Edmonds Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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LGBTQIA + Book Group "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston Thursday, Jan 5 5 – 6pm Online event Join us for a fun and friendly discussion centered on books featuring LGBTQIA+ authors, characters, and topics. First Thursdays at 5pm. All are welcome! https://t.co/BD4rs8tMsd https://t.co/ISBgOz8suD

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Open Book - Kwame Mbalia Friday, Sept 17 10– 11am Join us for a virtual visit with Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning middle-grade book “Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky”, and “Tristan Strong Destroys the World” https://buff.ly/3kbuNZN https://t.co/ja7f5e3mF1

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The Curious History of Ice Cream Tues, July 18 6 – 7 pm Online Join Suzanne Woods Fisher, author of The Secret To Happiness talks about the fascinating history of ice cream, and learn more about America’s favorite frozen dessert. https://t.co/gceSGser7L https://t.co/rBjsjUPmGK

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1–2pm EDT (that's 10am Pacific) on Sept 28! Join New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds (All American Boys, Ghost, Long Way Down, and Stamped) for a live stream conversation! Check out more Banned Books Week events online: https://buff.ly/3lyPf7I https://t.co/hr1m8004zQ

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Open Book - Kwame Mbalia Friday, Sept 17 10– 11am Join us for a virtual visit with Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning middle-grade book “Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky”, and “Tristan Strong Destroys the World” https://buff.ly/3kbuNZN https://t.co/ja7f5e3mF1

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Randall Munroe of xkcd - Author Talk Tuesday, Jan 31 11 – 12pm Online Join us for what is sure to be a fun-filled hour as we chat with Randall Munroe about his new book What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions. https://t.co/Uv23qyY5kY https://t.co/ifcYbLeXX7

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Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters Jessica P. Pryde Wednesday, Feb 8 6 - 7pm Jessica will discuss the way Black Love is depicted in novels, television shows, and films. Bring your questions, and add to your TBRs! https://t.co/rjjNK0G6Xj https://t.co/2n4KnVgJ8g

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1–2pm EDT (that's 10am Pacific) on Sept 28! Join New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds (All American Boys, Ghost, Long Way Down, and Stamped) for a live stream conversation! Check out more Banned Books Week events online: https://buff.ly/3lyPf7I https://t.co/hr1m8004zQ

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Thursday, Jan 27 7 PM – 8:15 PM Social Justice Book Group "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together" by Heather McGhee, who's specialty is the American economy--and the mystery of why it so often fails the American public. https://buff.ly/3q3KTJ6 https://t.co/MRiP6DFus2