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Lawrence Picks: What We're Reading 3/21

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Here's what LPL librarians are reading in the month of March!

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The Lost Apothecary

The Lost Apothecary

by Penner, Sarah

Book - 2021

So far I'd say this is a book you can judge by its cover: It's beautiful inside and out. Sarah Penner has absolutely nailed the dual timeline narrative, s...Show more So far I'd say this is a book you can judge by its cover: It's beautiful inside and out. Sarah Penner has absolutely nailed the dual timeline narrative, switching effortlessly back and forth between present day and 18th century London to tell the stories of multiple women just trying to leave their mark on a man's world. - Leah, Book Squad Show less

So far I'd say this is a book you can judge by its cover: It's beautiful inside and out. Sarah Penner has absolutely nailed the dual timeline narrative, s...Show more So far I'd say this is a book you can judge by its cover: It's beautiful inside and out. Sarah Penner has absolutely nailed the dual timeline narrative, switching effortlessly back and forth between present day and 18th century London to tell the stories of multiple women just trying to leave their mark on a man's world. - Leah, Book Squad Show less

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Telephone Tales

Telephone Tales

by Rodari, Gianni

Book - 2020

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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

by Spark, Muriel

Book - 2009

Recently, members of my book club decided to each read "a classic" of their own choosing and discuss at the next meeting. I confess to choosing...Show more Recently, members of my book club decided to each read "a classic" of their own choosing and discuss at the next meeting. I confess to choosing The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie because of a couple of catch phrases from the book I've heard many times, and its length-almost a novella. It hooked me from the first sentence and didn't let go. Wow! Muriel Spark was a master of economy in packing so much to think about into this little book. - Becky, Info Services Show less

Recently, members of my book club decided to each read "a classic" of their own choosing and discuss at the next meeting. I confess to choosing...Show more Recently, members of my book club decided to each read "a classic" of their own choosing and discuss at the next meeting. I confess to choosing The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie because of a couple of catch phrases from the book I've heard many times, and its length-almost a novella. It hooked me from the first sentence and didn't let go. Wow! Muriel Spark was a master of economy in packing so much to think about into this little book. - Becky, Info Services Show less

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Eat A Peach

Eat A Peach

A Memoir

by Chang, David

Book - 2020

Yes, this book is about David Chang’s meteoric rise as a chef and restaurateur, but it’s also about his difficult childhood, his persistent depression, an...Show more Yes, this book is about David Chang’s meteoric rise as a chef and restaurateur, but it’s also about his difficult childhood, his persistent depression, and his close examination of the often toxic atmosphere present in a high end restaurant kitchen. He examines himself and his industry with equal intensity and insight. Not the cheerful success story I expected, but well worth the read. - Becky, Info Services Show less

Yes, this book is about David Chang’s meteoric rise as a chef and restaurateur, but it’s also about his difficult childhood, his persistent depression, an...Show more Yes, this book is about David Chang’s meteoric rise as a chef and restaurateur, but it’s also about his difficult childhood, his persistent depression, and his close examination of the often toxic atmosphere present in a high end restaurant kitchen. He examines himself and his industry with equal intensity and insight. Not the cheerful success story I expected, but well worth the read. - Becky, Info Services Show less

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A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians

A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians

by Parry, H. G.

Book - 2020

It's magical realism set in an alternate reality Enlightenment in Europe in which magic is prevalent. I'm just barely started on the audio version, but I'...Show more It's magical realism set in an alternate reality Enlightenment in Europe in which magic is prevalent. I'm just barely started on the audio version, but I'm hoping for something along the lines of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (one of my all time favorites) by Susanna Clarke. - Dan, Acquisitions Show less

It's magical realism set in an alternate reality Enlightenment in Europe in which magic is prevalent. I'm just barely started on the audio version, but I'...Show more It's magical realism set in an alternate reality Enlightenment in Europe in which magic is prevalent. I'm just barely started on the audio version, but I'm hoping for something along the lines of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (one of my all time favorites) by Susanna Clarke. - Dan, Acquisitions Show less

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Princess Floralinda and the Forty-flight Tower

Princess Floralinda and the Forty-flight Tower

by Muir, Tamsyn

Book - 2020

I really love retellings of fairy tales and Tamsyn Muir is one of my favorite newer authors. It's also a short read for those with busy lives. - Margo, Youth Services I really love retellings of fairy tales and Tamsyn Muir is one of my favorite newer authors. It's also a short read for those with busy lives. - Margo, Youth Services Show less

I really love retellings of fairy tales and Tamsyn Muir is one of my favorite newer authors. It's also a short read for those with busy lives. - Margo, Youth Services I really love retellings of fairy tales and Tamsyn Muir is one of my favorite newer authors. It's also a short read for those with busy lives. - Margo, Youth Services Show less

