| A walk in the park : the true story of a spectacular misadventure in the Grand Canyon | A walk in the park : the true story of a spectacular misadventure in the Grand Canyon | Fedarko, Kevin | 7665281 | | Book | | 9781501183058 | | <div class="ExternalClass0A95D97BD79844AD9AAEDE8FCE5E466E"><p>I love travelogues. I love reading about places and things I have always wanted to experience but I know I would probably (definitely) die if I tried. Kevin and his photographer buddy Peter did it…and guess what? They almost died in the process. Spoiler alert: They didn’t die and with the help of some Canyon veterans they explored the Grand Canyon; from one end to the other in amazing detail. Kevin’s book describes the journey and Peter’s book of photographs called “The Grand Canyon: Between River and Rim” shows off what they saw. Read the book then look at the pictures. - Brian R.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22A%20Walk%20in%20the%20Park%22%20Kevin%20Fedarko&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| A walk in the park : the true story of a spectacular misadventure in the Grand Canyon | A walk in the park : the true story of a spectacular misadventure in the Grand Canyon | Fedarko, Kevin | 7665281 | | Book | | 9781501183058 | | <div class="ExternalClass1BC27AB55CC5451B81FD1F7F1E380109"><p>As a fan of hiking the Grand Canyon this brought back memories while still teaching me about our wonderful park up north. - Keith L.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22a%20walk%20in%20the%20park%22%20fedarko&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| All systems red | All systems red | Wells, Martha | 4684561 | | Book | | 9780765397539 | | <div class="ExternalClass55FA9745580C464FB1E6B553E4127E1F"><p>Absolutely hilarious, who knew robots could have as much social anxiety as humans? - Ava W.<br><em>(Ava recommends the entire Murderbot Diaries series. "All Systems Red" is Book 1 of the series.)</em><br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22all%20systems%20red%22%20martha%20wells&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Automatic noodle | Automatic noodle | Newitz, Annalee, 1969- author. | 8384517 | | Book | | 9781250357465 | | <div class="ExternalClassF3C58F5A050845D6BCB0123AAE818067"><p>There was something incredibly human about a ragtag bunch of robots coming together to reopen their ghost kitchen (so they can pay their bills as to not be repossessed), and choosing to make a food that they could take pride in, not just what was cheap and available. You know... even though they don't eat food. This book is just perfect for anybody who likes sci-fi or foodie fiction. - Katie T.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22automatic%20noodle%22%20newitz&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Bob the vampire snail | Bob the vampire snail | Zuill, Andrea, author, illustrator. | 8459861 | | Book | | 9780593814963 | | <div class="ExternalClass33690A467C0D4A1F8265857A4F71BF9E"><p>Yes, it is a picture book, but this book instantly became one of my absolute favorites! It is adorable, hilarious, and helps show that even when it seems nobody likes you, there is SOMEONE out there that can understand you and enjoy being with you! - Brandi S.</p><p><br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22bob%20the%20vampire%20snail%22%20zuill&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Dead of winter | Dead of winter | Coates, Darcy | 7252358 | | Book | | 9781728270258 | | <div class="ExternalClass8301BA2BCFE04E76907F16374BB8B07B"><p>The story was an amazing thriller. Constantly kept you on your toes. The characters are interesting and the twists are amazing. I felt like I was in the Colorado wilderness, fighting for my life. - Claudia P.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22dead%20of%20winter%22%20coates&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Don't let the forest in | Don't let the forest in | Drews, C. G. | 7967960 | | Book | | 9781250895660 | | <div class="ExternalClassBE275021B4DA4C31ADF3D22533F9D0C0"><p>Every word is full of yearning and such sadness it’s still stuck in my throat. Not once while reading this did it feel like I could take a full breath of air, no time to recuperate. Andrew and Thomas are tragic like a Shakespearean play, destined to suffer in each other’s arms and then fall into despair.</p><div>The writing is beyond amazing and really creates an intimate world for the reader to get to know Andrew and Thomas. Descriptions so beautiful and tender they hurt; I could not put this down. But I also didn’t want to finish it and leave this world. - Tayler L.