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Reading News

September 20, 2023

New Biographies September 2023

New Biographies September 2023

Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me by Bernie Taupin– Taupin recounts his life, friendship, and career, which was spent collaborating and writing songs for Elton John.

The Black Angels By Maria Smilios– The true story of the Black nurses who worked towards finding a cure for Tuberculosis in New York City in the 1920s.

Wandering Through Life by Donna Leon– Popular author Donna Leon tells the story of her life and her travels and how her interests have impacted her writing.

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September 13, 2023

New Fiction September 2023

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Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang– A chef relocates to a mountain where, under the vision of her employer and his daughter, finds a new zest for life.

The Caretaker by Ron Rash– a young man is asked to take care of his best friend’s wife while his friend is sent overseas with the military.

Penance by Eliza Clark– A journalist sets out to discover the truth behind a murder ten years prior, where a teen was set on fire by three of her classmates. 

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September 6, 2023

New Historical Non-Fiction

New Historical Non Fiction

Black AF History: The Un-whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot– A retelling of American history that challenges the version that exists in textbooks with accounts of the contributions made to the United States by African Americans.

Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City by Elyssa Maxx Goodman– Covers the history of Drag in NYC and its impact during global crises such as the AIDS epidemic and September 11th.

The Times by Adam Nagourney– Nagourney covers 40 years with the highest and lowest points of the New York Times and its news coverage.

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August 30, 2023

New Books by Latinx Authors

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The Queen of the Valley by Lorena Hughes- A young Novice, working in a Catholic hospital, looks for answers involving the disappearance of the original property owner, who had wanted to use the land to open a cacao plantation. 

Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo- Flor, a woman who is able to predict the death date of others, decides to throw a living wake for herself.

Las Madres by Esmeralda Santiago- A group of family and friends go to Puerto Rico to help Marysol learn more about her childhood and family.

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August 23, 2023

New Romance Novels August 2023

New Romance Novels

Between Us by Mhairi McFarlane– A group of friends gather to celebrate each other lives when they discover one member has created a tv show that includes aspects of their friendship.

Kissing Kosher by Jean Meltzer– A young man infiltrates a family bakery to get access to a recipe, but winds up finding romance in the process. 

My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine– Thinking she was lucky in finding a new apartment in Chicago, Cassie discovers her new roommate is not who he says he is. 

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August 16, 2023

New Memoirs August 2023

New Memoirs August 2023

Sipping Dom Perignon Through A Straw by Eddie Ndopu- Ndopu writes about his experience with spinal muscular atrophy and how it has impacted his life as a college student.

Rye Bread Marriage by Michaele Weissman- The author’s husband learns about his Latvian roots after working for a company that markets rye bread. 

Unearthing by Kyo MacLear- Shortly after her father passes away, a young woman receives the results of a DNA test and discovers that he was not her biological father.

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