Pikes Peak Library District 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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The National Read a Book Day: A trip to the beginning and the significance of reading.
Michael Kante
Join PPLD in celebrating National Read a Book Day. Stop by your favorite Library and check out a book or two, three, or four. Or, just grab your favorite book and READ! https://t.co/Kuu9Sybeh6 #ReadABookDay #LibraryLove #LoveToRead https://t.co/BlZ8xhlc8r
Paperback, 2022
$9.59$4.80 + Free shipping50% off your first book
American Born Chinese
Gene Luen Yang
Have you seen the recent adaptation of American Born Chinese on Disney+? We're throwing back to 2015 when we were honored to have Gene Luen Yang, the cartoonist behind this thought provoking work, speak at All Pikes Peak Reads. Check out the video at https://t.co/oRaOE4BKs6
Paperback, 2021
$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Code Name Sapphire: A World War 2 Novel
Pam Jenoff
Take an exciting trip through time in the upcoming Virtual Author Visit as we chat with New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff about her newest book Code Name Sapphire! Learn more and register at https://t.co/G8fPeckRFW Online: Tue., March 28 at 5 p.m. https://t.co/7NC41fdThF
Paperback, 2023
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours
Jernard A. Wells
Hungry for a book talk? Join us for the next Virtual Author Visit with celebrity chef Jernard Wells about his newest cookbook Southern Inspired, which shares 100 recipes for beginners & experienced cooks. Learn more at https://t.co/rnwrGeOniS Online: Tue., March 21 at 2 p.m. https://t.co/rSTLk0j7Z4
Paperback, 2022
$26.95$13.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Our Missing Hearts: Reese's Book Club: A Novel
Celeste Ng
How can the actions of 1 person impact dismantling an established system? How does art inspire us to connect with emotion? Join us as we discuss Celeste Ng’s book Our Missing Hearts. Register at https://t.co/rj8a8So2gK Library 21c: Sat., April 8 from 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. https://t.co/iF0HXnrzH1
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything: A Halloween Book for Kids
Linda Williams
The fall weather is perfect for a Spooky Stroll-a-Story through Old Colorado City! Enjoy some quality time outdoors as you read The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams and illustrated by Megan Lloyd. Find the map at: https://t.co/s4ikerT8wr #PPLD https://t.co/EnkZ7qaRXH
Paperback, 2019
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Endless Vessel
Charles Soule
Charles Soule artfully channels history, science, & drama in his book The Endless Vessel. Join us for a Virtual Author Talk as he talks about this newest book which explores the way we’re all connected. Learn more & register: https://t.co/uS8CiU1NMZ Online: Sat., July 15 at noon https://t.co/W2YsqDbHzY
Hardcover, 2023
$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The House of Eve
Sadeqa Johnson
We look forward to seeing you for an invigorating Virtual Author Visit with highly acclaimed author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her new novel, The House of Eve! Learn more and register at https://t.co/iD82JtQUDF Online: Tue., Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. #PPLD #AuthorVisit https://t.co/4x6FTNP3bX
Paperback, 2024
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Elite Souls: Portraits of Valor in Iraq and Afghanistan
James Raymond
Join us and hear from author Dr. Ray Raymond, talking about his book Elite Souls: Portraits of Valor in Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn more at https://t.co/GriZHciHiP East Library: Sat., Feb. 18 from 2 – 3 p.m. #PPLD #ColoradoAuthor #AuthorTalk https://t.co/yxi9m3og8m
Hardcover, 2022
$34.95$17.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Tribune: A Periodical Publication, Consisting Chiefly of the Political Lectures of J. Thelwall, Issues 1-29
John Thelwall
Get ready for gardening season with the Library! We have excellent resources to get you started. Catch gardening events, stop by our Seed Libraries, visit our gardens, discover gardening books, & more! Read more in The Tribune at: https://t.co/05iMKLtzNv #PPLD #Gardening https://t.co/Ut6CrPqtqd
Paperback, 2018
$31.95$15.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book