HDL Staff Picks October 2024

A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death

by Burns, Valerie

Book - 2024

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Slow Dance

A Novel

by Rowell, Rainbow

Book - 2024

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Somewhere Beyond the Sea

by Klune, TJ

Book - 2024

"Coming back to Marsyas Island feels like a warm hug, and Klune knocks it out of the park in this sequel." - Amanda "Coming back to Marsyas Island feels like a warm hug, and Klune knocks it out of the park in this sequel." - Amanda Show less

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Mirrored Heavens

by Roanhorse, Rebecca

Book - 2024

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You Should Be So Lucky

A Novel

by Sebastian, Cat

Book - 2024

"Emotional, slow-burn M/M romance based in 1960s NYC. Focuses a lot on baseball, which I don't know a ton about so that was interesting! Overall, just a heartfelt LGBTQ+ story which I loved!" - Lindsey "Emotional, slow-burn M/M romance based in 1960s NYC. Focuses a lot on baseball, which I don't know a ton about so that was interesting! Overall, just a heartfelt LGBTQ+ story which I loved!" - Lindsey Show less

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Beyond Ivy Walls

A Novel

by Fordham, Rachel

Book - 2024

"A lovely retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Search for belonging and self." - Carol "A lovely retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Search for belonging and self." - Carol Show less

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Nicked

A Novel

by Anderson, M. T.

Book - 2024

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Craft

Stories I Wrote for the Devil

by Lima, Ananda

Streaming Audiobook - 2024

"A masterfully well done short story collection that weaves together eerie literary fiction, lockdown musings, sharp political commentary, and absurd...Show more "A masterfully well done short story collection that weaves together eerie literary fiction, lockdown musings, sharp political commentary, and absurdist horror. I haven't read anything else like it this year - definitely a favorite from 2024!" - Hope Show less

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The Nighthouse Keeper

A Blight Harbor Novel

by Senf, Lora

Book - 2023

"It's the spooky sequel to my favorite middle grade horror book, The Clackity." - Lindsay "It's the spooky sequel to my favorite middle grade horror book, The Clackity." - Lindsay Show less

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Where You See Yourself

by Forrest, Claire

Book - 2023

"This book follows Effy, a high school senior with cerebral palsy, whose school keeps on failing to provide the accommodations that would make the ex...Show more "This book follows Effy, a high school senior with cerebral palsy, whose school keeps on failing to provide the accommodations that would make the experience accessible for her. College is quickly approaching, and while Effy's dream college would give her everything she wanted in making a difference for disabled people in media, what if it turns out her dream school isn't everything she'd hoped for? This novel for young adults provides some really great conversations about disability justice and advocacy that will leave you dreaming for a better and more accessible world." - Sophie Show less

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Playing It Safe

by Weaver, Ashley

Book - 2023

"A re-read in preparation for the release of book 4. So good even the second time around. Safe-cracker, German spies, plus the British army in World War II London." - Carol "A re-read in preparation for the release of book 4. So good even the second time around. Safe-cracker, German spies, plus the British army in World War II London." - Carol Show less

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Fen, Bog, & Swamp

A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis

by Proulx, Annie

Book - 2022

"Proulx forces you to take a close look at what humans have done globally to nature's wetlands. None of it is good! But people did used to have a lot of fun in bogs and because of our actions we just don't get that anymore." - Liz "Proulx forces you to take a close look at what humans have done globally to nature's wetlands. None of it is good! But people did used to have a lot of fun in bogs and because of our actions we just don't get that anymore." - Liz Show less

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Dinners With Ruth

A Memoir on the Power of Friendships

by Totenberg, Nina

Book - 2022

"Interesting biography of Nina Totenberg and her friends (including Ruth Bader Ginsberg), that really celebrates the power of friendship." - Elizabeth "Interesting biography of Nina Totenberg and her friends (including Ruth Bader Ginsberg), that really celebrates the power of friendship." - Elizabeth Show less

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Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation

by Gibbs, Stuart

Book - 2019

"I loved learning about the historical facts of Albert Einstein in a fictional book." - Matt I "I loved learning about the historical facts of Albert Einstein in a fictional book." - Matt I Show less

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Last Days

by Evenson, Brian

eBook - 2016

"A brilliant and thoughtful horror housed inside a noir narrative with absurdity turned all the way up. Brutal, bloody yet oddly funny." - Steve "A brilliant and thoughtful horror housed inside a noir narrative with absurdity turned all the way up. Brutal, bloody yet oddly funny." - Steve Show less

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Me Talk Pretty One Day

by Sedaris, David

eBook - 2009

"Each essay is an enjoyable read and has the capability to make you laugh raucously in public." - Heidi "Each essay is an enjoyable read and has the capability to make you laugh raucously in public." - Heidi Show less

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Childhood's End

by Clarke, Arthur C.

Book - 1990

"Aliens arrive on Earth, ushering in a utopian age that prompts humanity to ask, 'Why?' As people grapple with the unsettling realization that there ...Show more "Aliens arrive on Earth, ushering in a utopian age that prompts humanity to ask, 'Why?' As people grapple with the unsettling realization that there may be more to life than simply obtaining everything they've ever desired, Clarke weaves a poignant theme throughout: what do we sacrifice when we achieve perfection? The mystery of the aliens' true motives adds an intriguing layer, compelling readers to explore the depths of human potential and the cost of our dreams." - Matt L Show less

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