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

Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice
Jamie K. McCallum
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
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Agatha Christie
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
The Lincoln Highway
Amor Towles
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
A Raisin in the Sun
Lorraine Hansberry
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
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Zora Neale Hurston
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
How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe
Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
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