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Surrey Libraries Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: Othello, William Shakespeare

Othello

William Shakespeare
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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
Book Cover for: The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick, Matt Haig

The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick

Matt Haig
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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
Book Cover for: In the Key of Us, Mariama J. Lockington

In the Key of Us

Mariama J. Lockington
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"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
Book Cover for: Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir

Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir
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"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
Book Cover for: The Christmas Pig, J. K. Rowling

The Christmas Pig

J. K. Rowling
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"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
Book Cover for: China Room, Sunjeev Sahota

China Room

Sunjeev Sahota
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"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
Book Cover for: The Door, Magda Szabo

The Door

Magda Szabo
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"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
Book Cover for: Oscar Seeks a Friend, Pawel Pawlak

Oscar Seeks a Friend

Pawel Pawlak
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"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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Book Cover for: Such a Fun Age: Reese's Book Club, Kiley Reid

Such a Fun Age: Reese's Book Club

Kiley Reid
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"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