Surrey Libraries 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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Othello
William Shakespeare
Is reading books your true love? Some fun valentines for tomorrow. (Source: Buzzfeed) "You had me at Othello" - William Shakespeare "Big Brother's not the only one with his eye on you" - George Orwell "Are you a banned book? Because baby, you're on fire - Ray Bradbury https://t.co/v8jddOZgWy
Paperback, Mass Market, 2004
$6.99$3.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick
Matt Haig
Seniors Book Club at City Centre! We'll read a new title each month & have a friendly discussion along w/ light refreshments. This month's book is "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig. Starts Wed, Jun 8 | 10–11:30am | City Centre branch Register: http://ow.ly/b0JU50JnG69? https://t.co/fByFHlRjPH
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
In the Key of Us
Mariama J. Lockington
"Ultimately it’s a story of healing and connection that I came away from with hope " says Tania. "In the Key of Us" by Mariama J. Lockington is our recent #staffpicks #fridayreads Read the full review: https://t.co/LAg7FTrZok https://t.co/gIBvhBhKGU
Paperback, 2024
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir
"The story grabs your attention right from the first few paragraphs and doesn’t let go" says Seline. Andy Weir's realistic science fiction novel is our latest #staffpicks. #fridayreads Read the review & place your hold now: http://ow.ly/pvhe50GTFYL https://t.co/TTi84g0xHh
Paperback, 2022
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Christmas Pig
J. K. Rowling
"A perfect read for Christmas time." "The Christmas Pig" by J.K. Rowling is our recent #staffpicks #fridayreads Read the full review: https://t.co/tuppxlIoMa https://t.co/ZQUuZYbTr8
Paperback, 2024
$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
China Room
Sunjeev Sahota
"China Room is gripping and heartbreaking, as well as a reminder of India’s continuing patriarchal norms which stifle women’s voices and desires" says Ravi. "China Room" by Sunjeev Sahota is our recent #staffpicks #fridayreads Read the full review: https://t.co/xwX5KDt4rJ https://t.co/Nlfy0CCk8p
Paperback, 2022
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Door
Magda Szabo
"The central relationship in the Door in particular stuck with me for a long time after reading," says Kaitlyn. "The Door" by Magda Szabó is our recent #staffpicks #fridayreads Get it now: https://t.co/OUCaMPWzNx https://t.co/wXoKSgO7Ue
Paperback, 2015
$17.95$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Oscar Seeks a Friend
Pawel Pawlak
"Loved the collage illustration style and design, which is very tasteful and expressive and the use of colour is very smart, showing the two worlds" says Veronika. "Oscar Seeks a Friend" by Paweł Pawlak is our recent #staffpicks #fridayreads Check it out: https://t.co/6pVif52ntP https://t.co/Y2wDtRmfjl
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Such a Fun Age: Reese's Book Club
Kiley Reid
"Throw in a love triangle, a gaggle of hilarious friends, and skeletons from the past, and you have the perfect recipe for a roller coaster ride of a book!" Alan's recent #staffpicks is Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. Read the review: http://ow.ly/X4eK50Gc1Tt #fridayreads https://t.co/PzXMON8Xv6
Paperback, 2021
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book