DGLibrary 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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The Once and Future Witches
Alix E. HarrowDGLibraryToday's Staff Pick is: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow "A fiery feminist fairy tale!" - DG Library Staff #dgplreads https://t.co/xwaIYpIe90
Paperback, 2021
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics
Dolly PartonDGLibraryToday's Staff Pick is: Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by @DollyParton "I listened to the audiobook and was in awe of her positivity and work ethic. My favorite part was hearing her talk about her favorite song (hint, it's all of them)." - Erin, Kids Room #DGPLreads https://t.co/7ZNdKIOjUv
Hardcover, 2020
$50.00$25.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Kunwinjku Counting Book
Gabriel MaralngurraDGLibraryToday's Staff Pick is: A Kunwinjku Counting Book by Gabriel Maralngurra & Felicity Wright "Beautifully illustrated by artist Gabriel Maralngurra, the book immerses the reader in Bininj language and culture." - Lora, Kids Room #dgplreads https://t.co/2auYYmB2Hi
Hardcover, 2022
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Falling
T. J. NewmanDGLibraryToday's Staff Pick is: Falling by @T_J_Newman "This was one of the greatest books I have ever read. Kept you on the edge of your seat. Could not put it down." - Gail, Circulation #dgplreads https://t.co/KDoH5v1bU1
Paperback, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Celebrate with Babs: Holiday Recipes & Family Traditions
Barbara CostelloDGLibraryToday's Staff Pick is: Celebrate with Babs: Holiday Recipes & Family Traditions by Barbara Costello "Babs is funny, and this book was so inviting and lovely. I really want to go to a party or dinner at her house." - Lauren, IT #dgplreads #brunchwithbabs https://t.co/4JgLhEZ5yf
Hardcover, 2022
$32.00$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Door of No Return
Kwame AlexanderDGLibraryToday's Staff Pick is: The Door of No Return by @kwamealexander "Kwame Alexander has done it again with this impactful story told in verse. A must-read." - DG Library Staff #dgplreads https://t.co/a497Ahxdl8
Paperback, 2024
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Sign for Home
Blair FellDGLibraryToday's Staff Pick is: The Sign for Home by Blair Fell "The Sign for Home is a heartfelt, sometimes humorous, look inside the Deaf-Blind community." - Lora, Adult & Teen Services #dgplreads https://t.co/UfIuuhCfLr
Paperback, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Piranesi
Susanna ClarkeDGLibraryToday's Staff Pick is: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke "It takes you into a totally different world that you want to read more and more of. The author is very descriptive yet keeps the story mysterious at the same time." - Natalie, Circulation #dgplreads https://t.co/zdi0tWnoro
Paperback, 2021
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book