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PATRON PICKS 2020
CORALVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Every year in our reading programs we ask you about the books you read
and what you liked. Here are some of the ones you’ve told us about in the
past year. Maybe you’ll find another great read among them!
stream-of-consciousness way which truly
FICTION immerses the read in the story. [ON ORDER,
No Exit by Taylor Adams—I felt as though I ebook, eaudio]
was living through a blizzard. [F A218,
ebook] How to Walk Away by Katherine Center—
Great book about life not turning out the way
Internment by Samira Ahmed—I liked the you expect. [F C397, ebook, eaudio]
fire that drove the main character to do what
she did and stand up for her rights and Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton—
freedom even though her parents told her the So beautifully written. I learned so much
risks. She was not afraid of the consequences. about the history, politics, people, and beauty
[YA A286, CD book, Playaway, ebook, eaudio] of Cuba. The stories of love, life, and bravery
are inspiring. It made me want to visit Cuba!
Booked by Kwame Alexander—A delightful [ON ORDER, ebook, eaudio]
novel-in-verse portraying a young teenage
boy struggling through his parents’ divorce. The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny
He manages to survive, because of his fierce Colgan—This was my first book by Colgan
love of soccer and the friendship of his first and it won’t be my last. The story of young
crush. [YA A376, CD book, ebook, eaudio] Zoe and her son drew me in. Zoe was
struggling to meet the needs of her son
Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis—Not nearly as without much help from the boy’s father.
well-known as it should be – a fabulously When an opportunity arrives, Zoe moves to
funny commentary on the frustrations of life Scotland to work in a bookshop as well as an
in academia. [F A517, ebook] au pair. Adventure, misadventure, mystery,
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman—A and joy follow. [F C695, ebook, eaudio]
sweet and charming story of a crotchety old Amanda’s Wedding by Jenny Colgan—
man who has recently lost the love of his life Hilarious book, a super fun, breezy pool read.
but gains a new family in his neighbors. Cue Loved it! [ON ORDER, ebook]
all the feels! [F B126, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
The Andromeda Strain by Michael
The Guest Book by Sarah Blake—I loved the Crichton— A bit dated at this point, but still
twist and turns. Startling views on racism fun. I want to see the movie again now! [F
back in World War II and beyond. [F B636, C928, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
ebook, eaudio]
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins— A
Milkman by Anna Burns— Snapshot of great read. This book has been so
several months in the life of an 18-year-old controversial, but tells a migrant’s story in a
girl in the late 70s in Ireland during the very genuine way. It needs to be read, and it
troubles. Anna Burns writes in a very needs to be discussed. I’ll recommend it to mybook club next year. [F C971, LP, CD book, story. I look forward to reading the other
Playaway ebook, eaudio] books for young adults and middle-aged
readers. [jF G798, CD book, ebook]
The Steel Kiss by Jeffrey Deaver— Many
parts in the book are very suspenseful and Exit West by Mohsin Hamid— A story of
the storyline is interesting. First book I immigration with a fantasy twist – a person
listened to from this author. Quirky walks through a door into another country.
characters and the relationships between Good discussion in these times particularly.
them provided additional reason to keep The author writes like a poet. [F H216, ebook,
listening. [F D285, LP, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
eaudio]
Celine by Peter Heller— I really enjoyed this
A Dangerous Act of Kindness by LP mystery. I loved that the main character is
Fergusson— Loved the perspectives from an older woman. It’s very well written. The
both the English woman and the German descriptions are great. I liked how the story
pilot point of view. And who doesn’t love a was told. [ON ORDER F H4777, CD book,
happy ending? [ebook] ebook, eaudio]
Say Goodbye by Lisa Gardner— I The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth—
recommend this book to anyone that likes to This book had me on the edge of my chair!
read—REALLY SCARY & EMOTIONAL. [F Another patron writes, “Fantastic vacation
G227, ebook] read! Hard to put down, so many twists!” [F
H529, ebook, eaudio]
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote
Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart— I loved this Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix— One of the
book, which was an Iowa Teen Award winner. weirdest things I’ve ever read. [F H498,
Well written. About loss, finding your way ebook]
back, and the power of friendship. [jF G322 &
The Perfect Couple by Erin Hilderbrand—
YA G322, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
Love affairs, lies, & murder all in one. Loved
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert— this read. [F H643, CD, LP, ebook, eaudio]
DEVOURED IT—all 469 pages in one day.
