American Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.

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Memorial to the 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force, United States Army Air Forces. Inside @millenniumlib Email: americanlibrary@norfolk.gov.uk. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

8 books

A Confederacy of Dunces

John Kennedy Toole

American Library

In 2 weeks AML's Reading America Book Group will meet to discuss John Kennedy Toole's modern classic A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES. Come pick up your copy and join us on March 1! More information here: https://t.co/FWY0e2i8B0 #norwichbookgroup #norwichreads #readingamerica https://t.co/4WLxZ4iKjg

Hardcover, 2014

$34.95$17.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book

Bastard Out of Carolina

Dorothy Allison

American Library

Join us on 3 May for next month's Reading America Book Group! We'll discuss Dorothy Allison's BASTARD OUT OF CAROLINA. Come to AML to pick up your copy today. More information here: https://t.co/FWY0e2i8B0 https://t.co/En3rdAj1N5

Paperback, 2012

$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book

The Book of Unknown Americans

Cristina Henríquez

American Library

Happy Cinco de Mayo! AML is celebrating this holiday that has been widely shared by Mexican-Americans throughout the US. Check out some Mexican-American writers, including AML Reading Group Collection selction THE BOOK OF UNKNOWN AMERICANS by Cristina Henríquez. https://t.co/HnyXzhbuLF

Paperback, 2015

$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book

A Confederacy of Dunces

John Kennedy Toole

American Library

Next month, the Reading America Book Group will discuss A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES by Louisiana author John Kennedy Toole. We'll meet on Wednesday 1 March, so there's plenty of time to pick up a copy! @MillenniumLib @NorfolkLibs #norwichbookgroup https://t.co/4dTtlHZR56

Paperback, 1994

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book

A Raisin in the Sun

Lorraine Hansberry

American Library

Just 10 more days until the Reading America book group meets! Join us to discuss Lorraine Hansberry's famed play A RAISIN IN THE SUN. Never read a play before? This is your chance! Pick up your copy today at AML. #araisininthesun #lorrainehansberry #americanlit #blackamericanlit https://t.co/HtBx3aP3ER

Paperback, Mass Market, 2004

$8.95$4.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book

Shutter

Ramona Emerson

American Library

Still need a good read to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth ? Former AML @sa_solomon recommends SHUTTER by Ramona Emerson, a Native American author of crime fiction 📚 📸 🔍 @reelindian #womenwriters #CrimeFiction #womencrimewriters https://t.co/cdvVmC6eWn

Paperback, 2023

$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book

In Cold Blood

Truman Capote

American Library

Join AML's Reading America Book Group on Wednesday 5 July! This month is the true crime classic IN COLD BLOOD by Truman Capote. Pick up your copy today, read more here: https://t.co/FWY0e2iGqy 📚 🚔 👓

Paperback, 1994

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Betty Smith

American Library

Summer reading is in full swing! Join AML next month as our Reading America Book Group discusses Betty Smith's classic A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN. Pick up your copy today at AML, more info here: https://t.co/FWY0e2i8B0 #summerreading #bookclub 🌳 🏙️ 📚 https://t.co/RVUqf3IJcR

Paperback, 2005

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book