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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Say Something!
Peter H. ReynoldsJoin us today at 3pm for a book reading & signing with children's author @peterhreynolds. His new book, "Say Something," is an empowering story about finding your own voice. https://t.co/LTNw25Dpd3
Hardcover, 2019
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Secret Letters
Margaret Peterson HaddixEach 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
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Picture in the Sand
Peter BlaunerMeet Edgar Award-winning suspense author Peter Blauner Tuesday night at the Grant's View Branch. He will discuss his new book “Picture in the Sand." https://t.co/dhaoJqbXtk https://t.co/EamqZ3kewd
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Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World
Todd DoughtyWatch our virtual author event with Todd Doughty author of "Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World" on Thursday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. on Facebook: https://t.co/TV52BXDmIm. Presented in partnership with @HEC_TV. https://t.co/7AeVpxouVv
Paperback, 2021
$16.00Member price:$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Love Story, in Music Lessons
Jeremy DenkPianist Jeremy Denk will discuss his book "Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Love Story, In Music Lessons" with renowned conductor @LeonardSlatkin on May 11 at 7pm on http://www.facebook.com/STLCoLibrary. Presented with @HEC_TV
Paperback, 2023
$22.00Member price:$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Olive, Again
Elizabeth StroutBestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner @LizStrout continues the life of beloved character Olive Kitteridge in her new book "Olive, Again." Meet the author next week at Library HQ. https://t.co/dyWTuy6l1m
Paperback, 2020
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
To Sir Phillip, with Love: Bridgerton
Julia QuinnJUST ANNOUNCED! An Evening with Bestselling “Bridgerton” author Julia Quinn. She'll discuss her new book “Queen Charlotte" on 5/9. Tickets go on sale tomorrow: https://t.co/kSKtdVJ0pc. Presented with @novelneighbor. https://t.co/nvx6463Ajz
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I'm Trying to Love Spiders
Bethany BartonSupport your early reader's developing skills through a read-aloud of “I’m Trying to Love Spiders” by Bethany Barton and an activity https://t.co/ndqmyLHKlq https://t.co/GKwCufCPqw
Paperback, 2019
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The School for Good and Evil: The Complete 6-Book Box Set: The School for Good and Evil, the School for Good and Evil: A World Without Princes, the Sc
Soman ChainaniMeet the author behind 'The School for Good and Evil' @SomanChainani next Friday 5/12 at 6:30pm at the Daniel Boone Branch. He'll discuss his new book with @MichelleLiTV https://t.co/K7kCwRLn1w via @ksdknews
Paperback, 2022
$71.94Member price:$46.94 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
My Seven Black Fathers: A Memoir of Race, Family, and the Mentors Who Made Me Whole
Will JawandoActivist 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
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book