<br></div><p><br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22don%27t%20let%20the%20forest%20in%22%20drews&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Dungeon crawler Carl | Dungeon crawler Carl | Dinniman, Matt | 7688725 | | Book | | 9780593820247 | | <div class="ExternalClassDA61AB6AD0654406969A0E3580CAC109"><p>I love this book and the series following it because it explores more than just the fantasy world. It talks about love, friendships, found families, the struggle between revenge and justice. Even as it deals with heavy subjects, Dinniman does such a great job exploring mental health and trauma from growing up in bad environments. I love the message these books send in terms of strength in numbers and the pure determination. There's so much to love about these books, I really could go on forever. - Michael W.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22dungeon%20crawler%20carl%22%20dinniman&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Earthlings : a novel | Earthlings : a novel | Murata, Sayaka, 1979- author. | 6133268 | | Book | | 9780802157003 | | <div class="ExternalClass84937ED7BF4B4753944D2D6C73EE3B7B"><p>I was drawn in by the cute furby looking critter on the cover. Then the summary blurb hooked me, a coming-of-age tale about a girl who believes she is an alien. It is a delightfully weird and sometimes (often) disturbing look at coping with childhood trauma, family structure, and shattering the rigid social order of modern-day Japan. - Brian R.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22earthlings%22%20Sayaka%20Murata&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Endling : a novel | Endling : a novel | Reva, Maria | 8351237 | | Book | | 9780385545310 | | <div class="ExternalClassC3054B4650A3499D9E5E45C8BE305823"><p><em>Endling</em>, which was longlisted for the Booker Prize, is the definition of a unique and original story, captivating the reader from page one. I especially enjoyed how emotional and thought-provoking it was, leaving me wanting more after the last page. - Erin M.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22endling%22%20maria%20reva&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Episode thirteen | Episode thirteen | DiLouie, Craig, 1967- author. | 6950812 | | Book | | 9780316443104 | | <div class="ExternalClass6A6A1773741241569D353162527031B0"><p>Putting together the story through journals, tapes, emails and other pieces really built on the tension and with every piece, you are left wanted to know more about what happened! - Austin M.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22episode%20thirteen%22%20dilouie&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Eruption | Eruption | Crichton, Michael, 1942-2008 | 7600225 | | Book | | 9780316565073 | | <div class="ExternalClassBDBBC76D5FA24DED9AB68EB1EE21CB5D"><p>I enjoyed the writing style of the author and the plot. It had a lot of suspense and anticipation which is a feature I really enjoy in any book. - Ninevah H.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=eruption%20michael%20crichton&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Familiaris | Familiaris | Wroblewski, David | 7619743 | | Book | | 9798212194297 | | <div class="ExternalClass1C36E4363A5F4D9B84E698D3F0BD25C9"><p>I enjoy long, deeply immersive novels with distinctive characters. These two books were beautifully written, with uniquely intertwined characters. - Jill B.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22familiaris%22%20Wroblewski&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| From here to the great unknown : a memoir | From here to the great unknown : a memoir | Presley, Lisa Marie, 1968-2023 | 7813315 | | Book | | 9780593733875 | | <div class="ExternalClassD26004BB7C294FC085BB28161562DC0B"><p>This book was published by Lisa Marie Presley's daughter, Riley Keough, after her mother's death. It is honest, insightful, and really paints a picture of Lisa Marie's life both before and after her father's death. This book holds nothing back--you really see the relationships inside the Presley family, and they are complicated, to say the least. Lisa Marie talks about her father, Riley talks about her mother, and they BOTH talk about Lisa Marie's marriage to Michael Jackson (that alone makes it worth the read!). Ultimately, as a fan of Elvis and his music from way back, I learned a lot about this family that I never knew. - Rebecca O.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22from%20here%20to%20the%20great%20unknown%22%20riley%20keough&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Girls girls girls : a novel | Girls girls girls : a novel | von Blanckensee, Shoshana | 8351320 | | Book | | 9780593718445 | | <div class="ExternalClass42FC2D487BF240B29B728E45E67527D8"><p>Being in the general sphere of queer and feminine, I often don't feel very represented in a lot of books I read. That was not the case with this book. Within the first chapter of this book, I felt so seen and understood that I immediately knew this is one of those books I'd be buying a physical copy of. - Ava W.