ReadBox at the Library

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Let us help you find your next favorite story!  We provide access to a wide selection of books in a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, mystery, science fiction, romance and more. No matter your taste, we’ve got you covered! Both physical and digital materials are available and can be order online for pickup. Borrow a book. Return a book. Borrow a book again. All of this and more is available to you for only $0. That’s right! It’s free! Just be sure to use your library card or sign up for one at any of our locations. Check out some of the cool titles we have below:

Mystery and Suspense

The Good Son by You-Jeong Joeng

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Good Son Book Cover

Summary: Who can you trust if you can't trust yourself?  Good Son is a novel by award winning author Youjeong Jeong, known as “Korea’s Stephen King”.  A man with seizure-related memory loss wakes up one morning to find his mother brutally murdered and embarks on a frantic three-day to uncover the truth in this in this breathless, chilling psychological thriller.

Deadlock by Catherine Coulter

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Summary: Targeted by a vengeful psychopath out to destroy his family, Savich receives three mysterious boxes containing clues leading to an unfamiliar community and a young wife who must confront a decades-old secret.

Romance

The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

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Sun Is Also A Star book cover

Summary: Natasha is a girl who believes in science and facts. Daniel has always been a good son and a good student. But when he sees Natasha he forgets all that and believes there is something extraordinary in store for both of them.

Be Not Afraid by Alyssa Cole

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Summary:  Elijah Sutton is no fool, despite his love of a country that enslaves people like him. When he's offered land, livestock, and -- most importantly -- his freedom if he fights in his Patriot owner's stead, Elijah believes he'll soon have everything he ever wanted ... and then he meets Kate. The Crown has promised freedom to slaves who escape their Patriot masters and join the British side, and Kate intends to take them up on it. She's eager to leave America - and the painful memories it holds for her - far behind ... and then she meets Elijah. Their attraction is undeniable, but their goals couldn't be further apart. When Elijah is captured by the British while helping Kate, they're thrown into close proximity and forced to choose between their hopes for the future and their hearts.

Paranormal Fantasy/ Horror

Viking Warrior Rebel by Asa Marie Bradley

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Summary: Astrid Irisdotter is a Valkyrie, a fierce warrior fighting to protect humanity from the evil god Loki and his brutal minions. She's on an urgent mission for her queen when everything goes hideously sideways. Undercover agent Luke Holden arrives on the scene just in time to save her life--and put his own on the line. Luke may have saved her, but that doesn't mean Astrid can trust him. Tempers flare as they hide secret upon secret from each other, but Astrid's inner warrior knows what it wants ... and it will not take no for an answer.

The Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King

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Bazaar of Bad Dreams book cover

Summary: From a master of the short story, a collection that includes stories never before in print, never published in America, never collected and brand new- with the magnificent bones of interstitial autobiographical comments on when, why and how Stephen King came to write each story.

Informative/ Self Help

Modern HERstory: Stories of Women and Nonbinary People Rewriting History by Imani Blair

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Summary: An illustrated and informative primer on the progressive social change movements of the last 60 years told through the stores of 60 diverse female and non-binary leaders in those movements, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through today. 

1000+ Little Things Happy and Successful People Do Differently by Marc Chernoff

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Summary: Two New York Times best-selling authors share advice on how to live a happy and fulfilled life, with tips on finding time for self-care, letting go of toxic thoughts, nurturing relationships and overcoming setbacks.

Travel*

The Solo Travel Handbook: Practical Tips and Inspiration for a Safe, Fun and Fearless Trip by Sarah Reid

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Summary: Don't let the idea of travelling alone stop you from living out your dreams. Packed with tips and advice for before and during your travels, The Solo Travel Handbook gives you the confidence and know-how to explore the world on your own, whether you're planning an once-in-a-lifetime adventure or short city break. Developed with Lonely Planet's expert travel writers, it explains how and why individual travel is such a valuable and rewarding experience.

Wherever You Go: A Guide to Mindful, Sustainable and Life Changing Travel by Daniel Houghton

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Summary: Daniel Houghton, the former CEO of Lonely Planet, is on a mission to spread the word about travel's unique power to change hearts and minds. He speaks for, and to, a new generation who want more out of travel than a list of experiences. They use it to develop empathy and cultural awareness, whether flying across the world or just heading to a different neighborhood for dinner. Daniel shares his own stories and tips, as well as drawing on interviews with legendary adventurers, travel professional and everyday folk. 

Find these titles and more by searching the library's catalog. Happy Reading!

*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of travel/tourism has changed. Regulations vary based on location and travel destination(s). Please consult the proper authorities for guidance on how to safely resume travel activities during this unprecedented time.

 

By Karen on March 5, 2021