young policewoman is assigned to help find the missing child of a social media influencer.

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November 30, 2023

Holiday Themed Science Fiction and Mystery

Holiday Themed Mystery and Science Fiction

Christmas and Other Horrors: An Anthology of Solstice Horror edited by Ellen Datlow- A collection of short horror stories that focus largely on the winter solstice and the holiday season. 

The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen– A reimagining of The Nutcracker sees Clara’s twin sister Natasha looking for revenge after living in her sister’s shadow for years.

The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett– A group of actors must solve a murder that threatens to destroy their holiday production.

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November 24, 2023

New Fiction November 2023

New Fiction November 20231

The Book of Ayn by Lexi Freiman– A young author becomes inspired by the philosophy of Ayn Rand and slowly begins to alienate everyone she cares about. 

Good Taste by Caroline Scott– Asked to write a book about the history of England’s food, Stella travels throughout the country in search of information.

The New Naturals by Gabriel Bump– Grieving the sudden loss of their child, a couple breaks off from the rest of society and starts their own in an abandoned supermarket.

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November 15, 2023

New Biographies November 2023

New Biographies

Chasing Bright Medusas: A Life of Willa Cather by Benjamin Taylor– Provides both biographical anecdotes and literary analysis of Willa Cather’s work.

The Path to Paradise: A Francis Ford Coppola story by Sam Wasson– Examines the history of Francis Ford Coppola’s filmography and development of his production company leading to his upcoming film, Megalopolis. 

Longstreet: the Confederate General Who Defied the South by Elizabeth Varon– The biography of James Longstreet, a Confederate soldier who became a strong advocate for the rights of Black Citizens in Louisiana following the Civil War.

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November 8, 2023

New Crafting Books November 2023

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Knitting Stitches Step-by-Step by Dorling Kindersley Inc– Covers the basics of knitting and a variety of beginners and advanced techniques.

Sew Cute Toys by Karine Thiboult-demessence– Basic sewing instructions and patterns to sew over 20 different stuffed animals.

Stitching Through the Seasons by Yumiko Higuchi– Reviews different uses and techniques of embroidery and provides patterns inspired by the passing months of the year.

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