KCK Public Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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The Vanishing Half: A GMA Book Club Pick (a Novel)
Brit Bennett
Join the B&B Book Club this January as they read The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Books can be picked up at the West Wyandotte Library, while supplies last. Join us for a virtual discussion on Monday, January 25th to discuss. https://l8r.it/r489 https://t.co/98geEIr0wS
Paperback, 2022
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Perfect World 1
Rie Aruga
"I look forward to reading the rest of the series." Today on #ReadWatchListen, Ellen reviews Perfect World 1 by Rie Aruga. https://t.co/MDeNs88d0q https://t.co/C5VckHmR2b
Paperback, 2020
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe
David Maraniss
Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe by David Maraniss In 1912, Jim Thorpe relinquished his gold medals for being a pro athlete at the time. Learn more about this multi-talented athlete & his endurance. Find it in our catalog. https://t.co/7Sq0WGmKTT https://t.co/RT4JZTBoAy
Paperback, 2023
$21.99$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
To Be Taught, If Fortunate
Becky Chambers
"Another five-star installment that is perfect for fans of lighter science fiction novels." Today on #ReadWatchListen, Lucy Reviews To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers. https://t.co/N9d2pVNRKs https://t.co/hZqi91ebBk
Paperback, 2019
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
Elle Cosimano
"Reading the book made me think of what would happen if Bridget Jones became a detective." Today on #ReadWatchListen, Linda W. reviews Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano. https://t.co/oaxkfPfM4g https://t.co/WZq4kfCbsF
Paperback, 2022
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Gabrielle Zevin
"I loved this book. And I never would’ve guessed that going in." Today on #ReadWatchListen, Darla reviews Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. https://t.co/jbE794cKCt https://t.co/5UfoJvHaP3
Paperback, 2024
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Last Thing He Told Me: A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Laura Dave
"I am sure thriller fans are already after this one and rightfully so!" Today on #ReadWatchListen, Krista reviews The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. https://l8r.it/5tt5 https://t.co/uWzSYZXgAy
Paperback, 2023
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Discovery of Witches
Deborah Harkness
Do you love the magic and drama of A Discover of Witches by Deborah Harkness? Try these! https://t.co/gcBJGVGvgm https://t.co/uhhSpo2tG8
Paperback, 2011
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Personal Librarian: A GMA Book Club Pick
Marie Benedict
"This book is an easy yet fascinating read about the long-gone era of the Gilded Age." Today on #ReadWatchListen, Magda reviews The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and @VictoriaECM. https://l8r.it/5kV8 https://t.co/3xbkjzoMZe
Paperback, 2022
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Verity
Colleen Hoover
Did you love the twisty thriller Verity by Colleen Hoover? Try these! https://t.co/ud1ZiGPuG4 https://t.co/grGwYfv1Jf
Hardcover, 2021
$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book