Summer of ’69 by Erin Hilderbrand— My
Un-put-down-able! F G464, LP, CD book,
favorite book by Ms. Hilderbrand so far! I
Playaway, ebook, eaudio]
loved it—the setting, the time period, the
Macy McMillan & the Rainbow Goddess characters. A must-read, I say. [F H643, LP,
by Shari Greer—I loved this book, written in CD book, ebook, eaudio]
concise and poetic verse about a deaf girl
Ugly by Robert Hoge— True story of a child
facing the aspects of becoming part of a
born with a tumor on his face and he had
blended family. She faces the hurdle partly
both legs amputated. It is an autobiography.
through her new friendship with an elderly
He said that children who are different know
woman who is preparing to move into an
they are and it’s hard when adults try to
assisted living facility. Together, they sort
pretend their differences don’t exist. An Iowa
through books and share stories, writing
Teen Award winner. [YA B H715 Hoge, CD
them or finger-spelling the words. It’s a book
book, ebook, eaudio]
about loving books, and I loved reading the
2
CORALVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT SUMMER READING 2020
Sign up, fill out your reading log, and find more online at coralvillepubliclibary.org!Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by reader and peaks their curiosity along with
Gail Honeyman— This was my favorite book Gwendy’s. It’s captivating and easy to follow.
of the season. Though the subject matter of Reads like a short story. A perfect book to
trauma is difficult, the characters are read in between extensive novels. [K54,
beautifully developed. You will love this story ebook, eaudio]
of friendship and perseverance. [F H772, CD
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver— Wow!
book, ebook, eaudio]
She can write. This takes place both in 19th
Sand by Hugh Howey— In a future world century and 21st century. Social upheavals
covered by sand, people dive far below the and politics of both eras figure into this story
surface to salvage what they can of a former with compelling characters. Must be read
civilization. Tricky relationships in a harsh slowly to absorb her writing as well as to
world. Once again Hugh Howey completes a understand her subtleties. Recommended! [F
complete society with its own internal logic. K55, LP, CD book, Playaway, ebook, eaudio]
[F H859]
The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie
Wool by Hugh Howey— I love this story! Kinsella— Summer beach read for sure! Fun,
Can’t wait to read the rest of the trilogy. The if predictable, story of letting go of the hustle
apocalypse happened generations ago, but the and bustle of our work world. [F K56, ebook,
human struggle to survive is as real as it is eaudio]
today. [F H859, ebook]
Valencia and Valentine by Suzy Krause—
We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia This was kind of a difficult read for me. The
Hunter—This was such an amazing story. main character suffers from some pretty
I’ve read a lot about the Holocaust and know severe OCD, as well as anxiety and it was
much of what happened. But reading about difficult at first to figure out what was going
this particular family was so meaningful to on. As the book went on and I got to know the
me. It is achingly heartbreaking but their characters better I found the book has an
love and their story is what should give us all interesting message about truth, memories,
hope. [F H945, ebook, eaudio] and personal interactions. [ON ORDER, CD
book]
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by
N.K. Jemisin— Fantastic fiction. Entrapped Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina
gods, end royals, and a country girl thrown Lauren— Sam and Tate meet in London and
into the mix. Court intrigue with an empire fall in love. Sam then betrays Tate’s deepest
and much more on the line! [F J49, ebook, secret in a very public way. Fifteen years
eaudio] later, Tate is a famous actress when she runs
into Sam again. Will they, or won’t they,
Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly— I loved
forget the past and try again? [F L378, ebook,
this! Historical fiction is my favorite genre
eaudio]
and I learned quite a bit about Russian
history during the WWI era. [CD book F K29, The Bourne Objective by Eric Van
ebook, eaudio] Lustbader— Lots of intertwined storylines. I
should have taken a few notes. Some parts
Gwendy’s Button Box by Stephen King—
ripe for a Jason Bourne movie like the
Excellent storytelling. The box allures the
3
CORALVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT SUMMER READING 2020
Sign up, fill out your reading log, and find more online at coralvillepubliclibary.org!altercation with the Spanish Bull. [F L972, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides—
ebook, eaudio] This was a quick read that kept me intrigued
throughout. The ending was somewhat
The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons—
obvious, but it was a great read nonetheless.
