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Fairfax Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, Kim Michele Richardson

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

Kim Michele Richardson
Fairfax LibraryFairfax Library

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
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Book Cover for: The Paris Library, Janet Skeslien Charles

The Paris Library

Janet Skeslien Charles
Fairfax LibraryFairfax Library

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
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Book Cover for: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Mark Haddon

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Mark Haddon
Fairfax LibraryFairfax Library

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
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Book Cover for: The Last Story of Mina Lee: A Reese's Book Club Pick, Nancy Jooyoun Kim

The Last Story of Mina Lee: A Reese's Book Club Pick

Nancy Jooyoun Kim
Fairfax LibraryFairfax Library

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
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Book Cover for: Cloud Cuckoo Land, Anthony Doerr

Cloud Cuckoo Land

Anthony Doerr
Fairfax LibraryFairfax Library

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
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Book Cover for: One Last Stop, Casey McQuiston

One Last Stop

Casey McQuiston
Fairfax LibraryFairfax Library

#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
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Book Cover for: Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury

Fahrenheit 451

Ray Bradbury
Fairfax LibraryFairfax Library

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
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Book Cover for: The Personal Librarian: A GMA Book Club Pick, Marie Benedict

The Personal Librarian: A GMA Book Club Pick

Marie Benedict
Fairfax LibraryFairfax Library

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
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Book Cover for: The Vanishing Half: A GMA Book Club Pick (a Novel), Brit Bennett

The Vanishing Half: A GMA Book Club Pick (a Novel)

Brit Bennett
Fairfax LibraryFairfax Library

.@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
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Book Cover for: Lorton Prisons, Kenena Spalding

Lorton Prisons

Kenena Spalding
Fairfax LibraryFairfax Library

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
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