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The Golem and the Jinni

The Golem and the Jinni

A Novel

by Wecker, Helene

Book - 2013

Absolutely gorgeous and bewitching. - Randi, Sub Squad Absolutely gorgeous and bewitching. - Randi, Sub Squad Show less

Absolutely gorgeous and bewitching. - Randi, Sub Squad Absolutely gorgeous and bewitching. - Randi, Sub Squad Show less

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Time Pieces

Time Pieces

A Dublin Memoir

by Banville, John

Book - 2018

Lives up to its title: if you are familiar with Dublin, and a student of Irish history, you will enjoy this book. - Tricia, Collections & Technology Lives up to its title: if you are familiar with Dublin, and a student of Irish history, you will enjoy this book. - Tricia, Collections & Technology Show less

Lives up to its title: if you are familiar with Dublin, and a student of Irish history, you will enjoy this book. - Tricia, Collections & Technology Lives up to its title: if you are familiar with Dublin, and a student of Irish history, you will enjoy this book. - Tricia, Collections & Technology Show less

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Drive your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead

Drive your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead

by Tokarczuk, Olga

Book - 2019

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Kill Switch

Kill Switch

The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy

by Jentleson, Adam

Book - 2021

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Mrs. Jeffries Demands Justice

Mrs. Jeffries Demands Justice

by Brightwell, Emily

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

The Mrs. Jeffries series have been a comfort food of books - formulaic, charming, full of British Victorian details and read with a wonderful array of acc...Show more The Mrs. Jeffries series have been a comfort food of books - formulaic, charming, full of British Victorian details and read with a wonderful array of accents. Written since the 1990's the characters have aged maybe 1 year to our 5-7 years and their backstories and emotional depth have grown with each new mystery to be solved. Each book stands on its own so a reader can enter the series at any point and be treated to a found-family of servants (and friends) who are intelligent, curious and passionate about justice as they do the footwork and solve the murders assigned to their beloved but maybe somewhat befuddled master: Detective Witherspoon. - Liza, Interlibrary Loans Show less

The Mrs. Jeffries series have been a comfort food of books - formulaic, charming, full of British Victorian details and read with a wonderful array of acc...Show more The Mrs. Jeffries series have been a comfort food of books - formulaic, charming, full of British Victorian details and read with a wonderful array of accents. Written since the 1990's the characters have aged maybe 1 year to our 5-7 years and their backstories and emotional depth have grown with each new mystery to be solved. Each book stands on its own so a reader can enter the series at any point and be treated to a found-family of servants (and friends) who are intelligent, curious and passionate about justice as they do the footwork and solve the murders assigned to their beloved but maybe somewhat befuddled master: Detective Witherspoon. - Liza, Interlibrary Loans Show less

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The Wind-up Bird Chronicle

The Wind-up Bird Chronicle

by Murakami, Haruki

Book - 1998

Reread this one for the first time in many years. So weird, so fantastic. I never see much point in trying to describe the world of Haruki Murakami but qu...Show more Reread this one for the first time in many years. So weird, so fantastic. I never see much point in trying to describe the world of Haruki Murakami but quite a bit of this book occurs at the bottom of a well. There are cats, several oddball characters, and the end reminded me of David Lynch's Lost Highway. You'll like it or you won't. Luckily, library books are free, so what's the risk in taking a chance? - Brad, Director Show less

Reread this one for the first time in many years. So weird, so fantastic. I never see much point in trying to describe the world of Haruki Murakami but qu...Show more Reread this one for the first time in many years. So weird, so fantastic. I never see much point in trying to describe the world of Haruki Murakami but quite a bit of this book occurs at the bottom of a well. There are cats, several oddball characters, and the end reminded me of David Lynch's Lost Highway. You'll like it or you won't. Luckily, library books are free, so what's the risk in taking a chance? - Brad, Director Show less

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Homeland Elegies

Homeland Elegies

by Akhtar, Ayad

Book - 2020

I'm not even certain how to describe this 'novel.' Reads like a memoir at times, others like nonfiction or social essays. I learned so much about the Paki...Show more I'm not even certain how to describe this 'novel.' Reads like a memoir at times, others like nonfiction or social essays. I learned so much about the Pakistani-American experience and the strange allure of Donald Trump to so many in our country. Truly exceptional. - Brad, Director Show less

I'm not even certain how to describe this 'novel.' Reads like a memoir at times, others like nonfiction or social essays. I learned so much about the Paki...Show more I'm not even certain how to describe this 'novel.' Reads like a memoir at times, others like nonfiction or social essays. I learned so much about the Pakistani-American experience and the strange allure of Donald Trump to so many in our country. Truly exceptional. - Brad, Director Show less