Gorgeous, complex book spanning about a
[F M621, CD book, Playaway, ebook, eaudio]
decade of the main characters’ life. Told in
alternating points of view between his Perdido Street Station by China Mieville—
younger self and present day self. This book A little dense, but very interesting. New
takes a commitment to read. There are a lot author for me. I will explore more of his
of characters to keep track of, and there is novels. [ON ORDER, ebook]
shape-shifting, body swapping and
Ashfall by Mike Mullin— Young adult
reincarnation! But it’s worth it. [ON ORDER,
fiction. Yellowstone volcano erupts with
ebook, eaudio]
devastating results in Iowa and across the
Lost by Gregory Maguire— Compelling, just U.S. Dystopian survival. [YA M959, ebook]
creepy enough without being over-the-top.
They Won’t Be Hurt by Kevin O’Brien—
Thought provoking. [ON ORDER, CD book,
Fast-paced terrifying! A good read...one that I
ebook, eaudio]
couldn’t put down! [ON ORDER, ebook,
The Sleeping Dictionary by Sujata eaudio]
Massey— This book kept me guessing as to
Where the Crawdad Sings by Delia
how it would end. It follows the arc of one
Owens— She draws on her years as a
woman’s life in India from 1930-1945 and
zoologist to make this a very interesting tale!
traces her all her adversity and the necessary
Another patron notes the book “pulls on the
redirections and reinventions. Through the
heartstrings. [F 097, LP, CD book, Playaway,
whole book you want so desperately for her to
ebook, eaudio]
come out on top, to succeed and be happy and
safe, but there are so many obstacles. I loved The Vanishing Woman Doug Paterson—
the author’s use of language. This was such a Really enjoyed the history and the
vividly written book. I could see and smell characterization of the people. [LP F485]
and taste it. [ON ORDER, ebook, eaudio]
Harris & Me by Gary Paulson— Yes, I
Someone by Alice McDermott— Beautifully understand this is a young adult book, but if
written story about a woman’s life. Told in you need a belly laugh from first page to last
small parts and not in order, but it works. page this is your book. I love this book no
Great primary and secondary characters. [F matter how many times I read it. I laugh
M478 McDe, CD book, ebook, eaudio] every single time. [YA P332, ebook]
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McMahus— Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult—
I tried to read this a couple years ago, but I Compelling but problematic. The central
couldn’t get into it. However, I picked it up theme is racism, but the characters are
through audiobook and listened to it in less almost caricatures. The unbelievable happy
than a week. Lots of plot twists and great ending detracts from the power of the topic.
character development. [YA M478 McMa, [F P599, LP, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
ebook, eaudio]
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CORALVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT SUMMER READING 2020
Sign up, fill out your reading log, and find more online at coralvillepubliclibary.org!Geekerella by Ashley Poston— This was a Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse—
wonderful modern version of the classic Ms. Roanhorse is indigenous, so I enjoyed
fairytale. It was clever and cute while at the reading an own-voice Navajo monster hunter
same time full of depth. Your inner geek will in dystopian America, especially as a near-
cheer for Elle throughout the book! [ON future consequence of climate change and
ORDER, ebook] government future! Very much enjoying a
new-to-me mythology to base a fantastic tale
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil
on. Even though the dystopian climate
Gaiman— Kooky fun. The middle third of the
disaster hits a little close to home. [ON
novel dragged, but the humor was good
ORDER, ebook]
throughout. 4 stars. [F P912, CD book, ebook,
eaudio] How to Not Die Alone by Richard Roper—
This book was clever and sweet. You learn
The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman—
how little lies have big consequences, and
Lyra’s trek across the frozen north in search
why community is something everyone needs
of her friend, traveling by air balloon and in
and deserves. [F R784, ebook, eaudio]
the company of witches and an armored bear.
