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Book Cover for: Atomic Anna, Rachel Barenbaum

Atomic Anna

Rachel Barenbaum
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Literary Café presents: Rachel Barenbaum Thursday, September 22 at 7:00 PM Living Room and virtual (hybrid program). Author Rachel Barenbaum in conversation w Literary Café Host, Marjan Kamali about her masterfully plotted novel, "Atomic Anna", an epic adventure about...(1 of 2)

Paperback, 2023

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Witchlings, Claribel A. Ortega

Witchlings

Claribel A. Ortega
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Today our children’s librarians pick “Witchlings” by Claribel A. Ortega. https://t.co/CPiiW0VzOq Seven Salazar is a Witchling who can’t wait to be placed into the most powerful coven in Ravenskill with her best friend! #DecemberDailyBooks #Carybokaflod #CozyAtCary #CaryLibrary https://t.co/xgPaQa47Yj

Paperback, 2023

$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Friends of the Library

Susan Cushman
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The Friends of the Library volunteers are hard at work each week to receive, process, sort, and shelve our book donations. Lydia pushes one of the carts of recently donated books that we receive on Sundays. Phyllis, Mary and Sandra sort books into genres and age groups. (1 of 2) https://t.co/29hzZtFu11

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Fairyland

Melissa Spencer
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"Looking for a magical school story with a prophesied chosen one?" asked Alissa in our latest issue of "Cary Reads" about "The School Between Winter and Fairyland" Read the rest of Alissa's review and picks by her colleagues: https://t.co/i8zpMgqMfK #CaryLibrary #CaryReads https://t.co/HskktHWYtm

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Book Cover for: Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World's Most Contested City, Andrew Lawler

Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World's Most Contested City

Andrew Lawler
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Cathie pick: “Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World’s Most Contested City” by Andrew Lawler. https://t.co/IZdQ373FYN Have you already read this book? Tell us what you thought! #DecemberDailyBooks #Carybokaflod #CozyAtCary #CaryLibrary #LexingtonMA https://t.co/YLGjgz3oWO

Paperback, 2023

$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Dangerous Books For Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels, Explained, Maya Rodale

Dangerous Books For Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels, Explained

Maya Rodale
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VIRTUAL-Romance Authors Maya Rodale & Caroline Linden discuss "Dangerous Books For Girls" on Wed, 3/22 at 7PM *For Adults https://t.co/EYS6UeIiGd Join us for a conversation between friends and romance authors Maya Rodale and Caroline Linden! #AshlandPublicLibrary https://t.co/O3IZHpMmNE

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Book Cover for: The Woman They Could Not Silence: The Shocking Story of a Woman Who Dared to Fight Back, Kate Moore

The Woman They Could Not Silence: The Shocking Story of a Woman Who Dared to Fight Back

Kate Moore
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Bridgette's pick: “The Woman They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore. https://t.co/6VlPQoRqpc Elizabeth Packard's biography; a woman sent to an insane asylum as her husband is threatened by her intellect & independence. @KateBooks #DecemberDailyBooks #Carybokaflod #CaryLibrary https://t.co/VFzH88X1pQ

Paperback, 2022

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler, Ibi Zoboi

Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler

Ibi Zoboi
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This month on #NECN, we are celebrating Women's History Month by featuring women as storytellers: Kids: "Nana Akua Goes to School" by Tricia Elam Walker Tween: "Star Child" by Ibi Zoboi Adult: "¥Ándale, Prieta!" by Yasmín Ramírez #CaryLibrary #LexingtonMA #NECNPageTurners https://t.co/10cjuS3Wto

Paperback, 2023

$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Prophets, Robert Jones Jr

The Prophets

Robert Jones Jr
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Our teen-led book club, Breaking Boundaries through YA Lit, will meet virtually on Mon 3/7 @ 4pm to discuss The Prophets by Robert Jones. Registration required. Gr9-12 #CaryLibraryTeens #CTLW https://t.co/OYTFzpvyCX

Paperback, 2022

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Almost American Girl: A Graphic Memoir, Robin Ha

Almost American Girl: A Graphic Memoir

Robin Ha
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In order to curl up and read with a cozy beverage, a fun mug is a requirement! Laura pairs her musical mug with "Almost American Girl" & "Bookshop Tours of Britain." Does anyone know the Dewey Decimal numbers on her mug? #MugshotMonday #Carybokaflod #CaryLibrary #LexingtonMA https://t.co/UhTjF8B1AK

Paperback, 2020

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