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November 2022 Puzzle: Literary Feast Redux

Just like the Literary Feast crossword we put out last year, this month's puzzle features the names of famous authors. If you have ever wondered who else writes like a favorite author of yours, check out the "Read-alikes" sections of BookBrowse and and NoveList Plus. Both are fantastic resources for expanding your reading landscape. You can also always get personalized book suggestions from our library staff by taking a minute to tell us about the kinds of things you like to read.

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2022 Horror Fiction

Looking for some frights this October? Here's a roundup of some new and notable horror releases from 2022. From sci-fi horror to haunted houses and middle grade to adult, you're sure to find something to scare you! Take a look at our book recommendation newsletters for more suggestions.

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2022 MacArthur “Genius” Fellows

Last week, the MacArthur Foundation announced the 25 recipients of this years MacArthur Fellowships, popularly known as "Genius" Grants. You can see the full list of fellows on their website. Some of this year's fellows have published books, and you can find those here if you want to check out these geniuses!

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October 2022 Book of the Month

The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris has been named a Best Book of the Year by Time, The Washington Post, Esquire, Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, The Boston Globe, Harper’s Bazaar, and NPR. Urgent, propulsive, and sharp as a knife, this debut novel is about the tension that unfurls when two young Black women meet against the starkly white backdrop of New York City book publishing. Check out your copy today!

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