King County 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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Feral Creatures
Kira Jane Buxton
Kira Jane Buxton is the author of Feral Creatures and Hollow Kingdom. Join Buxton for a conversation about her work at the Redmond Library. Visit our event calendar to register. Go to https://t.co/zrsyEyRTv5. https://t.co/iODaS1BhT0
Paperback, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
What Color Is My Hijab?
Hudda Ibrahim
What Color is My Hijab? is a picture book by Hudda Ibrahim. Join the author online for a reading of the book. Wednesday, April 27, at 2 pm. Visit our event calendar to register. Go to https://t.co/FMqDg8mBND https://t.co/dZ0qz6eZ8R
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A Snake Falls to Earth: Newbery Honor Award Winner
Darcie Little Badger
Darcie Little Badger is the author of Elatsoe and A Snake Falls to Earth. Join the author online for a conversation about her work. Visit our event calendar to register. Go to https://t.co/dMV6E0MmyF. https://t.co/L4zX134rpp
Paperback, 2024
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Too Bright to See: (Newbery Honor Award Winner)
Kyle Lukoff
Kyle Lukoff is the author of Too Bright to See and Different Kinds of Fruit. Teens and tweens can join Lukoff online to hear about his books and creative process. Visit our event calendar to register. Go to https://t.co/Ltmso3gY1l. https://t.co/uIrK6jErbR
Paperback, 2022
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Hollow Kingdom
Kira Jane Buxton
Kira Jane Buxton is the author of Feral Creatures and Hollow Kingdom. Join Buxton for a conversation about her work at the Redmond Library. Visit our event calendar to register. Go to https://t.co/zrsyEyRTv5. https://t.co/iODaS1BhT0
Paperback, 2020
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Little Apocalypse
Katherine Sparrow
Katherine Sparrow is the author of Little Apocalypse. The novel is a fast-paced adventure combining monster-hunting, magic, and a mysterious prophecy. Join the author online for a discussion about her work. Visit our event calendar to register. Go to https://t.co/bAKjZaGKml. https://t.co/nE1CRzMzUr
Hardcover, 2019
$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Game of Thrones: House Targaryen: Desktop Stationery Set (with Pen)
Insight Editions
Excited about the House of the Dragon finale? Even after the season ends, there's more to explore in the world of Westeros. Read Fire & Blood to learn about the history of House Targaryen and the Dance of the Dragons. Put a copy on hold in our catalog. https://t.co/jUrxS2EzCQ https://t.co/AHrHLBIIdJ
Hardcover, 2018
$24.99$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest
David George Gordon
Meet the authors of Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest. The book features recipes, regional history, sustainable harvesting practices, and more. Join us online to learn about this beloved bivalve. Register at https://t.co/Piexmg4ZFj. https://t.co/WZoJlCarZt
Paperback, 2023
$29.95$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Music Is History
Questlove
Borrow Music is History by Questlove with no waitlists or holds from our digital collection. A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music's most influential and original voices. #BigLibraryRead https://t.co/zVsQ9Es3t4 https://t.co/XDUtnImlCm
Paperback, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Brain Rules for Work: The Science of Thinking Smarter in the Office and at Home
John Medina
Join a discussion with John Medina, author of Brain Rules for Work. Visit Crowdcast to register. Go to https://t.co/6dQPQi5jht. https://t.co/oj3dfAdXs9
Hardcover, 2021
$27.99$13.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book