Way more complicated than can be explained What Was Mine by Helen Klein Ross—
here! First of a trilogy – looking forward to What prompts us to do things that know are
books 2 and 3. [YA P982, CD book, Playaway, wrong. [ON ORDER, ebook, eaudio]
ebook, eaudio]
Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria
The Huntress by Kate Quinn— I will never Semple— Bernadette is funny, complex,
get tired of reading historical fiction of WII. smart, and sometimes annoying. But in the
Fantastic story of three people hunting down end you’re cheering for her and the daughter
the “Huntress,” a Nazi war crime escapee. I she raised into an amazing person. [F S473,
love the back and forth time periods and all CD book, ebook, eaudio]
the characters’ stories coming together. I
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys—
especially liked reading about female Russian
Takes place in Lithuania in June 1941. 15-
pilots, “the Night Witches,” I didn’t know
year-old Lina, her mother, and brother are
about their story prior to this book. [F Q7,
put into cattle cars and taken to Siberia. [YA
ebook, eaudio]
S479, CD, ebook, eaudio]
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid— A great
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie
story about a nanny and the people in her
Silver—It was a twist on the romance genre,
life, and of her struggles with class and
where it has magical elements mixed with a
racism along the way. [F R356, CD book,
contemporary setting. I could not put it down!
ebook, eaudio]
[F S587, ebook]
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins
Hyperion by Dan Simmons— Hugo Award
Reid— The Rolling Stones-type narrative was
winning. Lots of interstellar travel,
different at first, but it reads fast. The
Intergalactic war between the hegemony of
characters are so real life, you’d think it was
man and some rebels. Seven pilgrims embark
non-fiction. Ending was a bit of a letdown. [F
on a journey and tell their stories along the
R358, CD book, ebook]
way. [ON ORDER, ebook]
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CORALVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT SUMMER READING 2020
Sign up, fill out your reading log, and find more online at coralvillepubliclibary.org!Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles—
Robin Sloan— This is probably the best book Great read. The setting is a character in
I’ve read all year. The plot is so intriguing! I itself. [F T742, LP, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
kept trying to guess what would happen-
The Simple Wild by KA Tucker— It was
even though I was always way off. There’s so
easy to grow connected to the main character,
much to this book- and in the end it’s a
Calla, her family, and the romantic storyline.
beautiful tribute to friendship. I could read
I loved how the story had romance, but was
this over and over. [F S634, ebook, eaudio]
more focused on the father-daughter
Horse Heaven by Jane Smiley— This is one relationship between Calla and Wren. The
of my favorite books. It’s a good read, a lovely best aspect of the novel was the setting and
story, and I highly recommend it to everyone. making me feel like I was actually in Alaska.
[F S641, ebook] I loved how she wrote about the culture of
Alaska and introduced it to the reader. In
Memento Mori by Muriel Spark— This book
only a few hundred pages, I came to love
is somewhat dark, but really rather funny.
Calla and Wren. I recommend checking out
Many times I laughed aloud. Elderly friends
this extremely well-written romance and
and acquaintances worry about their wills,
family-focused novel. [ON ORDER, ebook,
their pasts, and anonymous phone calls so
eaudio]
they are confronted with their inevitable
deaths. Love this author and will read more! Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer— The
[ON ORDER, ebook, eaudio] book is far better than the movie. Think
about what is valued in a relationship and
The Lager Queen of Minnesota by Ryan
what is love. Think of metaphor. [F V237, CD
Stradal— This is a multigenerational story of
book, ebook, eaudio]
women in the brewing industry, but even
non-beer drinkers will find this a great book! When Life Gives You Lululemons by
Filled with Midwest nostalgia, the lives of Lauren Weisburger— Good pool read! Cute
these Minnesota women will keep you and not overly serious. [F W426, ebook,
turning the pages until the very end when eaudio]
everything ties together in a special way. [F
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate— I
S895, ebook, eaudio]
could not put this book down! While it is such
Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout— a sad story, the author does an amazing job
A book that continues the characters from My telling it through the 3 main characters. The
Name is Lucy Barton about a girl and her central character is stuck between child and
family who grew up in poverty before adult for the major part in the story and the
becoming a writer. [F S925, LP, CD book, story is heart-wrenching. Knowing that while
Playaway, ebook, eaudio] this story is fiction, that it is based on a true
story broke my heart. [F W769, ebook,
A Good Enough Mother by Bev Thomas—
eaudio]
Sad struggle of a therapist with a missing son
trying to help others while falling apart John Dies at the End by David Wong—
herself. [F T454, ebook] Hilarious and bawdy, this sci-fi page-turner
features a couple of average, aimless guys
fighting off an otherworldly invasion alone
6
CORALVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT SUMMER READING 2020
Sign up, fill out your reading log, and find more online at coralvillepubliclibary.org!with the help of an accidental dose of a An Imperfect Spy by Amanda Cross—
strange drug. Crude, juvenile humor. I Academician Kate Fansler decides to co-team
laughed a LOT. [ON ORDER F W872, ebook] a law & lit class with a young male professor
at a third-tier law school in New York.