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22girls%20girls%20girls%22%20shoshana&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Heart the lover : a novel | Heart the lover : a novel | King, Lily | 8453070 | | Book | | 9780802165176 | | <div class="ExternalClass6768C3C4EA4F43B486D3CF304B2B2972"><p>The prose in this novel floored me. The book isn't long, but the story stuck with me for a long time after I closed it. The story is a reminder of how miscommunication can lead to choices that forever change the trajectory or your life. I usually stick to upbeat, quirky topics that make me laugh as often as they make me think. This one made me weep, but I am all the better for it. It's so good. - Erin M.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22heart%20the%20lover%22%20lily%20king&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Heartwood : a novel | Heartwood : a novel | Gaige, Amity, 1972- author. | 8251391 | | Book | | 1668063603 | | <div class="ExternalClass293C84FC8F2347DE95298276A13F4851"><p>As an avid hiker, I thoroughly enjoyed travelling along with the main character on her Appalachian thru-hike adventure, but I also found the mystery and the theme of mother/daughter relationships really captivating. - Kelley H.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=heartwood%20Amity%20Gaige&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| I wish you all the best | I wish you all the best | Deaver, Mason | 5659026 | | Book | | 9781338306125 | | <div class="ExternalClass4679EAFA34C346FE99580495EC91042F"><p>This book is one I read every year as It always speaks to me. Growing up queer and non-binary, I always struggled to find myself in books. So when I read this book I am always transported back to my younger self and how happy I was that I found a book with a character who looked like me. This book explores so much in family and the difference of those who surround you by proximity, verses those who actually care and lift you up. It's such a cozy read and gets to my heart every time. - Michael W.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22i%20wish%20you%20all%20the%20best%22%20mason%20deaver&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| If you tell : a true story of murder, family secrets, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood | If you tell : a true story of murder, family secrets, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood | Olsen, Gregg | 5858122 | | Book | | 9781542005227 | | <div class="ExternalClass6A34C1F058E746BBABF742A71A8EF99B"><p>I enjoyed this book because it is a true crime story, which involved a roller coaster of events that left me blown away by the lies and abuse that took place in this family home. I loved it though because you hold out hope for the kids to break free and find salvation away from their mother, and to see if the murders committed come to light. - Mikaela V.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22if%20you%20tell%22%20gregg%20olsen&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Juliet : the life and afterlives of Shakespeare's first tragic heroine | Juliet : the life and afterlives of Shakespeare's first tragic heroine | Duncan, Sophie, 1987- author. | 7620460 | | Book | | 9781541600324 | | <div class="ExternalClassF44EC3FE06844C8A821DC414DA9848A0"><p>I thought that I already knew the story of Romeo and Juliet inside and out, but it turns out there was so much more to learn. This book isn't just a literary analysis, it really goes into how ingrained Juliet the character is in our culture, in both positive and negative ways. I revisited the play shortly after reading this book, and it let me see it with fresh eyes. - Trejon Dunkley<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22Juliet:%20The%20Life%20and%20Afterlives%20of%20Shakespeare%27s%20First%20Tragic%20Heroine%22%20sophie%20duncan&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Legend of the white snake | Legend of the white snake | Lee, Sher | 7865166 | | Book | | 9780063327191 | | <div class="ExternalClass77AD1DFCBEDB41A98EDE615AE4C061AE"><p>I could really relate to this story-it's a re-imagining of a very famous Chinese Folktale that my mother introduced to me when I was a child. The story really relates to me because it's about my cultural heritage and background and also for my love of mythology and fairytales. Unlike the original story, it has a happy ending! - Michael D.