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For those who love magical realism (like myself!) I would check out The Midnight Library. I have yet to read it, but it is on my reading list. If you get a chance to read it (or have read it), let me know how it is!
Upright Women Wanted, Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen Fiction, and The Library Book are some recent-ish book-themed reads I enjoyed.
Diana wrote: "Upright Women Wanted, Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen Fiction, and The Library Book are some recent-ish book-theme..."Hi Diana,
Thanks for sharing! I am interest in reading The Library Book, so I added that to my list!
I really liked Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. If you don't have time for a novel, try the short story version!
I guess i read a lot of library themed books because I have already read a lot of these. :-)
Kathleen wrote: "I really liked Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. If you don't have time for a novel, try the short story version!"Hi Kathleen,
I didn't know there was a short story version. There are so many great books to read and I often feel I don't have time to read them all. Thanks for sharing this great tip!
I'm still processing The Midnight Library... months later... haha!
Susan wrote: "I guess i read a lot of library themed books because I have already read a lot of these. :-)"Susan- That's great! Do you have any favorites? I really enjoyed The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Heather wrote: "Susan wrote: "I guess i read a lot of library themed books because I have already read a lot of these. :-)"Susan- That's great! Do you have any favorites? I really enjoyed [book:The Invisible Lif..."
The Storied Life of A.J. Firky was kind of sweet. (If I am remembering it correctly!)
Apparently I am also a big fan of “bookish” books because I’ve already read many of these and have more of them on my want to read list! The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is one of my favorites. Coincidentally, the day before this list was released I had borrowed The Last Chance Library on Libby so I’m unintentionally going along with the theme and enjoying it so far :)
Jane wrote: "Apparently I am also a big fan of “bookish” books because I’ve already read many of these and have more of them on my want to read list! The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is one of ..." You knew it was coming!
Anne C wrote: "I'm still processing The Midnight Library... months later... haha!"Hi Anne- I also enjoy books that keep you thinking well after you read it. One book that I can't stop thinking about is Piranesi!
Susan wrote: "Heather wrote: "Susan wrote: "I guess i read a lot of library themed books because I have already read a lot of these. :-)" Hi Susan- I just read the summary and it reminds me of A Man Called Ove which I really enjoyed (movie is fantastic BTW). I will have to add this title to my list!
Jane wrote: "Apparently I am also a big fan of “bookish” books because I’ve already read many of these and have more of them on my want to read list! The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is one of ..."Hi Jane- Did you see the The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society movie? It stars Lily James and you can watch it on Netflix. It was really good! I have yet to read the book.
Heather wrote: "Jane wrote: "Apparently I am also a big fan of “bookish” books because I’ve already read many of these and have more of them on my want to read list! The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Socie..."Yes I did see the movie! I read the book a long time ago, but from what I remember the movie was pretty true to the book.
I just picked up "Dear Fahrenheit 451" at the Bach Branch. I look forward to reading a "bookish" book. I'm not sure about finishing it this week. I'll try.
Heather wrote: "Hello Fellow Readers!Today starts Week 1 of our Winter Reading Challenge. The theme for this week is Bookish- stories about libraries, book stores, and all things book related!
Below is a rec..."
I loved The Midnight Library!
Finally got finished with "Dear Fahrenheit 451" It was not as exciting as I might have hoped. I'm not sure I can recommend it.
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Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen Fiction (other topics)
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Today starts Week 1 of our Winter Reading Challenge. The theme for this week is Bookish- stories about libraries, book stores, and all things book related!
Below is a recommended reading list courtesy of APL staff members. We have a great mix of fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels. Comment below if you read any of these books or other books for this week. We look forward to reading everyone's comments!
Fiction
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis
Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E Schwab
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Graphic Novel
Book Love by Debbie Tung
Archival Quality by Ivy Noelle Weir
Non-Fiction
The Library Book by Susan Orlean
The Year of Reading Dangerously: How Fifty Great Books (and Two Not-So-Great Ones) Saved My Life by Andy Miller
To request print or digital copies of any of the titles above, please visit our online catalog. Don't forget to checkout Overdrive and Hoopla as well.
Happy reading everyone!