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Chasing the Eclipse
Chasing the EclipseOn August 21, there will be a total solar eclipse covering the continental United States for the first time since 1979. Here are two new titles about the eclipse for your reading...
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What it Means to be American
What it Means to be AmericanThis eclectic mix of books features different genres, perspectives, and approaches to answer the question: "What does it mean to be an American?" Some are memoirs, some are...
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Wonderful "Wee Beasties"
Wonderful "Wee Beasties"The teeny, teeming world of microbesYes, this winter's flu season has been the worst in many years. And, okay, an outbreak of norovirus caused concern at the 2018 Winter...
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Guns in America
Guns in AmericaIn the context of mass shootings, police violence and the second amendment, Americans continue to disagree about the place that guns should have in our society. Are gun deaths the result...
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"The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
"The Gene" by Siddhartha MukherjeeSouthwest Library Book DiscussionYou are cordially invited to attend the Southwest Library Book Discussion on Saturday, June 30, at 1:30 p.m. Copies of this month's...
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Big Books of Natural Wonders
Big Books of Natural WondersSummer is a popular time for outdoor explorations and discoveries. Whether you find something big or small, it makes for a memorable day. Below are a selection of titles to...
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DC's Wild, Wondrous Heart
DC's Wild, Wondrous HeartEcological, Historical & Poetic Explorations of Rock Creek ParkWhen many people think of our nation's capital, they focus on its political life. Yet residents here know our...
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Make the Most of Winter
Make the Most of WinterBooks to help you survive (or even celebrate) the coldest seasonAfter the friendly and familial reunions, comfort food, and celebrations at the end of the year, turning the...
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Post-Carbon Living
Post-Carbon LivingIndividual, Family & Community Adaptation to Life after Fossil FuelsThe lifestyles of most of us in the industrialized world depend heavily on fossil fuels. Despite its normalcy...
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The Retro-Tech Revival
The Retro-Tech RevivalVisions of a Less Digital, More Fulfilling FutureA prevalent mythology of the future, pushed by the digital tech industry, assumes it will be increasingly digital. This trajectory...
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All about Coffee
All about CoffeeBooks on coffee beans, the coffee trade, and the glories of the marvelous brewAh… coffee. A cuppa, Java, liquid lightning… It gets us on our feet in the morning, it’s our afternoon...
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Seafaring Journeys with Cargo
Seafaring Journeys with CargoNonfiction Explorations of Maritime ShippingLast year I traveled as a passenger for almost four weeks on two transatlantic cargo ships. Since I've returned, I have been...
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Oceanic Tales
Oceanic TalesAdult nonfiction to get swept up inThroughout history, oceans have provided inspiration and adventure as well as a place of danger. Enjoy an adventure on and under the ocean with a...
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Egg-cellent Backyard Chickens
Egg-cellent Backyard ChickensHighly Recommended Books on Raising ChickensInterest in chicken-keeping and sales of chicks have risen dramatically since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. If you too...
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Crime and Punishment
Crime and PunishmentDo you enjoy true crime books, police procedurals, or forensic mystery novels? Then these riveting histories that explore criminal investigation, sensational trials, and the use of...
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Neuroplasticity
NeuroplasticityHow to change your mindCan our minds grow with practice? If we train hard enough can we become smarter or increase our mental agility? The books in the list below reveal modern...
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Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Awareness Mental health issues are a growing concern in the US. These books help explain stress, trauma, the brain’s responses, and the treatment advances occurring in the field. Health...
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Starry Skies
Starry SkiesApril is Global Astronomy MonthObserve the night sky this spring and beyond! To celebrate Global Astronomy Month, here are a selection of titles about astronomy. You're sure to spot...
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Walking
WalkingBooks on one of the most basic (and important) activitiesFor most of us, walking is one of the basics of life: it’s a milestone in our development when we’re infants, the means to get from point...
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Andrew Carnegie Medals 2023
Andrew Carnegie Medals 2023At the 2023 American Library Association LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience in New Orleans, LA, winners of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and...
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