What the Hell Did I Just Read? A Novel
Faculty are male, conservative, and
of Cosmic Horror by David Wong— The
chauvinistic; students are “non-traditional”
title says it all. Odd yet compelling. [F W872]
and working class. Kate investigates the
recent death of the only woman on faculty.
MYSTERY The investigation reveals a deeply toxic
culture and prompts reform. [Mys C951,
Paradise Valley by CJ Box— It would be ebook]
fairly easy for truckers to be evil as the
Lizard King was and get away scott free. In America’s First Daughter by Stephanie
fact, it probably been done. Hopefully, not Dray and Laura Kamoie— Dray and Kamoie
very often. [Mys B788, LP, CD book, ebook, tell the story of Patsy Jefferson, Thomas
eaudio] Jefferson’s oldest daughter. The reader is
transported from Monticello to Paris, always
The Cat Who Went Bananas by Lillian
defending her father’s reputation and the
Jackson Braun— This somewhat lightweight nation he helped found. [Mys D786, eaudio]
mystery was perfect for a road trip. On audio,
the narrator’s voice makes for delightful The Janus Stone by Elly Griffiths— Fast-
listening. The cats are simply mischievous. paced murder mystery that incorporates
Descriptions of the small town are very history, archaeology, geography, and Roman
inviting—too bad it’s fiction! [Mys B825, CD & Greek traditions with a great story and
book] characters. [Mys G855, ebook]
Brownies and Broomsticks or The The Man Who Couldn’t Miss by David
Magical Bakery Mysteries by Bailey Handler— Fun read for pure enjoyment with
Cates— Magical fun! Great mystery! Fast a little mystery involved! [ON ORDER, CD
paced with a dash of romance. I love Bailey book, ebook, eaudio]
Cates’ endings. [Mys C359; some also
Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris—
available as ebooks]
The first book in a trilogy. Harris has such a
Die Trying by Lee Child— More wordy way of endearing you to her characters that
than normal, but still entertaining. A thriller one doesn’t mind taking a bit longer getting
as usual with Child. Reacher stories are to the actual plot in favor of getting to know
always fun to read. [Mys C536, CD book, said characters better and this book was no
ebook, eaudio] exception. [Mys H313, ebook]
Run Away by Harlan Coben— Good, Newcomer by Keigo Higashino— I enjoyed
suspenseful story about a dad looking for his the mystery and learning about Japanese
runaway daughter. Drugs, DNA, a cult, and culture was a plus. A lot of characters to
FAMILY SECRETS. [Mys C655, LP CD book, track so the character list was helpful. [Mys
Playaway, ebook, eaudio] H634]
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Sign up, fill out your reading log, and find more online at coralvillepubliclibary.org!Spirit of Steamboat by Craig Johnson— A The Black Book by James Patterson— A
Longmire story. I enjoyed learning more real page turner! Thought I had it figured out
about Lucian and Walt’s past. [Mys J66, CD a couple of times, but I was totally wrong!
