MidContinent Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Lessons in Chemistry
Bonnie Garmus
Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about “Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. Register for the program and contact - booktalk@mymcpl.org to reserve a copy of the book. https://t.co/OeXOg3Ys4L https://t.co/dsDvIopQc3
Hardcover, 2022
$29.00$14.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
White Bird: A Novel: Based on the Graphic Novel
R. J. Palacio
Join us at our Tween Book Group at Riverside Branch on Sept. 12. We’ll be reading White Bird by R.J. Palacio. Register: https://t.co/kBwxHrqNLQ https://t.co/GqRw6risrQ
Hardcover, 2023
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Caraval
Stephanie Garber
It’s Teen Read Week at the Library! To celebrate Teen Read Week, we have some YA staff picks from our staff at the Grain Valley Branch! Katy’s staff pick is the Books of Bayern YA series by Shannon Hale. Lindsey’s pick is the Caraval YA series by Stephanie Garber. https://t.co/mQM97HPFfU
Paperback, 2018
$11.99$5.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick
Matt Haig
Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Register for the program and contact booktalk@mymcpl.org to reserve a copy. Register now: https://bit.ly/3hghZRd https://t.co/rxhNbeN9DF
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Younger Wife
Sally Hepworth
Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about “The Younger Wife” by Sally Hepworth. Register for the program and contact - booktalk@mymcpl.org to reserve a copy of the book. https://t.co/HWD7gB4kDk https://t.co/m6baDFmzkf
Paperback, 2023
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Animal Farm
George Orwell
Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about “Animal Farm” by George Orwell. Register for the program and email booktalk@mymcpl.org to reserve a copy of the book. Register: https://t.co/sNhH8Mcm7A https://t.co/Uoa0gDn2Aa
Hardcover, 1990
$22.00$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Echo Wife
Sarah Gailey
Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about “The Echo Wife” by Sarah Gailey. Register now and contact - booktalk@mymcpl.org to reserve a copy of the book. Register now: https://t.co/rGRJVkV2Cc https://t.co/dyk1ynZPSR
Paperback, 2022
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Honeys
Ryan La Sala
The Story Center Speaker Series: Ryan La Sala Join The Story Center for a visit by Ryan La Sala, author of Reverie, Be Dazzled, and The Honeys. This program will include a book sale and signing. Register: https://t.co/Ndbp6V04ab https://t.co/X3MBKDyTVz
Paperback, 2023
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Little Ray of Sunshine
Kristan Higgins
Join The Story Center at MCPL for a visit from New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins, for a discussion of her latest novel, A Little Ray of Sunshine. Register now: https://t.co/m8ByqwFfbh https://t.co/0JMEKGhGHZ
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Don't Know Tough
Eli Cranor
Come join in the book discussion! We’ll be talking about “Don't Know Tough” by Eli Cranor. Register for the program and email booktalk@mymcpl.org to reserve a copy of the book. Register: https://t.co/zozmHAacLv https://t.co/Z2dxFhULoV
Paperback, 2023
$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book