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• All the Sinners Bleed

  a Novel

  Cosby, S. A.

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  When a school shooting uncovers existance of a local serial killer, Sheriff Titus Crown must put all his skills as a former FBI agent into use to protect the small town where he grew up, all while fighting against deeply entrenched racism and his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Correspondent

  a Novel

  Evans, Virginia, 1986-

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  Sybil Van Antwerp has been writing letters her entire life -- to friends, family, famous authors, and even neighbors. As she writes her letters, you catch glimpses of what her life is now and what has happened in the past to lead her to this place.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Corruption of Hollis Brown

  Ancrum, K. (Kayla), 1991-

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  Hollis Brown is possessed by Walt, a ghost with business to finish before people notice something isn't right. A lyrical, powerful read on what it takes to become a better version of yourself and the selflessness of love. Selected by CRRL_BabakZ

• Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge

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  In a remote Midwestern town, the coming of Halloween signals the beginning of a deadly ritual that pits teenage boys agains a pumpkin-headed fiend. Available on eAudio from hoopla streaming with no waiting. Selected by CRRL_EricA

• Girl in Disguise

  Macallister, Greer

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  An action-filled historical novel set in the mid-1800s, based loosely on a true story. Widowed and destitute, Kate Warne is recruited as the first female agent by Allan Pinkerton and proves to be one of the top agents he ever hired. Also available…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gothictown

  Carpenter, Emily, 1967-

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  In keeping with the season, this story is about a family of three (four, including their cat) who make a move from a crowded New York City apartment to Juliana, Georgia, where they are promised a big house in a small-town community. Unfortunately,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Harvey Girls

  Fay, Juliette

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  Charlotte and Billie were hired at America’s first restaurant chain along the railroad, the Harvey House, famed for its precise and speedy service. The waitresses at the restaurant are all single girls between the ages of 18 and 30, that is, except…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Killer Underwear Invasion!

  How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories

  Gravel, Elise

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  Who wouldn't pick up a book titled “Killer Underwear Invasion!"? In this hilarious yet informative graphic novel, author and illustrator Elise Gravel explains in simple words and silly examples “What is Fake News?” and more. Also available as an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Mischief of Mice

  Matheson, Christie

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  A scurry of squirrels wants to know what has happened to the mischief of mice who played in the snow below. As they investigate, they ask a gaze of raccoons, a clutter of spiders, and more--until a sleuth of bears solves the mystery. A pleasant…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The No-brainer's Guide to Decomposition

  Cuevas, Adrianna

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  Frani might not fit in with most kids her age, but she feels right at home working with her professor father at the university’s body farm -- that is, until one of the hundreds of dead bodies reaches up and grabs her by the ankle. Although there is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Not Quite Dead Yet

  a Novel

  Jackson, Holly, 1992-

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  A sharp-witted woman wakes up after an attempt on her life with only seven days left to live. She sardonically navigates dark secrets, twisted family dynamics, and unexpected alliances as she races against time to uncover the culprit. A page-turning…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Speckled Beauty

  a Dog and His People

  Bragg, Rick

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  I like a storyteller who can make me laugh out loud. Bragg does this a lot. "Speck" may not be a "good boy," but I thoroughly enjoyed reading about him and his family. It is one I will reread, probably after I have reread Bragg's other books, all of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest

  Hartman, Aubrey

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  This animal-fantasy chapter book makes the perfect read-aloud. The mystical task of the undead fox is to usher souls into the realms of the afterworld, but then a chatty badger arrives to replace the fox. If reading out loud isn’t your thing, try…Read moreRead more of this annotation