Do you long for books that might quiet your mind, excite the eye, or take on real life? Available with little or no wait, this week’s staff ebook suggestions spotlight thoughtful, personal stories of different moods, and each can be checked out from the Library’s digital services. Now’s a great time to try something new!
The View from Penthouse B
Elinor Lipman
Elinor Lipman writes engaging and optimistic novels that are light but also thought-provoking. In The View from Penthouse B, a unique set of roommates navigate New York City as they work through unexpected personal transitions. ~Nancy
OverDrive: ebook and e-audio
Hoopla: ebook and e-audio
News of the World
Paulette Giles
There is poetry to this prose, and I wouldn’t have expected to say that about an odd-couple pairing set in the realities of the Old West. This story is rich in local color, laconic yet tough characters, and slice-of-life dialogue. Even only a few pages in, I couldn’t escape echoes of classic American authors such as Ambrose Bierce and Bret Harte. ~Cathleen
OverDrive: ebook
Hoopla: ebook
You Deserve a Drink: Boozy Misadventures and Tales of Debauchery
Mamrie Hart
Littered with 90s pop-culture references and puns, live vicariously through comedian Mamrie Hart’s over-the-top absurd adventures as she creates a fun time out of almost any situation. Includes a built in drinking game! ~Jenny
OverDrive: ebook
My Favorite Thing Is Monsters
Emil Ferris
Filled with B-horror movie and pulp monster iconography, the diary of ten-year-old Karen Reyes records her investigation into the murder of her upstairs neighbor Anka Silverberg, a Holocaust survivor (from NoveList) ~Chelsea
Hoopla: ebook
Another Brooklyn
Jacqueline Woodson
August returns home to Brooklyn for her father’s funeral and explores powerful memories of growing up in the 1970s; this gorgeously written book explores family dynamics, adolescent friendship, joy, and regret. ~Nancy
OverDrive: ebook and e-audio
Convenience Store Woman
Sayaka Murata
A lovely, quirky little book that elicits an empathetic and protective response in the reader while still offering biting commentary on society’s expectations for a fulfilling life. ~Cathleen
OverDrive: ebook and e-audio
Hoopla: ebook and e-audio
The Best We Could Do
Thi Bui
An intimate look at one family’s journey from war-torn Vietnam to new lives in America. Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family (from publisher’s description) ~Chelsea
OverDrive: ebook
Hoopla: ebook
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Setting boundaries with others is a struggle for many, and people of faith have a tendency to believe saying yes no matter what is an act of service. This longtime bestseller challenges readers to acknowledge self-destructive patterns and identify healthier choices. ~Cathleen
OverDrive: e-audio (unabridged)
Hoopla: ebook and (abridged) e-audio
Still looking? Check out earlier installments of staff ebook and e-audio picks available from home or contact us for suggestions personalized to your mood and taste.
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Girls’ Night Out
The Mockingbirds
The Year of the Witching