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22legend%20of%20the%20white%20snake%22%20sher&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Legendborn | Legendborn | Deonn, Tracy | 6012644 | | Book | | 9781534441606 | | <div class="ExternalClass2F7611785AB54711B88FF915025AEB3F"><p>This book came highly recommended for its representation of BIPOC & LGBTQ+ characters, as well as its respectful treatment of the Welsh language and culture and Arthurian legends. It did not disappoint. In a time when American fantasy writers are appropriating all sorts of Celtic words and cultures just to make their books sound more fantastical, Deonn proves that it's possible to be respectful of all cultures and still write great fantasy. I look forward to reading the rest of the series! - Deidre O.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=legendborn%20deonn&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit [electronic resource] | Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit [electronic resource] | Winterson, Jeanette | 5463590 | | Book | | 9780802198723 | | <div class="ExternalClassAEEDFAEBA794465885000F9B6B254A1D"><p><em>Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit</em> is the most honest and colorful book I read this year. Winterson refuses boredom, bleakness, and her mother's intense religiosity, coming of age her own way, no matter the cost. Winterson's books are always passionate, but this one reveals the origin of said passion, and it inspired me to not shy away from my own passions. - Kee Bulkowski<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22oranges%20are%20not%20the%20only%20fruit%22%20jeanette%20winterson&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Our infinite fates : a novel | Our infinite fates : a novel | Steven, Laura | 8147687 | | Book | | 9781250333889 | | <div class="ExternalClass22B4F06798A04FA490F2AF9F6E96A58A"><p>What I most enjoyed about this book was how I could not predict what was coming after every chapter. Bits and pieces of the plot are revealed slowly and out of order, so it kept me at the edge of my seat and I could not put it down! It is a fantastic YA book if you enjoy a suspenseful fantasy/supernatural book. - Anahi L.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22our%20infinite%20fates%22%20laura%20steven&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Paperbacks from Hell : the twisted history of '70s and '80s horror fiction | Paperbacks from Hell : the twisted history of '70s and '80s horror fiction | Hendrix, Grady | 4877201 | | Book | | 9781594749810 | | <div class="ExternalClass25F35AA3190D4A62ACAA788B7FC1F23B"><p>There were several times I laughed out loud reading this book and about the nutty things that were happening in horror publishing. I also loved how Hendrix highlighted the artists of the famous pulp covers we've come to love. I love when a book adds more books to my TBR! I came out of this with a brand new appreciation of horror fiction. - Trejon D.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22paperbacks%20from%20hell%22%20grady%20hendrix&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Paradise logic | Paradise logic | Kemp, Sophie. | 8202617 | | Book | | 9781668057032 (hardcover) | | <div class="ExternalClassDFE9892A1EC64AF58ABEEEB7D77F8813"><p>Equal parts surreal and down-to-earth. Hilarious, biting, and devastating. Sticks with you like mashed potatoes. - Dylan G.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22paradise%20logic%22%20sophie%20kemp&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Piranesi | Piranesi | Clarke, Susanna | 5939417 | | Book | | 9781635575637 | | <div class="ExternalClass27EF7A2FD3A440A693FF65CB483763E5"><p>This book really surprised me! The mystery of the non-linear storytelling and disbelief as the reader was such a fun and inviting challenge. The interweaving of mythology and prose was so captivating and I ended up finishing it in two days! Piranesi is a character that grows on you with a familial affection and stays in your mind long after you've finished the book. I read this back in January and still think about it all the time! - Jennifer K.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=piranesi%20susanna%20clarke&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Poets Square : a memoir in thirty cats | Poets Square : a memoir in thirty cats | Gustafson, Courtney | 8244752 | | Book | | 9780593727614 | | <div class="ExternalClass385648033A064BFC8FFB6599D3A93396"><p>It was a little bit of a tearjerker, but I loved that it gave insight to helping the feral cat community and it gave us insight into some of the cat colonies the author cared for. - Sarah W.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22poets%20square%22%20Courtney%20Gustafson&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Pomona Afton can so solve a murder : a novel | Pomona Afton can so solve a murder : a novel | Rose, Bellamy | 8183949 | | Book | | 9781668075654 | | <div class="ExternalClassF6A08B7F62DE4F7DB7684864875219EF"><p>This book was so refreshing and I enjoyed the twists and turns along the way. If you like an amature sleuth, give Pomona a try, she will weasle her way into your heart when you aren't even looking. - Katie T.