book, eaudio] [Mys P317, LP, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
Tornado Weather by Deborah E. Kennedy— A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny— I
In small-town Indiana, where conformity was really enjoy this series. Great characters and
valued, individuals displayed sexist, racist, a wonderful chief investigator. [Mys P416,
xenophobic, low-class attitudes that left them ebook, eaudio]
bereft of spirit, ignorant, fearful, and
The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata
vindictive. A vengeful white trash loser
Massey— Fascinating novel set between
plotted to frame a Mexican named Juan and
1914-1922 India showing the struggle of
the plan went awry. From death and
women at that time. It was based on the first
destruction came healing. Kennedy is a
woman who was a lawyer in India.
graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop. [Mys
Interesting characters and the descriptions of
K35, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
the country and culture were wonderful. [Mys
Robert B. Parker’s Buckskin by Robert M416, ebook]
Knott— Virgil and Everett at it again! Terse
The Bat by Jø Nesbo— Serviceable
dialogue and “in your face” showdowns are
investigative thriller with a Norwegian
their trademark. Doesn’t bother them to
protagonist, but set in Australia. The lead
arrest the bad guys and even the “not-so-bad”
detective’s story is at least as compelling as
guys. [F K72, ebook, eaudio]
the case he’s trying to solve. [Mys N458, CD
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger— book, ebook, eaudio]
The interesting story about summer 1961 in
Neon Prey by John Sanford— Great and
New Bremen, MN, is told from 13-year-old
easy read. Real good summer read as it
Frank’s perspective. Children (seen, but
moves along quickly and is fast-paced. Easy
rarely heard) carry on illicit activities that
to pick up again, if you cannot read it straight
help them solve the mystery of Ariel’s death.
through. [Mys S217, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
Gus is the dependable liaison between the
children’s and the adults’ worlds, between Every Fifteen Minutes by Lisa Scottoline—
Frank’s compassionate father and Another thriller with a totally unbelievable
homophobic town, between economic strata ending. The protagonist behaves recklessly,
that divide people. [Mys K94, CD book, ebook, but all threads are tied up for him at the end
eaudio] in a way the author meant to be surprising,
but succeeded only in being absurd. [Mys
Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell—
S431]
First book in the Kurt Wallander police
series. Very well written and fun to read. Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline— Great
Originally written in Swedish and translated read about the happenings of 4 high school
to English. [Mys M278, ebook, eaudio] students. They hide a terrible secret for 20
years. Then Allie knows she has to tell what
The White Lioness by Henning Mankell—
happened that night in the woods. Just keeps
Very interesting blend of Swedish and South
African settings. [Mys M278, ebook, eaudio]
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CORALVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT SUMMER READING 2020
Sign up, fill out your reading log, and find more online at coralvillepubliclibary.org!moving so quickly, the characters are great! The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fu*k by
[Mys S431, CD book, ebook, eaudio] Marc Manson— Excellent perspective on the
virus of positivity plaguing our world. [158.1
Maisie Dobbs Series by Jacqueline
M289, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
Winspear— I have read the entire 15-book
series over the summer. Excellent character The Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfery—
development and historically informative of A book of advice, sayings, and stories about
WWI and WWII. The best fictional series I people, many famous, finding their purpose.
have read in a very long time. Didn’t want to [158.1 W768, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
lay the books down. Highly recommend it!
Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis—
[Mys 782, LP, CD book, ebook, eaudio]
This book was awesome. So encouraging to
stop making excuses and just go for my goals
NONFICTION and dreams! [158.1082 H 743, ebook, eaudio]
The Library Book by Susan Orlean— I don’t The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler—
read a lot of nonfiction, but this book Relatively good nonfiction book about
intrigued me. As I read it, I found it controlling one’s own death and things to
fascinating and so well written! It’s very easy think about, know, and do before you can’t.
to read and totally had me engrossed. While I [eaudio]
learned quite a bit, it read like a novel. Read
this book! [027.4794 O71, CD book, Playaway, The Ministry of Ordinary Places by
ebook, eaudio] Shannan Martin— Author writes about her
experience moving to a low income
Storm Lake: A Chronicle of Change, neighborhood and purposely establishing
Resilience, and Hope from a Heartland relationships with neighbors and helping
Newspaper by Art Cullen— Lots of them. [248.4 M383]
references to my hometown area. Storm Lake
sounds very vibrant – would like to see the Shameless: a Sexual Reformation by
Catholic church be described. [071.7718 Nadia Bolz-Weber— So grateful I wasn’t
C962, ebook, eaudio] raised in a church! I want to buy 100 copies of
this just to leave everywhere. [261.8357
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram B695, ebook, eaudio]
Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan
Cron & Suzanne Stabile— This book is a Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s
great primer on the enneagram, a personality Currents and Flourishing as We Age by
typing system. Reading this book will help Mary Bray Pipher— Good advice and
you understand yourself better as well as examples regarding women and aging.
