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Spokane Public Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: The Family: A Read with Jenna Pick, Naomi Krupitsky

The Family: A Read with Jenna Pick

Naomi Krupitsky
Spokane Public LibrarySpokane Public Library

What book are you going to end the year on? #BookfaceFriday Image Caption: Two people with the book "The Family" by Naomi Krupitsky held in front of them. https://t.co/kr1mNuSRFf

Paperback, 2022

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World, Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World

Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Spokane Public LibrarySpokane Public Library

"Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World" is featured on our young adult book list for Pride Month! Quote: “To live and never to understand the strange and beautiful mysteries of the human heart is to make a tragedy of our lives.”, Benjamin Alire Sáenz https://t.co/VEdQeo2nFG

Hardcover, 2021

$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Mr. Dickens and His Carol, Samantha Silva

Mr. Dickens and His Carol

Samantha Silva
Spokane Public LibrarySpokane Public Library

“...a good biography tells us the truth about a person; a good story, the truth about ourselves.” ― Samantha Silva, Mr. Dickens and His Carol #BookfaceFriday Image Caption: Book being held in front of someone's back. https://t.co/AJyTUT1It4

Paperback, 2020

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Behold the Dreamers, Imbolo Mbue

Behold the Dreamers

Imbolo Mbue
Spokane Public LibrarySpokane Public Library

“We cannot go around worrying about what the judge is going to decide. We just have to keep living.” Imbolo Mbue, Behold the Dreamers Find this title and more in our #BlackHistoryMonth book lists! https://t.co/dPyra3Lec5

Paperback, 2017

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Attack of the Black Rectangles (Scholastic Gold), A. S. King

Attack of the Black Rectangles (Scholastic Gold)

A. S. King
Spokane Public LibrarySpokane Public Library

“But if we want to change the world so it's good for everyone, it's important to talk about the truth.” ― Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles #BookfaceFriday Image Caption: Person with the book Attack of the Black Rectangles held in front of them. https://t.co/gIlOYddzbT

Paperback, 2024

$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Hester, Laurie Lico Albanese

Hester

Laurie Lico Albanese
Spokane Public LibrarySpokane Public Library

Find Hester and more on our booklist celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth! “Keep silent: I have been told this by women I love and trust and by women who care nothing for my fate. But how can I live and be silent? How can I speak and be safe?” Laurie Lico Albanese, Hester https://t.co/S80WMn9EkT

Hardcover, 2022

$27.99$13.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Disorientation, Elaine Hsieh Chou

Disorientation

Elaine Hsieh Chou
Spokane Public LibrarySpokane Public Library

“She'd be split apart, never certain if the submissive and docile figure in the mirror was a reflection of who she really was, or the ghostly effect of someone telling her her entire life: this is who you are, this is all you can ever be.” -Elaine Hsieh Chou, Disorientation https://t.co/OV8JJiiaY2

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Book Cover for: Daughter of the Moon Goddess, Sue Lynn Tan

Daughter of the Moon Goddess

Sue Lynn Tan
Spokane Public LibrarySpokane Public Library

“Never did I imagine such luminous joy existed, and never again would I be content to remain in the shadows.” - Sue Lynn Tan, "Daughter of the Moon Goddess" Check out this book and more in our Recommended Reads of 2022 on our website! https://t.co/g82dwwTnDV

Paperback, 2022

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Marrow Thieves, Cherie Dimaline

The Marrow Thieves

Cherie Dimaline
Spokane Public LibrarySpokane Public Library

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline is featured on our Native American Heritage Month book list for Young Adults. Be sure to check out all the other great reading recommendations! https://t.co/uOeW3rR7WY

Paperback, 2017

$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: There There, Tommy Orange

There There

Tommy Orange
Spokane Public LibrarySpokane Public Library

Celebrate Native American heritage by reading from an Indigenous author! Tommy Orange's "There There" is featured on our Native American Heritage Month book list. https://t.co/5JU14wvUYI

Paperback, 2019

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book