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22pomona%20afton%20can%20so%20solve%20a%20murder%22%20bellamy&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Remarkably bright creatures : a novel | Remarkably bright creatures : a novel | Van Pelt, Shelby | 6658540 | | Book | | 9780063204157 | | <div class="ExternalClassC5FB0E2D181C4ACAB02B3A099D8AE14E"><p>This is a very touching story, and Marcellus has amazing intelligence and dry wit. The book is an absolute adventure from the first page to the last, and it keeps you turning pages... especially to see what that snarky octopus is going to do next. - Brandi S.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22remarkably%20bright%20creatures%22%20van%20pelt&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Sunrise on the reaping | Sunrise on the reaping | Collins, Suzanne | 7865267 | | Book | | 9781546171461 | | <div class="ExternalClass61F35994B5414033B5E809877CEAD8E1"><p>I am a huge fan of <em>The Hunger Games</em> novels. This is about Haymitch Abernathy, who is Katniss's mentor. I really enjoyed this book because it shows even in the unjust situations there is always hope and a way to rebel. - Maia S.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22sunrise%20on%20the%20reaping%22%20suzanne&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The Count of Monte Cristo | The Count of Monte Cristo | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870. | 3929259 | | Book | | 9780199219650 | | <div class="ExternalClass592704B86A024B608E7D86246A7FAFD8"><p>I am biased in that the recent French version is one of my favorite films--but so far none of the cinematic media has touched the true core of the book. Edmond Dantes is such a captivating, heartbreaking character that always keeps you on your toes and while there are a few long tangents of his, the interconnected stories and plot-twists are extremely delightful. The themes of the book speak greatly of virtues that spoke to me and I really loved the intricate storytelling of this classic that still applies well today. - Jennifer K.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22The%20Count%20of%20Monte%20Cristo%22%20Alexandre%20Dumas&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The Kamogawa food detectives | The Kamogawa food detectives | Kashiwai, Hisashi, 1952- author. | 7470162 | | Book | | 9780593717714 | | <div class="ExternalClass48F994B9897249CD95F5470EA94397A4"><p>This book is a great addition to the genre of cozy Japanese fiction. In the vein of <em>Before the Coffee Gets Cold</em>, this book is like a warm cup of tea or a bowl of soup. It focuses on nostalgia for the past and reliving wonderful memories through food. If you need a book with zero stress and nothing but a warm, nostalgic feeling, then this is the book (or genre!) for you. - Laura F.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=The%20Kamogawa%20food%20detectives&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The bewitching | The bewitching | Moreno-Garcia, Silvia | 8215286 | | Book | | 9780593874325 | | <div class="ExternalClass914BADADF3CE4128895D43DA3F3B87D9"><p>This novel was spooky and witchy without being too tense or scary (for me). I loved the way that all three storylines wove together to create such a vivid story that you could've never anticipated at the beginning. - Brianna T.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20bewitching%22%20Silvia%20Moreno-Garcia&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The buffalo hunter hunter | The buffalo hunter hunter | Jones, Stephen Graham, 1972- author. | 8202613 | | Book | | 9781668075081 | | <div class="ExternalClass72D30F8AD2CF449A97491F3EE58A1811"><p>Jones is the master of horror that is about more than just the horror on the page. Takes the old vampire tropes and makes them fresh. Loved the audiobook. - Matthew D.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22The%20buffalo%20hunter%20hunter%22%20stephen%20graham&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The enchanted greenhouse | The enchanted greenhouse | Durst, Sarah Beth | 8331960 | | Book | | 9781250333988 | | <div class="ExternalClass18C5656EFACC444E97D84BC789CC86B8"><p>This cottage core fantasy is the perfect antidote to all the ugliness happening in the world today. Along with all the tropes in this genre (tiny, hummingbird-like dragons, talking, sentient plants, singing flowers and a cat with wings!) the story is about finding the courage to confront past traumas and finding inner strength and resilience, and the joys of found community. - Michael D.