HDL Staff Picks November 2024

Empire of Shadows

by Benson, Jacquelyn

eBook - 2024

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Compound Fracture

by White, Andrew Joseph

Book - 2024

"White weaves thriller/horror elements into a queer teen's social commentary on society, and it is so hard to put down!" - Amanda "White weaves thriller/horror elements into a queer teen's social commentary on society, and it is so hard to put down!" - Amanda Show less

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Impossible Creatures

by Rundell, Katherine

Book - 2024

"I loved the character development, the world building, and the fast pace. It has strong His Dark Materials vibes." - Aaryn "I loved the character development, the world building, and the fast pace. It has strong His Dark Materials vibes." - Aaryn Show less

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Saturation Point

by Tchaikovsky, Adrian

Book - 2024

"Short sci-fi novel that depicts a warming earth, a larger zone uninhabitable for humans, and the bold naivety of humanity in the face of something they don't understand." - Jake "Short sci-fi novel that depicts a warming earth, a larger zone uninhabitable for humans, and the bold naivety of humanity in the face of something they don't understand." - Jake Show less

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Death at a Scottish Christmas

by Connelly, Lucy

eBook - 2024

"Cozy and comfortable!" - Kelly "Cozy and comfortable!" - Kelly Show less

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Nicked

A Novel

by Anderson, M. T.

Book - 2024

"The best pun title I've seen all year, and the book is great too." - Annaka "The best pun title I've seen all year, and the book is great too." - Annaka Show less

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Intermezzo

A Novel

by Rooney, Sally

Book - 2024

"Rooney is BACK and at her best." - Steve "Rooney is BACK and at her best." - Steve Show less

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James

A Novel

by Everett, Percival

Book - 2024

"A must read for everyone—currently at the top of my all time favorites list." - Lori "A must read for everyone—currently at the top of my all time favorites list." - Lori Show less

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Bury Your Gays

by Tingle, Chuck

eBook - 2024

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Twenty-four Seconds From Now

A Love Story

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2024

"Jason Reynolds does it again in this unique teen romance that tells Neon and Aria's story backwards, starting at the present and going back to when ...Show more "Jason Reynolds does it again in this unique teen romance that tells Neon and Aria's story backwards, starting at the present and going back to when they first met. It's definitely unique, and deals with romantic intimacy in such a relatable way for teens." - Amanda Show less

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The Only One Left

A Novel

by Sager, Riley

Book - 2023

"I was looking for a spooky recommendation—it did not disappoint." - Lori "I was looking for a spooky recommendation—it did not disappoint." - Lori Show less

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Why We Love Baseball

A History in 50 Moments

by Posnanski, Joe

Book - 2023

"I do love baseball. And this book is right, these are some reasons! Joe just really knows how to tell a good sports story. So like, the human condition distilled, etc etc. And it's topical!" - Liz "I do love baseball. And this book is right, these are some reasons! Joe just really knows how to tell a good sports story. So like, the human condition distilled, etc etc. And it's topical!" - Liz Show less

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Siren Queen

by Vo, Nghi

Book - 2022

"Has a little Hollywood and a little folklore weaved into it." - Elise "Has a little Hollywood and a little folklore weaved into it." - Elise Show less

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The Cloisters

A Novel

by Hays, Katy

Book - 2022

"Gothic mystery about art, history, ancient gardens, and magic. It's kind of creepy and romantic. I loved it." - Natalie "Gothic mystery about art, history, ancient gardens, and magic. It's kind of creepy and romantic. I loved it." - Natalie Show less

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Walk the Vanished Earth

A Novel

by Swan, Erin

Downloadable Audiobook - 2022

"The story of a family through numerous generations. Although it is a little dystopian, it's not really the end of the world." - Elise "The story of a family through numerous generations. Although it is a little dystopian, it's not really the end of the world." - Elise Show less

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The Rakehell of Roth

by Howard, Amalie

Streaming Audiobook - 2021

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We Are Not From Here

by Torres Sanchez, Jenny

Book - 2020

"This is a powerful young adult novel about three teens who embark on the harrowing journey from Guatemala to the U.S.-Mexico border to escape the pe...Show more "This is a powerful young adult novel about three teens who embark on the harrowing journey from Guatemala to the U.S.-Mexico border to escape the perilous situations that await them at home. This includes facing La Bestia, a deadly train used by many migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. This was easily one of my favorite books I've read this year and appreciated that even among all the terror and desperation that the characters experience on their journey, the novel still ends on a hopeful note of wanting to survive." - Sophie Show less

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Gideon the Ninth

by Muir, Tamsyn

eBook - 2019

"A perfect blend of black comedy, dense necromantic worldbuilding, gasp-out-loud plot twists, and memorable, nuanced characters. The dramatic gothic ...Show more "A perfect blend of black comedy, dense necromantic worldbuilding, gasp-out-loud plot twists, and memorable, nuanced characters. The dramatic gothic aesthetic IN SPACE is just the cherry on top. Also, the ending made me so sad I was nauseous, so if that's your thing then this is the book for you!!" - Hope Show less

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Deep Work

Rules for Focused Success in A Distracted World

by Newport, Cal

Book - 2016

"Extremely interesting look at the importance of concentration and focus in both the workplace and in your personal life." - Matt "Extremely interesting look at the importance of concentration and focus in both the workplace and in your personal life." - Matt Show less

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Death Vigil Vol. 1

Issues #1-8

by Sejic, Stjepan

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2015

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