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Ypsilanti 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: Maizy Chen's Last Chance: (Newbery Honor Award Winner), Lisa Yee

Maizy Chen's Last Chance: (Newbery Honor Award Winner)

Lisa Yee
Ypsilanti LibraryYpsilanti Library

Come to Whittaker Road today (April 8th) to make the cream cheese wontons recipe from Maizy Chen's Last Chance! We're one week away from the end of this year's Family Read and next weekend's author visit with Lisa Yee. Learn more about both events at https://t.co/Vy6ucScXhv. https://t.co/NzfzLFUvGV

Paperback, 2023

$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Day You Begin, Jacqueline Woodson

The Day You Begin

Jacqueline Woodson
Ypsilanti LibraryYpsilanti Library

Don't miss a read aloud and conversation with Jacqueline Woodson today (Feb 9) at 4pm. Visit https://www.adl.org/author-read-aloud-conversation-series for details, and to register for a chance to win a signed copy of her book, "The Day You Begin." Presented by the Anti-Defamation League. https://t.co/JFb4LPNgvM

Hardcover, 2018

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Chevy in the Hole, Kelsey Ronan

Chevy in the Hole

Kelsey Ronan
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Don't miss Kelsey Ronan today (July 1) at the Michigan Avenue branch! She'll read from her debut novel, Chevy in the Hole, which follows characters in the city of Flint, spanning multiple generations into Flint's history. The talk begins at 3pm: https://t.co/0ODqTfq6MX.

Paperback, 2023

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Hate U Give, Angie Thomas

The Hate U Give

Angie Thomas
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The answers to yesterday's Banned Book Week question were "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas and "The Hunger Games" by Susan Collins. Take a look below for today's question, and tell us your guesses in the comments! Read more about Banned Books Week at https://www.ypsilibrary.org/.../this-week-is-banned.../. https://t.co/LfdBo4ZjdJ

Paperback, Large Print, 2022

$15.99$7.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Martian, Andy Weir

The Martian

Andy Weir
Ypsilanti LibraryYpsilanti Library

Did you know we have a new book club starting next month? Read The Martian by Andy Weir, then join us March 14 to discuss it during Science Fiction Book Club! Learn more and register at https://t.co/r6ba8r3YMF.

Paperback, 2014

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

J. D. Salinger
Ypsilanti LibraryYpsilanti Library

The answer to yesterday's Banned Book Week question was "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. Take a look below for our LAST question to close out the week, and tell us your guesses in the comments! Read more about Banned Books Week at https://www.ypsilibrary.org/.../this-week-is-banned.../. https://t.co/bybu94QV9q

Paperback, Mass Market, 1991

$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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