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East Lansing Public Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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The East Lansing Public Library serves the residents of East Lansing, and the students of Michigan State University and Lansing Community College.

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Book Cover for: Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice, Jamie K. McCallum

Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice

Jamie K. McCallum
East Lansing Public LibraryEast Lansing Public Library

Don’t forget, this Thursday Jamie McCallum will be coming to the library for an author talk! He's an award-winning sociologist, author, teacher & activist focusing on labor issues. He’ll discuss his book “Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice”. https://t.co/RuQnOvlMw9

Hardcover, 2022

$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Agatha Christie
East Lansing Public LibraryEast Lansing Public Library

Our first meeting of the Centennial Book Club is Monday! To celebrate our 100th birthday, every month we’re reading a book published from a different decade in the last 100 years. Join us from 7-8pm on January 30 to discuss “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” by Agatha Christie. https://t.co/UdNStxSD4X

Paperback, 2022

$11.00$5.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Lincoln Highway, Amor Towles

The Lincoln Highway

Amor Towles
East Lansing Public LibraryEast Lansing Public Library

The first Books on Tap meeting of 2023 will take place on January 10 at Reno’s East to discuss “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles. This group is open to all adults, no registration required, and we always welcome new faces! More info at https://t.co/XKz0DLsxOH. https://t.co/elgg6z8SVa

Paperback, 2023

$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry

A Raisin in the Sun

Lorraine Hansberry
East Lansing Public LibraryEast Lansing Public Library

To celebrate our 100th birthday, every month we’re reading a book published in each of the last 10 decades. On April 24 we're discussing “A Raisin in the Sun,” by Lorraine Hansberry, published in the 1950s. Come enjoy snacks, great discussion, and 100 years of service! https://t.co/PpjTJ2HFSi

Paperback, 2010

$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Zora Neale Hurston
East Lansing Public LibraryEast Lansing Public Library

We’re celebrating our 100th birthday with the Centennial Book Club, which reads a book published in each decade from the last 100 years! Our next meeting is on February 27 at 7pm, and we’ll be discussing “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” by Zora Neale Hurston. Snacks provided! https://t.co/LbKSRxEl6V

Paperback, 2006

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe

Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
East Lansing Public LibraryEast Lansing Public Library

There’s still time to read for Project Lit! Our next meeting is on January 25. We’ll be discussing “How Moon Fuentez fell in Love with the Universe'' by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland. Register at the service desk to receive a free copy of the book to keep, while supplies last! https://t.co/bC0FT0Vqt1

Paperback, 2022

$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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