Fairfax 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 Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
Kim Michele Richardson
Looking for a new book to enjoy? Our Daytime Book Discussion group is reading The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson meeting virtually to discuss it at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6. Register now: http://bit.ly/Kingstowne_Daytime?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social https://t.co/v7NdQbOYpX
Paperback, 2019
$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Paris Library
Janet Skeslien Charles
Looking to share a new book with fellow readers, #Fairfax? Join our Tysons-Pimmit branch's Book Talk for Book Lovers group virtually Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. to discuss "The Paris Library" by Janet Skeslien Charles @skesliencharles. Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/FCPL_BookLovers?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social https://t.co/z8Zh4zta9n
Paperback, 2022
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mark Haddon
Learning English? Practice your English language skills and enjoy a book discussion at Kingstowne Library this Saturday. This English Learners Book Club will discuss the book "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon. Register: https://t.co/iMT3aCfcCM https://t.co/TpFkWRE9rg
Paperback, 2004
$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Last Story of Mina Lee: A Reese's Book Club Pick
Nancy Jooyoun Kim
Looking for your next read? May's eBook of the Month is "The Last Story of Mina Lee" by Nancy Jooyoun Kim. This cross-generation tale touches on the subjects of identity, family, secrets, and what it truly means to belong. Check it out now: https://t.co/LdG5uzpjVp https://t.co/DgqrO5I42w
Paperback, 2021
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Anthony Doerr
Join us at Oakton Library on the first Saturday of the month for a book group that will discuss popular fiction from the past couple of years. This month's selection is "Cloud Cuckoo Land" by Anthony Doerr. Learn more: https://t.co/08VE9IBz2e https://t.co/PhnXJo7pPx
Paperback, 2022
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
One Last Stop
Casey McQuiston
#RomanceReaders: virtually meet @casey_mcquiston author of Red White and Royal Blue and One Last Stop Aug 17. She'll share details about her books, talk about how she gets ideas for romantic stories & answer questions from her fans! Register now: http://bit.ly/Aug17_McQuiston https://t.co/LZCbrg859x
Paperback, 2021
$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury
Explore thought-provoking ideas with fellow #ScienceFiction fans in our virtual Science Fiction Book Club! Join us March 1 at 7 p.m. to discuss the next selection: "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury. Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/FCPL_ScienceFictionClub https://t.co/9rvrN571Eq
Paperback, 2012
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Personal Librarian: A GMA Book Club Pick
Marie Benedict
Calling #Fairfax books and brews lovers! Join us at at @G343Brewery in Lorton April 7 at 7 p.m. for a great discussion of "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict. New members welcome! Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/FCPL_BooksandBrews https://t.co/3MR1tIEDib
Paperback, 2022
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Vanishing Half: A GMA Book Club Pick (a Novel)
Brit Bennett
.@FLFoundation is sponsoring a virtual conversation with @britrbennett THIS THURSDAY at 7 p.m. as part of @FallfortheBook! Register now to hear from the best-selling author of The Vanishing Half! http://bit.ly/Oct21_BritBennett?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social https://t.co/RxoM3W6gor
Paperback, 2022
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lorton Prisons
Kenena Spalding
Discover history about the Lorton community with a presentation on Saturday. Join authors Alice Reagan and Kenena Spalding at Lorton Library as they present their new book "Lorton Prisons." Learn more: https://t.co/1H2akJsN59 https://t.co/oLVdL0qJ6L
Paperback, 2023
$23.99$11.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book