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22The%20Enchanted%20Greenhouse%22%20sarah%20beth%20durst&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The knight and the moth | The knight and the moth | Gillig, Rachel | 8291714 | | Book | | 9780316582704 | | <div class="ExternalClass329CFF31E7BD4B8E85FE0343C113B1A5"><div><p><em>The Knight and the Moth</em> is a thrilling gothic fantasy with complex characters you root for. The atmospheric storytelling is engaging and beautiful. - Elyse M. <br></p></div></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22The%20Knight%20and%20the%20Moth%22%20rachel%20gillig&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The monster of Elendhaven | The monster of Elendhaven | Giesbrecht, Jennifer | 5806249 | | Book | | 9781250225689 | | <div class="ExternalClass23927E087662400C9ACF1AB9FD6BF61C"><p>What an amazing, weird little book! I loved the characters and the setting, I just wish we could have more! But also, maybe it’s good to have just a taste. I loved the plot overall but the relationship between Johann and Florian was divine. I want this world to be made in a LAIKA movie or something just to have it exist in another way. I highly recommend the audiobook for the amazing narrator; he really adds to the characters and the tone of the story. - Tayler L.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=The%20monster%20of%20Elendhaven&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The new guys : the historic class of astronauts that broke barriers and changed the face of space travel | The new guys : the historic class of astronauts that broke barriers and changed the face of space travel | Bagby, Meredith E. | 7080411 | | Book | | 9780063141971 | | <div class="ExternalClassC7462FB568944123A01C3445DC7C3234"><p>I read <em>Atmosphere</em> by Taylor Jenkins Reid and noticed that this book was listed in her "references and additional reading" list and immediately checked it out. It is the perfect book for anybody who loves space travel and NASA history. I read <em>The Six</em> (Loren Grush) last year and it is also amazing, but this is my best Non-Fiction read of this year! - Katie T.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20new%20guys%22%20bagby&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The night eaters. Book 1, She eats the night | The night eaters. Book 1, She eats the night | Liu, Marjorie M. | 6949456 | | Book | | 9781419758706 | | <div class="ExternalClass0861DE4250AE457F82760F45226A7252"><p>Besides being beautifully illustrated, it has an amazing story full of twists and turns. - Austin M.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20night%20eaters%22%20liu&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The salt stones : seasons of a shepherd's life | The salt stones : seasons of a shepherd's life | Whybrow, Helen | 8354716 | | Book | | 9781571311627 | | <div class="ExternalClass185B6DAA84AE4C168D46042A963A39D3"><p>Here is someone who came to a fork in the road and dove full-heartedly toward the path less traveled. This story is about the twist and turns of a life well lived but not planned for. A sheep farm in wintry Vermont is about as far away as you can get from a stucco house in the Phoenix exurbs. I loved learning about the day-to-day business of raising sheep in the 21st Century. It's a gorgeously written book that helped me remember the importance of weaving the natural world into our everyday work. - Erin M.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20salt%20stones%22%20whybrow&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The serviceberry : abundance and reciprocity in the natural world | The serviceberry : abundance and reciprocity in the natural world | Kimmerer, Robin Wall | 7733451 | | Book | | 9781668072240 | | <div class="ExternalClass56FB2A1F55FA4B87AA368DEFEEA107AC"><p>I loved this book! It is so very profound and refreshing to imagine a new economy based on gifting to each other and mutual benefit rather than the "me, me, me" economy that Western civilization seems to have fallen into. An added bonus is that the author cites public libraries and Little Free Libraries as examples of how this gifting economy works to everyone's good. It made me feel so hopeful that there is another way! - Julie H. <br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22The%20Serviceberry:%20Abundance%20and%20Reciprocity%20in%20the%20Natural%20World%22%20robin%20wall%20kimmerer&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The story of Edgar Sawtelle : a novel | The story of Edgar Sawtelle : a novel | Wroblewski, David. | 4413941 | | Book | | 9780061374234 | | <div class="ExternalClass9166C3AA725E44B5B4A20C2B54F6770E"><p>I enjoy long, deeply immersive novels with distinctive characters. These two books were beautifully written, with uniquely intertwined characters. - Jill B.