Berkeley County Library System 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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Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus
Mary ShelleyBerkeley County Library SystemFrankenstein or, The Modern Prometheus was published on this day in 1818. The book, by 20-year-old Mary Shelley, is frequently called the world’s first science fiction novel. Have you read this classic? #Frankenstein https://t.co/2SzpVscFOe
Paperback, 2008
$7.95$3.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Catcher in the Rye
J. D. SalingerBerkeley County Library SystemJ. D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye' was published on this day in 1951. #ThisDayInHistory https://t.co/npL2DTbcJE
Paperback, Mass Market, 1991
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Fahrenheit 451
Ray BradburyBerkeley County Library SystemIn honor of Valentine's Day, let's have some fun and go on some blind dates with books! Here's your 3rd date reveal: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. On to your 4th blind date. 1st line: "I spent much of my childhood listening to the sound of striving." https://t.co/IyfsodiqpJ
Paperback, 2012
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
1984: 75th Anniversary
George OrwellBerkeley County Library SystemIn honor of Valentine's Day, let's have some fun and go on some blind dates with books! Here's your 2nd date reveal: 1984 by George Orwell. On to your 3rd blind date. 1st line: "It was a pleasure to burn." https://t.co/WiEi59Nhuw
Paperback, Mass Market, 1950
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The House on Mango Street
Sandra CisnerosBerkeley County Library SystemHappy birthday to "The House On Mango Street" author Sandra Cisneros! Here are some fun facts about her: -She is the only girl of seven siblings -She once worked as a teacher -She started her own writing workshop for aspiring writers https://t.co/HUJpVNKsu6
Paperback, 1991
$12.95$6.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott FitzgeraldBerkeley County Library SystemHappy Birthday to American novelist, F. Scott Fitzgerald. He wrote his most famous book, The Great Gatsby in 1925. #literarybirths #fscottfitzgerald https://t.co/2GHTG4cUsi
Paperback, 2004
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Rebecca SklootBerkeley County Library SystemWhat have you been reading and what's next on your TBR list? I finished reading the latest volumes of Skip Beat by Yoshiki Nakamura (have I really been invested in this series for over 10 years 🤯!) and am currently reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. https://t.co/vsPH6h1L6E
Paperback, 2011
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum
Lisa WheelerBerkeley County Library SystemToday is #NationalBubbleGumDay! This day was first celebrated by author Ruth Spiro. She thought the world needed a day that highlighted the importance of education and, well, bubblegum. You can celebrate by checking out this silly story, "Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum" by Lisa Wheeler. https://t.co/48Ymc7cF0s
Hardcover, 2019
$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book