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Cheshire West and Chester Libraries Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: David Bowie Made Me Gay: 100 Years of LGBT Music, Darryl W. Bullock

David Bowie Made Me Gay: 100 Years of LGBT Music

Darryl W. Bullock
Cheshire West and Chester LibrariesCheshire West and Chester Libraries

#LGBTHM23 'David Bowie Made Me Gay: 100 Years of LGBT Music' by Darryl W. Bullock How did the queer musicians of yesteryear fight to build foundations for those who came after? A treasure trove of moving and provocative stories. Reserve now: https://t.co/n0Bs9TZv86 https://t.co/HPmw3c7QQs

Paperback, 2019

$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick, Matt Haig

The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick

Matt Haig
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Just some of the uplifting, funny titles our staff have recommended for #WhatAreYouReading? including Matt Haig's 'The Midnight Library' and Mel Giedroyc's 'The Best Things' Do you have a favourite mood boosting book? #WorldMentalHealthDay https://t.co/sHP2JzMA5l

Paperback, 2023

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Small Things Like These (Oprah's Book Club), Claire Keegan

Small Things Like These (Oprah's Book Club)

Claire Keegan
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One of our recent #ListenNow titles available to download from BorrowBox is 'Small Things Like These' by Claire Keegan 'A haunting, hopeful masterpiece.' - Sinead Gleeson Borrowbox is free to use for further information click the link: https://t.co/X8m8KwrqMg https://t.co/A4AsraXhMx

Hardcover, 2021

$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Devil Takes You Home, Gabino Iglesias

The Devil Takes You Home

Gabino Iglesias
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#WhatAreYouReading? Martin is reading 'The Devil Takes You Home' by Gabino Iglesias Sometimes God is your copilot, but it's the Devil who takes you home. 'An unforgettable neo-noir nightmare written with a poet's heart.' - Steve Cavanagh Reserve now: https://t.co/t18norf3pf https://t.co/AWG2PnwNfv

Paperback, 2023

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Wish You Were Here, Jodi Picoult

Wish You Were Here

Jodi Picoult
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New This Month - November 2021 'Wish You Were Here' by Jodi Picoult 'A writer the world needs to be reading right now.' - Independent 'It is hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes.' - Financial Times Reserve your copy now: http://cwac.co/rPgDT https://t.co/mmAaZ53NhI

Paperback, 2022

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: In the Upper Country, Kai Thomas

In the Upper Country

Kai Thomas
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New This Month - Hidden Gem - January 2023 'In The Upper Country' by Kai Thomas Freedom, you can't get and bury, and keep it and keep it so it won't ever go away. No, child. You got to swing your freedom like a club. Reserve your copy now: https://t.co/W0QbMdPeio https://t.co/pPjWEF8n5J

Paperback, 2024

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Better the Blood: A Hana Westerman Thriller, Michael Bennett

Better the Blood: A Hana Westerman Thriller

Michael Bennett
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#WhatAreYouReading? Sue is reading 'Better The Blood' by Michael Bennett 'Maori Detective Hana Westerman is torn between duty and culture in this gripping accomplished debut novel where murder today, becomes the legacy of the past.' - Sue Reserve now: https://t.co/bldzCIDLA1 https://t.co/41EGqGutaO

Paperback, 2024

$17.00$8.50 + 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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#BlackHistoryMonth recommendations: "The Prophets" by Robert Jones, Jr. With echoes of Toni Morrison and James Baldwin, this is a lyrical tribute to those who carved out small pieces of love and serenity in the bleakest of circumstances. Reserve here: https://t.co/18JQaZxxWx https://t.co/YGIPpk0Jwt

Paperback, 2022

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus

Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus
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Discover April’s most borrowed eAudiobooks and eBooks on BorrowBox. Breaking up Richard Osman’s stay in the top spots is bestselling author Bonnie Garmus with Lessons in Chemistry. Borrowbox is free to use for further information click the link: https://t.co/7XNxrijgWC https://t.co/8vdAozL8FT

Hardcover, 2022

$29.00$14.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Beautiful World, Where Are You, Sally Rooney

Beautiful World, Where Are You

Sally Rooney
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Our #ReadNow #ListenNow titles are always available to download from #BorrowBox 5 May - The Seven Sisters – Lucinda Riley 12 - Manhunter – Chris Ryan 19 - Beautiful World, Where Are You – Sally Rooney 26 - The Storm Sister – Lucinda Riley https://t.co/JyA8NqLTtU https://t.co/JOIP07x8ly

Paperback, 2022

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