Public Library of Brookline Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Public Library of Brookline

Our staff are celebrating National Poetry Month by sharing some of their favorite poems - Reference Librarian Ginger chose "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost! Check out more on Robert Frost and his work in our catalog here: https://t.co/pOAgWHAdOx https://t.co/SZCQdS9jQU

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To celebrate Women's History Month, we asked our staff to share their favorite works by female creators. Reference Librarian Jessica chose Brazen by Pénélope Bagiou. Borrow it at https://brklib.com/3C0iMPg https://t.co/bxQ2XMPGtZ

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Join the Library in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day with personal stories from our Brookline Room collection of local authors. Nesarim: Child Survivors of Terezin by Thelma Gruenbaum https://t.co/VY7CQzowgt https://t.co/FcVU7H2aFv

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Our staff are celebrating National Poetry Month by sharing some of their favorite poems - Library Assistant Lauren chose "April" by Ralph Waldo Emerson! Check out more on Ralph Waldo Emerson and his work in our catalog here: https://t.co/ae6GZzuNWS https://t.co/e251x0kpw7

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! Librarian Brita recommends The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka: "Can swimmers whose pool closes shed light on the devastation of dementia? I didn't think so, but this novel proved me wrong." https://brklib.com/3M2iwn7 https://t.co/8QA6daK33q

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We are delighted to host @ryka_aoki for a virtual talk and Q&A on Monday, August 15 at 7 PM! Join us to celebrate the paperback release of her novel, Light from Uncommon Stars (@torbooks) with @booksmithtweets and more! Visit our website for details: https://t.co/iXddkfkFb9 https://t.co/iFXgEDjIBB

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To celebrate Black History Month, we asked our staff to share their favorite works by Black creators. Tween Librarian Abbey chose Twins by Varian Johnson. "This is such a fun, relatable story about identity and sisterhood!" Borrow it at https://t.co/44iOzzqh51 https://t.co/UwtmmMSWUm

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This year’s Black History Month honors Black Resistance throughout history and today. Dr. Rebecca Hall joins us on Zoom, February 11, to discuss her groundbreaking book, Wake, a finalist for the N.A.A.C.P. Image Awards and the Pen America Open Book Award. https://t.co/qoehnQvJj3 https://t.co/hmLf1F3S5Q

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Join us at the Library for a very special visit from local author Anne Hanson on Saturday, March 25 at 2 - 3 PM! She will be discussing her book, Buried Secrets: Looking for Frank and Ida. Please visit the event page for more information: https://t.co/SUVg5FHUhg https://t.co/Mi5jnKbRaV

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Library! Technology Librarian Christy recommends It's Not Like It's a Secret by Misa Sugiura: "A sweet romance and a coming-of-age novel, a great read for teens and adults alike." https://t.co/aGFN6ZbDfj https://t.co/5CuNvudwQB