CRRL My Librarian: September 2023 Picks

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The Brightest Star

A Novel

by Tsukiyama, Gail

Book - 2023

The struggle for Anna May Wong to achieve her dream of becoming an actress brings out how racism has been and continues to be such a critical issue in this country. Selected by CRRL_GeriP The struggle for Anna May Wong to achieve her dream of becoming an actress brings out how racism has been and continues to be such a critical issue in this country. Selected by CRRL_GeriP Show less

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The Enchanted Hacienda

by Cervantes, J. C.

Book - 2023

Harlow returns to her family's hacienda and flower farm after losing her dream job and boyfriend. It's there, while caring for the flowers, that Harlow st...Show more Harlow returns to her family's hacienda and flower farm after losing her dream job and boyfriend. It's there, while caring for the flowers, that Harlow starts to find herself again. Filled with lush descriptions, romance, magic, and coming-of-age, this book has something for everyone. Selected by CRRL_BabakZ Show less

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Frieren

Beyond Journey's End. 1

by Yamada, Kanehito

Book - 2021

Frieren, an elf mage, was once part of a group of adventurers, before leaving to spend a little time studying magic. When one of her former companions die...Show more Frieren, an elf mage, was once part of a group of adventurers, before leaving to spend a little time studying magic. When one of her former companions dies of old age, Frieren has to confront the concept of mortality and the reality that she will outlive all her companions. Selected by CRRL_JessieF Show less

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Girl Out of Time

by Boyer, Clyde

Book - 2023

In this young adult science fiction tale, 13-year-old Anna loses her parents in an accident and is sent to live with her uncle on his farm. On her first n...Show more In this young adult science fiction tale, 13-year-old Anna loses her parents in an accident and is sent to live with her uncle on his farm. On her first night there, she is awakened by strange lights coming from a nearby lake and sets out to investigate. What she discovers is a fascinating woman by the name of Mara: a time-traveler who is fleeing bone-faced alien monsters. Mara needs Anna’s help because her time-traveling has broken the universe, opening wormholes that lead to other worlds. To find the aliens and stop the portals before anything escapes, they must work together using scientific knowledge.The two become unlikely friends, and embark on an adventure to save themselves and the whole planet. Selected by CRRL_SarahH Show less

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The Golden Apples of the Sun and Other Stories

by Bradbury, Ray

eBook - 2001

32 classic short stories that are both enlightening and handsomely written. Two of my favorites: "Uncle Einar" and "The Time Machine." Selected by CRRL_VirginiaJ 32 classic short stories that are both enlightening and handsomely written. Two of my favorites: "Uncle Einar" and "The Time Machine." Selected by CRRL_VirginiaJ Show less

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How High We Go in the Dark

A Novel

by Nagamatsu, Sequoia

Book - 2022

Heartbreak and hope intertwine in this science fiction novel as each chapter illuminates a different character's experience with a world-changing plague. Selected by CRRL_MaryB Heartbreak and hope intertwine in this science fiction novel as each chapter illuminates a different character's experience with a world-changing plague. Selected by CRRL_MaryB Show less

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One Summer

America, 1927

by Bryson, Bill

Book - 2013

An engrossing dive into the momentous summer of 1927. Selected by CRRL_EricA An engrossing dive into the momentous summer of 1927. Selected by CRRL_EricA Show less

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Other Birds

by Allen, Sarah Addison

Book - 2022

Zoey moves into The Dellawisp, a small complex on Mallow Island off the coast of South Carolina, trying to find out more about her deceased mother. Using ...Show more Zoey moves into The Dellawisp, a small complex on Mallow Island off the coast of South Carolina, trying to find out more about her deceased mother. Using magical realism and quirky characters, Allen explores the various types of grief in this uplifting, charming novel. Selected by CRRL_JoyO Show less

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Pretty Little Pieces

by Schober, Carmen

Book - 2022

Interior designer Georgina is an up-and-coming TV star, who along with her boyfriend, are being hailed as the next “Chip and Joanna Gaines.” Her dream lif...Show more Interior designer Georgina is an up-and-coming TV star, who along with her boyfriend, are being hailed as the next “Chip and Joanna Gaines.” Her dream life is smashed when she has a miscarriage and her boyfriend puts their relationship on pause, leaving her alone. Picking up the pieces, Georgina heads from Nashville to the countryside to renovate a cottage, save her career, pull her life together, and perhaps have a second chance at love with a handsome widower. Selected by CRRL_MichelleB Show less

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Prohibition

Streaming Video - 2015

This video series about alcohol prohibition with the accompanying growth of organized crime and corruption is well-done history. Also available on DVD. Selected by CRRL_EdwardD This video series about alcohol prohibition with the accompanying growth of organized crime and corruption is well-done history. Also available on DVD. Selected by CRRL_EdwardD Show less

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Simon Sort of Says

by Bow, Erin

Book - 2023

After being the only survivor of a school shooting, Simon and his family move to a small Nebraska town to escape the unwanted publicity. But when their se...Show more After being the only survivor of a school shooting, Simon and his family move to a small Nebraska town to escape the unwanted publicity. But when their secret gets out, Simon must come to terms with his trauma with the help of his new friends and service dog Hercules. Though Simon and his friends each face tough issues, there are plenty of funny escapades to lighten this timely story. Selected by CRRL_AnnM Show less

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