Staff Picks: The Best Books We Read in October 2022

Darkfever

by Moning, Karen Marie

Book - 2010

This is the first book in the Fever series. MacKayla receives a mysterious voicemail from her sister, Alina, who has recently been murdered in Ireland. ...Show more This is the first book in the Fever series. MacKayla receives a mysterious voicemail from her sister, Alina, who has recently been murdered in Ireland. MacKayla hops a plane to Ireland to see if she can figure out what has happened and to decipher Alina's message. Shortly after arriving, MacKayla learns that she has the ability to see the Fae world. She also learns that she is in danger. Will MacKayla live long enough to figure out what Alina was trying to tell her? Show less

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Bagels From Benny

by Davis, Aubrey

Picture Book - 2003

Benny loves helping at his grandfather's bakery. Bagels are the specialty, and they are so yummy! One day, Benny overhears a customer thank his grandfat...Show more Benny loves helping at his grandfather's bakery. Bagels are the specialty, and they are so yummy! One day, Benny overhears a customer thank his grandfather for the delicious bagels, and his grandfather replies, "Why thank me?" Benny is confused by the response. After thinking about it, Benny decides that thanks should go to God. To thank God, Benny takes a bag of bagels to the synagogue so that God can taste the bagels. Day after day, Benny takes a bag of bagels to the synagogue, and day after day, the bagels are gone. God must be enjoying the bagels, or is someone else? Show less

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Talk Santa to Me

by Urban, Linda

Book - 2022

A YA holiday Hallmark-esque story. With the main character Francie (short for Frankincense) being born in a manger, you know you're getting a funny and festive book to kick off the holiday season. A YA holiday Hallmark-esque story. With the main character Francie (short for Frankincense) being born in a manger, you know you're getting a funny and festive book to kick off the holiday season. Show less

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Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?

A Memoir

by O'Reilly, Séamas

Book - 2022

This hilarious and heartwarming memoir will have you laughing out loud and wishing you had the gift of the gab like O’Reilly does as he recounts growing u...Show more This hilarious and heartwarming memoir will have you laughing out loud and wishing you had the gift of the gab like O’Reilly does as he recounts growing up as one of eleven children raised by a single dad after the loss of his mother at the age of 5. Absolutely brilliant. Show less

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The Simple Wild

A Novel

by Tucker, K. A.

Book - 2018

Possibly my favorite romance book ever. This book is about a girl named Calla who leaves her busy life in Toronto to visit her estranged father, a pilot i...Show more Possibly my favorite romance book ever. This book is about a girl named Calla who leaves her busy life in Toronto to visit her estranged father, a pilot in rural Alaska. The story is filled with complex characters as well as amazing relationship building and character development. The writing is really enjoyable, and the story will tug on your heartstrings. Show less

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The Change

A Novel

by Miller, Kirsten

Book - 2022

Three women discover their power when they are brought together by a shared concern over the disappearance of several teenage girls in their quiet beachfr...Show more Three women discover their power when they are brought together by a shared concern over the disappearance of several teenage girls in their quiet beachfront town. Packed with mystery and suspense, this book will appeal to those in search of strong female characters and a bit of the supernatural. Show less

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Last Night at the Telegraph Club

by Lo, Malinda

Book - 2021

Lily Wu has always tried to be a good girl – and good girls don’t go to places like the Telegraph Club. This meticulously researched historical fiction is...Show more Lily Wu has always tried to be a good girl – and good girls don’t go to places like the Telegraph Club. This meticulously researched historical fiction is set in 1954 San Francisco during the Red Scare, and provides a unique perspective on Chinatown and Queer subculture of the time. Show less

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The Postscript Murders

by Griffiths, Elly

Book - 2021

The death of a ninety year old woman may not seem suspicious, but her caretaker seems to think it is. Apparently, the victim was a “murder consultant” to mystery writers, and more deaths occur. The death of a ninety year old woman may not seem suspicious, but her caretaker seems to think it is. Apparently, the victim was a “murder consultant” to mystery writers, and more deaths occur. Show less

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The Rule of Thre3

by Walters, Eric

Book - 2014

When a viral catastrophe causes a global technological shut down, the suburban neighbourhood of Eden Mills in Mississauga, Ontario bands together to survi...Show more When a viral catastrophe causes a global technological shut down, the suburban neighbourhood of Eden Mills in Mississauga, Ontario bands together to survive. Suitable for ages 12 and up, this trilogy takes a realistic and frightening look at what happens when technology is lost and modern society begins to fall apart. Show less

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The Golden Enclaves

A Novel

by Novik, Naomi

Book - 2022

The final book in this school fantasy trilogy does not disappoint. El is out of the Scholomance, but the real world is just as dangerous. She must team up with her Scholomance allies to save the world, and just maybe, Orion Lake. The final book in this school fantasy trilogy does not disappoint. El is out of the Scholomance, but the real world is just as dangerous. She must team up with her Scholomance allies to save the world, and just maybe, Orion Lake. Show less

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Through the Woods

by Carroll, Emily

Graphic Novel - 2014

These five short stories, told in graphic novel form, are the most perfectly sinister fairy tales. Tuck yourself in with a blanket and wait for the amazing artwork to send shivers up your spine. These five short stories, told in graphic novel form, are the most perfectly sinister fairy tales. Tuck yourself in with a blanket and wait for the amazing artwork to send shivers up your spine. Show less

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Life Ceremony

Stories

by Murata, Sayaka

Book - 2022

The author of Convenience Store Woman and Earthling brings the weird again in this collection of short stories that explore food, the human body, the natural world and the places where they meet. The author of Convenience Store Woman and Earthling brings the weird again in this collection of short stories that explore food, the human body, the natural world and the places where they meet. Show less

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Station Eternity

by Lafferty, Mur

Book - 2022

Wherever Mallory goes, murder follows her. Although she helps solve these murders, she jumps at the chance to leave Earth and live on Station Eternity - ...Show more Wherever Mallory goes, murder follows her. Although she helps solve these murders, she jumps at the chance to leave Earth and live on Station Eternity - populated by aliens. When the first shuttle of humans arrives at the Station, Mallory finds herself in familiar territory of murder and general mayhem. Will she solve these murders in time to save Station Eternity? Show less

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