those you live and work with. [ebook, [305.26 P665, ebook]
eaudiobook] Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power
Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come by of Woman’s Anger by Rebecca Traister—
Jessica Pan— Excellent explanation of how No, you’re not imagining it. Women really are
introverts feel, and an entertaining look at madder than they have ever been in the wake
what happens when an introvert tries to be of #metoo and the Trump presidency. A
outgoing for a year. [155.232 P187, ebook] history of woman’s anger helping to change
the world. [305.42 T768, eaudio]
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Sign up, fill out your reading log, and find more online at coralvillepubliclibary.org!White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for Despite my years of experience as a college
White People to Talk about Racism by instructor, I never had occasion to investigate
Robin DiAngelo— This is a great book that the biology of learning. Zull presents the
ALL people should read. It’s often hard for requisite background for this, along with an
white people to talk about racism, but interesting account of how to get students to
DiAngelo explores many of the reasons that actively learn by relying on some biological
get in the way. [305.8 D538, ebook, eaudio] knowledge about all organisms including
humans, and also provides some suggestions
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle— If you
as to how to make the most of our biological
work on a team of any kind, I think you will
knowledge in the classroom. [370.15 Z94]
find this book helpful. It gives a lot practical
applications for making your team better and This Promise of Change by Jo Ann Allen
gives the evidence behind why their Boyce and Debbie Levy— A wonderful novel-
strategies work so well. [ebook] in-verse that portrays the true story of an
African-American teenager who is among the
The Radium Girls by Kate Moore—
first 12 students to desegregate schools in
Interesting book about early workers
Clinton County, Tennessee. It also included a
suffering from radium poisoning and big
fact-filled epilogue about the 12 students and
corporation not taking responsibility.
featured photos from that time period, c.1956.
[363.1799 M822 & YA 363.1799 M822, ebook,
[379.263 B789, ebook]
eaudio]
Toms River by Dan Fagin— Nonfiction book
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle
about Toms River, NJ, and large companies
McNamara— Super interesting armchair
disposing of industrial waste which filters
sleuth—spent life researching Golden State
into the city’s wells. Many children suffer
Killer. Too bad she died before he was found.
from forms of cancer. This is an investigative
[364.1532 M478, CD book, ebook, eaudiobook]
report. Fascinating. [Ebook, eaudio]
Chase Darkness With Me: How One True-
The Matter of the Heart by Thomas
Crime Writer Started Solving Murders by
Morris— A fascinating history of our
Billy Jensen— This book explores the life and
understanding of the heart and of heart
cases that brought crime writer and crime
surgery—from the frankly appalling to the
solver Billy Jensen to helping catch the
astoundingly successful. [ebook]
Golden State Killer [ebook]
The Man Who Caught the Storm by
The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray
Brantley Hargrove— A well researched book
Hinton— The true story of Anthony Ray
about the life of Tim Samaras, self-educated
Hinton who was wrongfully convicted of
storm chaser who unfortunately lost his life,
murder and sentenced to execution. He spent
along with his son, tracking a tornado near El
27 years on death row until Bryan Stevenson
Reno, OK. [551.553 H279]
won his release. Incredible story. [364.66
H666, CD, ebook, eaudio] The Soul of an Octopus by Sy
Montgomery— How do we communicate with
The Art of Changing the Brain by James
other species? Especially if that species is as
E. Zull— This is an excellent book on a
different from us as the octopus? A
biological approach to student learning.
fascinating account of the author’s
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and becoming friends with a number of is nothing. Empty & bare. But when zeros
different octopi. [594.56 M788, eaudio] kiss Infinity’s there.” [j811.54 F635]
Becoming Supernatural: How Common Love Poems (for Married People) by John
People are Doing the Uncommon by Joe Kenney— Hard to hate, hard to love. I
Dispenza— I ordered a copy to have as a laughed out loud at one, then wanted to
permanent reference. Great information and throw it across the room after another.
very data driven. [615.851 D612, ebook] Somehow it all fit together to be pretty good.
