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This week for our #weekendread, Meg from the Main Library shares what she'll be reading this weekend — "Unraveling: What I Learned About Life While Shearing Sheep, Dyeing Wool, and Making the World's Uglist Sweater" by Peggy Orenstein. https://t.co/UpUEQGnt9E

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Announcing the winner of the 2023 YAVA Award — Amber McBride for her debut novel in verse, ME (MOTH)! It is a story of identity, grief, first love, and “the ways that our memories and our roots steer us through the universe.” @ambsmcbride https://t.co/Yp4DiCYDyp

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THE HOUSE OF EVE by Sadeqa Johnson was just named the February pick for @ReesesBookClub ! Come see Ms. Johnson tonight at 6pm at our Main Library or view the event live on our YouTube channel https://t.co/I60446Xnrj https://t.co/7Nyq0G6wvJ

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Happy #firstlinefriday This week Summer from Broad Rock shares the first line from "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury. "It was a pleasure to burn." In a time when book challenges and book banning have made a resurgence, this book is as relevant as it's ever been. #checkitout https://t.co/mXsjQ5rKaX

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Our #weekendread this week comes from Jenn at the Main Library. She’s enjoying TJ Klune's book THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA. This story is described as quirky, enchanting, magical and profound. And, we think it's the perfect read for a rainy weekend. https://t.co/d4NKME5Baz

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What are you reading this weekend? Meldon at Hull Street is reading DIVERGENT MIND: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg. "A paradigm-shifting study of neurodivergent women," this is a must read! Check it out at https://t.co/s14ih0rWy1 https://t.co/DKy29NdVA2

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This week's #weekendread is from Erin at the Main Library. She's enjoying IN THE LIVES OF PUPPETS by TJ Klune. This book is available in both print and digital formats at https://t.co/5m5P32rhhA Read on to see what Erin says about this book and the author's style... https://t.co/12dv1IfJkO

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This week's #weekendread comes from Chris at the Main Library. He's enjoying the thoughtful, quirky book CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN by Sayaka Murata. This picture was taken at our favorite convenient store to the Main Library, Stella's Grocery. Check it out https://t.co/5m5P32rhhA https://t.co/h1i8I2krf1

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This week’s #weekendread comes from Lindy at our Broad Rock Branch. She’s enjoying the classic ANNA KARENINA by Leo Tolstoy. What a great book to dive into out in this beautiful spring weather! https://t.co/Gzl9fCTO8H

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“The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese currently has over 100 holds on Libby. But why wait when you can borrow it instantly using our hoopla app? https://t.co/uaKl2M8F0O https://t.co/vInOPZQBz0