Mercer Co Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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A Man Called Ove
Fredrik Backman
Get on the hold's list for this week's #FridayFeature - "A Man Called Otto." Based on Fredrik Backman's "A Man Called Ove", it tells the story of a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. Go to: https://t.co/Dkx6TUGQP8 https://t.co/CvE41ms6FS
Paperback, 2015
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Run, Rose, Run
James Patterson
Tune in Tuesday! Dolly Patron – Run Rose Run Released: March 4 Find it in the catalog: https://tinyurl.com/mu8s9t2h The companion album to the new novel with the same name, written with author James Patterson. Parton's new album is a mix of country, bluegrass, and Americana. https://t.co/2lwO3SibyQ
Paperback, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Morning Glory on the Vine: Early Songs and Drawings
Joni Mitchell
This week's #staffpick is "Morning Glory on the Vine: Early Songs & Drawings" by Joni Mitchell. A full-color compendium of #JoniMitchell's handwritten lyrics and drawings. Recommended by Robert, West Windsor Branch. Find it here in our collection: https://t.co/Rv0rUNNsrZ https://t.co/vCSidsdKlU
Hardcover, 2019
$40.00$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Wonder
R. J. Palacio
“When given the choice between being right or being kind choose kind.” - R.J. Palacio, Wonder Find Wonder in our collection: https://t.co/HXnEhFDDUk https://t.co/z0FZ666RDy
Hardcover, 2012
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Inheritance Games
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
T.A.B. (#TeenAdvisoryBoard) Reading Spotlight! Check back weekly, to find out what members of our T.A.B. are reading. This week, Reena read "The Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Take a look at Reena's review. Find it here in our catalog: https://t.co/DvLmtFLk8y https://t.co/3YzQ4hUKwb
Paperback, 2021
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Change
Kirsten Miller
Borrow this week's #staffpick: "The Change" by Kirsten Miller! Recommended by Shannon, Hopewell Branch. Find it here: https://t.co/bfmkIYrYBy https://t.co/ZnO28uDbzC
Paperback, 2023
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
In a Holidaze
Christina Lauren
Our #staffpick this week is "In a Holidaze" by Christina Lauren! "Love Actually meets Groundhog Day in the quintessential #holidayromance." Recommended by Lisa, West Windsor Branch. Find it here in our collection: https://t.co/aoXBEGloVt https://t.co/u8b6rtmXt0
Paperback, 2020
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Alice Network
Kate Quinn
Read this week's #staffpick, "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn! Recommended by Joanna, Information Technology Department. Find it here: https://t.co/pQLj6DFWoJ https://t.co/Gv2iIgxEJi
Hardcover, Large Print, 2017
$33.99$17.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Widowland
C. J. Carey
WIDOWLAND by C.J. Carey is the latest #hooplaBookClub spotlight title! Borrow the ebook or audiobook with no waitlists or holds, and find the discussion guide, recommended further reading, & more at https://t.co/oSCOlc08Wx @hooplaDigital #bookclub #njlibraries https://t.co/gViYaQzCNV
Paperback, 2022
$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
Olga Tokarczuk
Check out this week's #staffpick, "Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead" by Olga Tokarczuk! Recommended by Lisa, Ewing Branch. Find it here: https://t.co/1mVb5zbYyJ https://t.co/OyzBCwTfyb
Paperback, 2020
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book