Staff Picks: What We Loved In 2012

The Forgotten

by Baldacci, David

Book - 2012

A thriller with twists and turns. A thriller with twists and turns. Show less

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Miss Buncle's Book

by Stevenson, D. E.

Book - 2012

A humorous and light read set in the early 1900’s England. A humorous and light read set in the early 1900’s England. Show less

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Argo

How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History

by Mendez, Antonio J.

Book - 2012

With the daring plan to get the hostages out of Tehran as a Hollywood film crew, and Canada’s brave role in assisting them, this book a must-read With the daring plan to get the hostages out of Tehran as a Hollywood film crew, and Canada’s brave role in assisting them, this book a must-read Show less

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Every Day

by Levithan, David

Book - 2012

It is the story of a person who wakes up every day in a different body and must figure who he/she is for that day. It is the story of a person who wakes up every day in a different body and must figure who he/she is for that day. Show less

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Robopocalypse

by Wilson, Daniel H.

Book - 2011

This chronicle of the devastating conflict between two competing forms of intelligence is fast paced with plenty of suspenseful action. This chronicle of the devastating conflict between two competing forms of intelligence is fast paced with plenty of suspenseful action. Show less

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Resurrection Express

by Romano, Stephen

Book - 2012

This book thunders along relentlessly, as the stakes grow every higher and the violence ramps up to a world-threatening scale. This book thunders along relentlessly, as the stakes grow every higher and the violence ramps up to a world-threatening scale. Show less

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Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour Bookstore

by Sloan, Robin

Book - 2012

It’s well-worth reading on a lot of levels – well-written with elements of fantasy, mystery, technology, and colourful characters – you certainly don’t mix any of them up, along with a fun ending. It’s well-worth reading on a lot of levels – well-written with elements of fantasy, mystery, technology, and colourful characters – you certainly don’t mix any of them up, along with a fun ending. Show less

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Birthmarked

by O'Brien, Caragh M.

Book - 2010

I missed my transit stop twice while reading this book and the sequel. I missed my transit stop twice while reading this book and the sequel. Show less

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Partials

by Wells, Dan

Book - 2012

Shades of Terminator, artificial soldiers created to win human wars and the aftermath Shades of Terminator, artificial soldiers created to win human wars and the aftermath Show less

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson

by Green, John

Book - 2010

For Tiny alone, you must read this book. Best. Character. Ever. For Tiny alone, you must read this book. Best. Character. Ever. Show less

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Avatar, the Last Airbender

The Promise. Part One

by Yang, Gene Luen

Book - 2012

This trilogy is superb: art, storyline, characters, and inside jokes – it’s like getting more episodes of the show! This trilogy is superb: art, storyline, characters, and inside jokes – it’s like getting more episodes of the show! Show less

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172 Hours on the Moon

by Harstad, Johan

Book - 2012

This is the most terrifying book I have read all year. This is the most terrifying book I have read all year. Show less

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Amulet

Book 5, Prince of the Elves

by Kibuishi, Kazu

Book - 2012

The story is action packed and I loved the appearance of many favourite characters. The story is action packed and I loved the appearance of many favourite characters. Show less

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The Forest of Hands and Teeth

by Ryan, Carrie

Book - 2009

One part post-apocalyptic, one part zombie fiction, and one part M.Night Shyamalan’s The Village. One part post-apocalyptic, one part zombie fiction, and one part M.Night Shyamalan’s The Village. Show less

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The Green Mile

by King, Stephen

Book - 1996

If you loved the movie and wanted more in the way of background of the characters, motivations, history, you will find many answers here. If you loved the movie and wanted more in the way of background of the characters, motivations, history, you will find many answers here. Show less

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Bad Island

by TenNapel, Doug

Book - 2011

...awesome graphic novel with intriguing art and storyline. ...awesome graphic novel with intriguing art and storyline. Show less

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Skinwalker

by Hunter, Faith

eBook - 2009

An adrenaline packed read tempered with a little dark humour and Cherokee folklore. Loved it. An adrenaline packed read tempered with a little dark humour and Cherokee folklore. Loved it. Show less

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The Cure for Everything!

Untangling the Twisted Messages About Health, Fitness, and Happiness

by Caulfield, Timothy A.

Book - 2012

I learned a lot about my own misconceptions regarding fitness, diet, genetics, and remedies. I learned a lot about my own misconceptions regarding fitness, diet, genetics, and remedies. Show less

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Night Boy

by Carter, Anne

Book - 2012

The illustrations are pretty impressive. It looks like something I’d expect to see on TV. The illustrations are pretty impressive. It looks like something I’d expect to see on TV. Show less

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The Family Fang

by Wilson, Kevin

Book - 2011

Caleb & Camille are performance artists who have made a living thanks to various grants & raised their children as part of the act. Now in their late twenties Annie & Buster are having a hard time functioning in the real world. Caleb & Camille are performance artists who have made a living thanks to various grants & raised their children as part of the act. Now in their late twenties Annie & Buster are having a hard time functioning in the real world. Show less

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The Lake of Dreams

by Edwards, Kim

Book - 2011

This story really drew me in This story really drew me in Show less

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The Chaperone

by Moriarty, Laura

Book - 2012

This beautiful and well-researched historical novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the issues of the early 20th century—Prohibition, the First World Wa...Show more This beautiful and well-researched historical novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the issues of the early 20th century—Prohibition, the First World War, flappers, suffragettes, the Civil Rights Movement, homosexuality, divorce, and orphan trains among them. Worth a read! Show less

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The King Has Goat Ears

by Jovanovic, Katarina

Book - 2008

This book tells a tale of self-acceptance – like yourself the way you are. Delightful. This book tells a tale of self-acceptance – like yourself the way you are. Delightful. Show less

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Wicked Bugs

The Louse That Conquered Napoleon's Army & Other Diabolical Insects

by Stewart, Amy

Book - 2011

It’s perfect for budding etymologists! The illustrations are beautiful, and feel like something out of an 19th century biologist’s handbook. It’s perfect for budding etymologists! The illustrations are beautiful, and feel like something out of an 19th century biologist’s handbook. Show less

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Tell It to the Trees

by Badami, Anita Rau

Book - 2011

Read this book for enlightenment and for fodder for discussion – it would be an excellent book club choice. Read this book for enlightenment and for fodder for discussion – it would be an excellent book club choice. Show less

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