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St. Louis County Library 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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Book Cover for: Just the Nicest Couple, Mary Kubica

Just the Nicest Couple

Mary Kubica
St. Louis County LibrarySt. Louis County Library

Mary Kubica’s twisty new thriller is about marriage, trust and secrets. She will discuss “Just the Nicest Couple” next week at the Grant's View Branch. https://t.co/dhaoJqbXtk @MaryKubica https://t.co/uSw3M8TfoR

Paperback, Large Print, 2024

$22.99$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Solito: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Memoir, Javier Zamora

Solito: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Memoir

Javier Zamora
St. Louis County LibrarySt. Louis County Library

In one of the most critically-acclaimed books of the year, Javier Zamora shares the story of his harrowing migration to the United States at the age of nine in his new memoir, “Solito.” Meet the author next week at @EthicalStL https://t.co/uSpejXoAJv @jzsalvipoet https://t.co/rIdjUZm7Ex

Paperback, 2023

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Secret Letters, Margaret Peterson Haddix

Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Secret Letters

Margaret Peterson Haddix
St. Louis County LibrarySt. Louis County Library

Each book in the fun and educational “Mysteries of Trash and Treasure” series by middle grade author @MPHaddix will examine a different time period in history. Meet the author next week at the Daniel Boone Branch. https://t.co/dhaoJqbXtk https://t.co/TqRPz58BRu

Paperback, 2023

$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them, Timothy Egan

A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them

Timothy Egan
St. Louis County LibrarySt. Louis County Library

Award-winning author Timothy Egan discusses his book “A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them” on Wednesday night at @EthicalStL https://t.co/dhaoJqbXtk https://t.co/TjlYezuhSc

Paperback, 2024

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Family Remains, Lisa Jewell

The Family Remains

Lisa Jewell
St. Louis County LibrarySt. Louis County Library

Bestselling suspense novelist @lisajewelluk discusses her new book “The Family Remains” next week at the Grant's View Branch! Details at https://t.co/dhaoJqbXtk. https://t.co/pG8wuxpnxi

Paperback, 2023

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: City Spies, James Ponti

City Spies

James Ponti
St. Louis County LibrarySt. Louis County Library

A young group of spies go codebreaking in Cairo...what happens next? Find out when YA author @JamesPonti discusses his new City Spies novel “City of the Dead" next week at the Daniel Boone Branch. https://t.co/dhaoJqbXtk https://t.co/eiZUh7Fhrq

Paperback, 2021

$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Across the Desert, Dusti Bowling

Across the Desert

Dusti Bowling
St. Louis County LibrarySt. Louis County Library

Award-winning middle grade author @DustiBowling discusses her new book, "Across the Desert," a gripping story of survival, friendship and rescue next week at the Grand Glaize Branch. https://t.co/dhaoJqbXtk https://t.co/F71bLQ3zRE

Paperback, 2023

$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Raging Storm: A Detective Matthew Venn Novel, Ann Cleeves

The Raging Storm: A Detective Matthew Venn Novel

Ann Cleeves
St. Louis County LibrarySt. Louis County Library

Just announced! Bestselling suspense author @AnnCleeves will discuss her new book “The Raging Storm: A Detective Matthew Venn Novel” with Jane Henderson of @stltoday @STLbooks on September 5 at @JCCSTLouis. Tickets go on sale July 17: https://t.co/ujQ8JCR7Bt

Hardcover, 2023

$29.00$14.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Treasure State: A Cassie Dewell Novel, C. J. Box

Treasure State: A Cassie Dewell Novel

C. J. Box
St. Louis County LibrarySt. Louis County Library

Bestselling Suspense Writer @cjboxauthor discusses his new book “Treasure State: A Cassie Dewell Novel” on Thursday evening at @EthicalStL https://t.co/dhaoJqbXtk https://t.co/3XaX2CtMSw

Paperback, Mass Market, 2023

$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: My Seven Black Fathers: A Memoir of Race, Family, and the Mentors Who Made Me Whole, Will Jawando

My Seven Black Fathers: A Memoir of Race, Family, and the Mentors Who Made Me Whole

Will Jawando
St. Louis County LibrarySt. Louis County Library

Activist and community leader @willjawando will discuss his book “My Seven Black Fathers: A Young Activist’s Memoir of Race, Family, and the Mentors Who Made Him Whole” on Friday, May 13 at 7pm at Library HQ. He'll be in conversation with @saintlouismayor Tishaura Jones https://t.co/0AzUlfOgtI

Paperback, 2023

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book