SCLSNJ Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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We Want a Dog
Lo ColeSCLSNJPotential pet owners have plenty to ponder in “We Want a Dog” by Lo Cole @lo_cole. Read our review here: https://sclsnj.org/for-kids-and-their-grown-ups-we-want-a-dog-by-lo-cole/ https://t.co/M1CcUJR0Q6
Hardcover, 2021
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Rebecca
Daphne du MaurierSCLSNJ"Last night, I dreamt I went to #Manderley again." Whether you have visited Manderley a dozen times, once, or perhaps never, now is the time to book your virtual visit. Explore the timeless appeal of "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier: https://t.co/sMWs1vbd3J. https://t.co/mFFL2hPZkC
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Lessons in Chemistry
Bonnie GarmusSCLSNJIn the early '60s, chemist & single mother Elizabeth Zott, reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show, uses this opportunity to dare women to change the status quo. “Lessons In Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus @BonnieGarmus. Read our review: https://sclsnj.org/lessons-in-chemistry-by-bonnie-garmus/ https://t.co/nX4Ab00RlI
Hardcover, 2022
$29.00$14.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
In Every Life: (Caldecott Honor)
Marla FrazeeSCLSNJA simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee. “In Every Life” by @MarlaFrazee. Read our review: https://t.co/VjmsbqjFdu https://t.co/CF772t0PbS
Hardcover, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Fall of the House of Usher: And Other Tales and Prose Writings of Edgar Poe
Edgar Allan PoeSCLSNJA gripping and atmospheric retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's classic "The Fall of the House of Usher." “What Moves the Dead” by T. Kingfisher @UrsulaV. Read our review: https://t.co/3OnUVt3jzK https://t.co/Tz61dyR6ZB
Paperback, 2022
$24.95$12.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Regrets Only
Kieran ScottSCLSNJSingle mom and prodigal daughter, broke, now living with her widowed mother & 8-year-old daughter, decides she can handle a little real-life sleuthing when a school fundraiser results in murder. “Regrets Only” by Kieran Scott @KieranScott. Read our review: https://t.co/s2cD247UDe https://t.co/fksunF20lw
Paperback, 2023
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Love Hypothesis
Ali HazelwoodSCLSNJWhen a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. “The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood @EverSoAli. Read our review: https://sclsnj.org/the-love-hypothesis-by-ali-hazelwood/ https://t.co/0eV8uESqne
Paperback, 2021
$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Book of Cold Cases
Simone St JamesSCLSNJA true crime blogger gets more than she bargained for while interviewing a woman acquitted of two cold case slayings. “The Book of Cold Cases” by Simone St. James @simone_stjames. Read our review: https://sclsnj.org/the-book-of-cold-cases-by-simone-st-james/ https://t.co/rQbvqPlLtw
Paperback, 2023
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Counterfeit
Kirstin ChenSCLSNJA strait-laced Chinese American lawyer, and her former college roommate from mainland China join forces in an ingenious counterfeit operation selling replica luxury handbags. “Counterfeit” by Kirstin Chen @kirstin_chen. Read our review: https://sclsnj.org/counterfeit-by-kirstin-chen/ https://t.co/bpaeZSmEjo
Paperback, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The One Thing You'd Save
Linda Sue ParkSCLSNJAuthor @LindaSuePark poses a thought-provoking question in “The One Thing You’d Save.” This book will stick with you long after you are done reading it: https://t.co/byd3TOhlLy. Register to virtually meet @LindaSuePark: https://t.co/JInPB2sh8d. https://t.co/1UVu6zFYgp
Paperback, 2023
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book