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• A Song for the Dark Times

  Rankin, Ian

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  This series beyond portraying a fascinating character /plot also offers interesting snapshots of the history of Edinburgh.

• Calypso

  Sedaris, David

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  Full of the same odd humour, self-deprecating explorations of his neurosis, and sharp observations

• The Witches Are Coming

  West, Lindy

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  This is her callout for people to get up off their seats and make a difference in the world

• Uncanny Valley

  a Memoir

  Wiener, Anna, 1987-

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  There were some philosophical questions posed in the book that made me really think about the tech I consume on a daily basis

• If These Wings Could Fly

  McCauley, Kyrie

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  The elements of magical realism blend seamlessly with the gritty reality of violence and fear, and lighten the tone.

• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

  Skloot, Rebecca, 1972-

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  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a step closer for the respect this medical wonder and their donor deserve.

• The Weeknight Dessert Cookbook

  80 Irresistible Recipes With Only 5 to 15 Minutes of Prep

  Younkin, Mary

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  I made the Cranberry-Lemon Scone Cookies from this recipe book, and they are delicious. 

• Fever Dream

  a Novel

  Schweblin, Samanta, 1978-

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  I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys weird and unusual fiction

• Indistractable

  How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life

  Eyal, Nir

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  Full of practical advice on how to get focused work done and take the steps needed to get where you want to go in work and in life.

• The Longevity Paradox

  How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age

  Gundry, Steven R.

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  This book provides many thought-provoking ideas in regards to new ways we can take control of our own health, right now, and as we age

• A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

  Jackson, Holly, 1992-

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  This is a fast paced page turner that will have you reading late into the night wondering what will happen next.

• Greenwood

  Christie, Michael, 1976-

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  A tale of environment, industry, family, love, and survival—I absolutely loved it.

• World War Z

  An Oral History of the Zombie War

  Brooks, Max

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  The audio book is also spectacular.

• Zero Sum Game

  Huang, S. L.

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  This book is so much fun

• Grit

  the Power of Passion and Perseverance

  Duckworth, Angela

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  See Deanna's review here: https://youtu.be/dsIKzTywySs

• Rilla of Ingleside

  Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud), 1874-1942

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  See Sandra's review here: https://youtu.be/kLtwP-ytyK8

• Tell Tale

  Archer, Jeffrey, 1940-

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  See Cecilia's review here: https://youtu.be/odKIUrLSoT0

• The King

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  See Renee's review of this documentary here: https://www.surreylibraries.ca/news/staff-pick-king-rise-and-fall-elvis-presley . It is also available in Kanopy

• Persuasion

  Austen, Jane, 1775-1817

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  See Sandra's review here: https://www.surreylibraries.ca/news/staff-picks-persuasion

• The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

  Zevin, Gabrielle

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  See Cecila's review here: https://youtu.be/MginIZDFb48