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Maison Ikkoku

Maison Ikkoku

by Takahashi, Rumiko

Graphic Novel - 2020

I'm also reading volume 3 of Rumiko Takahashi's Maison Ikokku. Godai is kind of a man baby, but he's figuring stuff out...maybe. Enter Kyoko, the new myst...Show more I'm also reading volume 3 of Rumiko Takahashi's Maison Ikokku. Godai is kind of a man baby, but he's figuring stuff out...maybe. Enter Kyoko, the new mysterious and beautiful boarding house manager, one look and Godai is smitten. The rest of the comic is a bunch of will they-won't they and low stakes love triangle antics. It's a charming romance series by a legendary mangaka. - Ian, Materials Handling Show less

I'm also reading volume 3 of Rumiko Takahashi's Maison Ikokku. Godai is kind of a man baby, but he's figuring stuff out...maybe. Enter Kyoko, the new myst...Show more I'm also reading volume 3 of Rumiko Takahashi's Maison Ikokku. Godai is kind of a man baby, but he's figuring stuff out...maybe. Enter Kyoko, the new mysterious and beautiful boarding house manager, one look and Godai is smitten. The rest of the comic is a bunch of will they-won't they and low stakes love triangle antics. It's a charming romance series by a legendary mangaka. - Ian, Materials Handling Show less

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The Fellowship of the Ring

The Fellowship of the Ring

by Tolkien, J. R. R.

Audiobook CD - 1990

I'm listening to the Fellowship of the Ring again! You know the story: Frodo Baggins has inherited a mysterious and sinister ring. He’ll need to rely on l...Show more I'm listening to the Fellowship of the Ring again! You know the story: Frodo Baggins has inherited a mysterious and sinister ring. He’ll need to rely on longtime and newfound friends on the dangerous journey to destroy it. Tolkien's world building is unparalleled and l adore his characters and writing. There's a reason this is the most iconic fantasy book out there. - Ian, Materials Handling Show less

I'm listening to the Fellowship of the Ring again! You know the story: Frodo Baggins has inherited a mysterious and sinister ring. He’ll need to rely on l...Show more I'm listening to the Fellowship of the Ring again! You know the story: Frodo Baggins has inherited a mysterious and sinister ring. He’ll need to rely on longtime and newfound friends on the dangerous journey to destroy it. Tolkien's world building is unparalleled and l adore his characters and writing. There's a reason this is the most iconic fantasy book out there. - Ian, Materials Handling Show less

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The Code Breaker

The Code Breaker

Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race

by Isaacson, Walter

Book - 2021

Next up, more edgy science-y stuff: Walter Isaacson's bio of the queen of CRISPR, Jennifer Doudna, in The Code Breaker. - Jake, Info Services Next up, more edgy science-y stuff: Walter Isaacson's bio of the queen of CRISPR, Jennifer Doudna, in The Code Breaker. - Jake, Info Services Show less

Next up, more edgy science-y stuff: Walter Isaacson's bio of the queen of CRISPR, Jennifer Doudna, in The Code Breaker. - Jake, Info Services Next up, more edgy science-y stuff: Walter Isaacson's bio of the queen of CRISPR, Jennifer Doudna, in The Code Breaker. - Jake, Info Services Show less

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Life's Edge

Life's Edge

The Search for What It Means to Be Alive

by Zimmer, Carl

Book - 2021

What is life? Whatever it is, now we can change it! Just about done with Carl Zimmer's Life's Edge. Edgy, science-y, fascinating. - Jake, Info Services What is life? Whatever it is, now we can change it! Just about done with Carl Zimmer's Life's Edge. Edgy, science-y, fascinating. - Jake, Info Services Show less

What is life? Whatever it is, now we can change it! Just about done with Carl Zimmer's Life's Edge. Edgy, science-y, fascinating. - Jake, Info Services What is life? Whatever it is, now we can change it! Just about done with Carl Zimmer's Life's Edge. Edgy, science-y, fascinating. - Jake, Info Services Show less

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Mend!

Mend!

A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto

by Sekules, Kate

Book - 2020

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Jew-ish

Jew-ish

Reinvented Recipes From A Modern Mensch : A Cookbook

by Cohen, Jake

Book - 2021

I started following chef David Lebovitz on Instagram because I copy everything my BFF Sarah does. He lives in Paris with his husband and does things like ...Show more I started following chef David Lebovitz on Instagram because I copy everything my BFF Sarah does. He lives in Paris with his husband and does things like give tours of his beat up pots and pans collection. Anyway, this is a book he really loves (not by him) by chef Jake Cohen that he shared last week and I found it in our collection! I'm gonna make a babka this weekend! - Heather, Marketing Show less

I started following chef David Lebovitz on Instagram because I copy everything my BFF Sarah does. He lives in Paris with his husband and does things like ...Show more I started following chef David Lebovitz on Instagram because I copy everything my BFF Sarah does. He lives in Paris with his husband and does things like give tours of his beat up pots and pans collection. Anyway, this is a book he really loves (not by him) by chef Jake Cohen that he shared last week and I found it in our collection! I'm gonna make a babka this weekend! - Heather, Marketing Show less

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Pachinko

Pachinko

by Lee, Min Jin

Book - 2017

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