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22story%20of%20edgar%20sawtelle%22%20Wroblewski&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The tainted cup | The tainted cup | Bennett, Robert Jackson, 1984- author. | 7467605 | | Book | | 9781984820709 | | <div class="ExternalClass4BD14C6D74AE45E798B70235824662D8"><p>This is a great epic fantasy version of Sherlock Holmes, with magic, potions, science, deduction, and great leviathan beasts. Yet among all the epic fantasy worldbuilding, there is also great humanity in the characters. You come to care for them and the world you also now inhabit. <br>But wait! There's a sequel, so when you're left wanting more ... Book 2 awaits. - Laura F.<br></p><p><br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20tainted%20cup%22%20bennett&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| The unselected journals of Emma M. Lion. Vol. 1 | The unselected journals of Emma M. Lion. Vol. 1 | Brower, Beth | 7678432 | | Book | | 9780998063614 | | <div class="ExternalClass4FCD2C350CC44902830530A184E0EA95"><p>This seems like Jane Austen, Frances Hodgsen Burnett and L.M. Montgomery could have collaborated on this book. It's a delightful period novel set in 1883. The audiobook is particularly great, since the narrator does the voices of all the characters in various British accents. Emma's adventures and problems with her sneaky "cousin Archibald" as told to her journal are so funny! - Julie H. </p><p><em>Note: I've just read volume 1 so far, but there are 8 books out that the author considers one book in different volumes.</em><br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22The%20Unselected%20Journals%20of%20Emma%20M%22%20brower&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Uncredited : women's overlooked, misattributed, and stolen work | Uncredited : women's overlooked, misattributed, and stolen work | Tyra, Allison | 8342552 | | Book | | 9781998076635 | | <div class="ExternalClass8CCCF34227F545EDB95ECDF054F32F64"><p>An amazing book that teaches you about so many daring and intelligent women that didn't get the recognition they deserved. - Claudia P.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22Uncredited%22%20tyra&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| We could be rats | We could be rats | Austin, Emily (Emily R.) | 8057406 | | Book | | 9781668058145 | | <div class="ExternalClass46B0C51C70AA481EA665F339730CEDEB"><p>This author has quickly become one of my favorites. This book was the most perfect mix of weird and funny, deep and heartfelt. It tackles themes of navigating young adulthood and highlights the difficulties of mental health struggles in a way that felt authentic and handled with utmost care. It punched me in the gut but gave me a nice warm hug afterwards. If pondering what it might be like to be a "fat little rat at a fair" is something you've never done, dive into this book and give it some thought. - Miranda M.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22we%20could%20be%20rats%22%20austin&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| When my brother was an Aztec | When my brother was an Aztec | Diaz, Natalie | 5414841 | | Book | | 9781556593833 | | <div class="ExternalClass8532AF9821DB43FDAE68C1C87C843B1E"><p>I enjoy Diaz's writing style and her experience with having a sibling battling with drug use. Im also a fan of poetry and short stories as well, and this is a collection that I have read on repeat! - Chandler H.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22when%20my%20brother%20was%20an%20aztec%22%20natalie%20diaz&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| When the moon hits your eye | When the moon hits your eye | Scalzi, John, 1969- author. | 8043311 | | Book | | 9780765389091 | | <div class="ExternalClassF1C16B96EDE14F1A94563996BB8F7322"><p>A fun concept with a quick writing style by one of my favorite authors who never fails to entertain. - Keith L.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22when%20the%20moon%20hits%20your%20eye%22%20scalzi&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
| Young Mungo : a novel | Young Mungo : a novel | Stuart, Douglas, 1976- author. | 6476934 | | Book | | 9780802159557 | | <div class="ExternalClassEFE1FCCC73FF4E958FD9D5B0FD7FBE4A"><p>I had read and loved <em>Shuggie Bain</em>, which won the Booker Prize in 2020, so naturally I had to read <em>Young Mungo</em>. Both have grim aspects to them, but the resilience of the human spirit comes through in amazing ways. Plus, they are both set in Scotland, my favorite country. - Jill B.<br></p></div> | https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=Young%20Mungo%20:%20a%20novel&searchType=everything&pageSize=10 |
