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This year, my intention is to focus less on quantity, read books that help me understand and appreciate the world around me, and read more books published at least two years ago. If you’re also looking for a way to move beyond numbers with your reading in 2024, here are a few challenges sure to inspire.
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Here's the books that captured the attention of TCCL librarians this year, from local librarian and Imprint writer Rebecca Howard.
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I am not an adult who views school days with a lot of nostalgia. Still, it’s no wonder that high school and college are mined so frequently as sources of literary inspiration. Even the most average school experience is rife with possibilities for characters.
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My go-to summer books are very often thrillers. Maybe it’s the contrast between a happy, whimsical season and the dark, menacing tone of these novels, but there’s something very satisfying about lazing by the pool with a book you cannot put down.
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Portrayals of mothers that include the messier, darker aspects of parenthood provide not only richer, more psychologically astute characterization, but also may help their readers feel less alone in their own experiences.
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If you’re looking to add a sprinkle of magic into your reading this month, here are Rebecca Howard's favorite magical realism reads.
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Friends are never "just" friends; they're crucial to a happy, healthy, and well-balanced life. These titles range from heartwarming to darkly humorous stories about those who lift us up when we're discouraged or hold our hair back when we're sick.
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Rebecca Howard starts off the new year with a list of her favorite hopeful reads.
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In this month's Imprint, Rebecca Howard lists her favorite bittersweet reads.
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In this October's Imprint, Rebecca Howards lists her favorite fall reads.
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Rebecca Howard recommends her favorite familial stories and shares some of her own, too.