[811.6 K36, ebook]
Bobby at Home Bobby Flay— Great recipes,
with great illustrations, to try at home! [641.5 How Beautiful the Beloved by Gregory
F592] Orr— Amazing imagery and intriguing
allusions characterize the poetry of Gregory
Delish by Joanna Saltz— The ingredients in
Orr. Words and emotions are subtly
the recipes are recognizable and the recipes
juxtaposed. Orr refers to the “beloved” and
themselves don’t seem that hard. I can’t wait
the “Book” in an almost elusive manner
to make the Giant Twinkie Cake. [ebook]
allowing the reader to interpret, even
Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary meditate. A wonderful volume. [ebook]
Kurcinka— Great book for parents with
Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to
kiddos who are wild and full of energy! Helps
the World’s Hidden Wonders by Joshua
you recognize that you are not alone in this
Foer, Dylan Thuras, and Ella Morton— This
parenting journey with lots of great
book highlights unusual sites around the
strategies for parenting spirited children.
world, including from all 50 states. In Iowa,
[649.1 K96, ebook]
they highlight the National Hobo Convention
Lean Out: The Truth About Women, in Britt and the Villisca Axe Murder House.
Power, & the Workplace by Marissa Orr— It’s a fun collection of trivia for an afternoon.
I like her view of women being who they are [910.202 F654, ebook]
in the workplace and not so focused on
In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson—
becoming like men to fit in or to have their
Great travel writer with a laugh-out-loud
voices heard. [CD book, ebook, eaudio]
comedic sensibility. This is a terrific
365 Days of Wonder by RJ Palacio— An introduction to modern Australia with all
easy-to-read young adult book filled with 365 kids of history, geography, and science
inspiring quotations. Both the different thrown in. [919.404 B916, ebook, eaudio]
typesets of each quote and the layouts are
Traveling With Pomegranates: A Mother-
unique. The contributors range from Thoreau
Daughter Story by Sue Monk Kidd and Ann
to simply “Ziggy.” [j808.882 P153, ebook]
Kidd Taylor— Great insights into
Poem Depot: Aisles of Smiles by Douglas mother/daughter relationship, as well as
Florian— A wonderful little book filled with getting older. [920 K46, CD book, ebook]
short poems and whimsical line drawings. My
The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion,
favorite poem was a rhyming poem called
and the Fall of Imperial Russia by
“The Computers are Down.” It was printed on
Candace Fleming— Quick read. Enjoyed
a black page and was the only rhyme not
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them. Sad they were killed. [YA 947.083
F597, CD book]
BIOGRAPHY
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by
William Kamkwamba— A true story about a
young boy who builds a windmill to help his
African village get water for crops during a
severe famine. Very interesting! [B K15,
ebook, eaudio]
It’s a Long Story by Willie Nelson— There’s
more to Willie than you know. Nicely written
book. [B N432 Nelson, ebook]
Becoming by Michelle Obama— Listened to
this as an audiobook and loved having
Michelle read me to sleep at night. Her voice
is soothing, and her message is of wisdom
and inspiration. [B O12, LP, Esp, CD book,
ebook, eaudio]
Cry of the Kalahari by Mark and Delia
Owens— He is a master of the English
language! A follow up story to Look
Homeward Angel. [ebook, eaudio]
A Serial Killer’s Daughter by Kerri
Rawson— Rawson’s ability to write about her
relationship with her father, husband, and
God was great. I loved that she could reflect
on memories of her father to let us see that
he is a person without condoning his criminal
actions. [ebook, eaudio]
Educated by Tara Westover— This is a
powerful memoir of a child growing up with
an isolated “survivalist” family in Idaho. She
is able to break away from her family and
attend college. It’s an amazing story! [B W536
Westover, CD book, Playaway, ebook, eaudio]
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