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Books @ Noon December 2020 picks

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JCLS_Ashland_Kristin

Jackson County Library Services

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On the first Tuesday of every month, an intrepid group of readers meets at noon to talk about the best books they've read during the month. These are their stories. [Cue CSI Theme Music]

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JCLS_Ashland_Kristin

Jackson County Library Services

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Caste

Caste

The Origins of Our Discontents

by Wilkerson, Isabel

Book - 2020

Bonnie kicked us off this this amazing read taking a unique look at the evolution of American racism. several of us had also read and/or were familiar w...Show more Bonnie kicked us off this this amazing read taking a unique look at the evolution of American racism. several of us had also read and/or were familiar with her from other works. Her first book is linked next. If you follow Oprah's Book Club, an interview with the author can be found there as well. Show less

Bonnie kicked us off this this amazing read taking a unique look at the evolution of American racism. several of us had also read and/or were familiar w...Show more Bonnie kicked us off this this amazing read taking a unique look at the evolution of American racism. several of us had also read and/or were familiar with her from other works. Her first book is linked next. If you follow Oprah's Book Club, an interview with the author can be found there as well. Show less

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The Warmth of Other Suns

The Warmth of Other Suns

The Epic Story of America's Great Migration

by Wilkerson, Isabel

Book - 2010

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Magic Lessons

Magic Lessons

by Hoffman, Alice

Book - 2020

Kathy suggested that this might be a bit "light weight" after our heady conversation about Caste...but there was good conversation around this t...Show more Kathy suggested that this might be a bit "light weight" after our heady conversation about Caste...but there was good conversation around this title as well...from those who were excited to see another book to continue her Salem reading kick (see next 2 titles) and those who were wanting an entry point to Alice Hoffman (the following 2 titles were suggested by Kathy). The 3rd title she mentioned, Illumination Night, is not available through the library, but a link to the goodreads page for that book is also below. Show less

Kathy suggested that this might be a bit "light weight" after our heady conversation about Caste...but there was good conversation around this t...Show more Kathy suggested that this might be a bit "light weight" after our heady conversation about Caste...but there was good conversation around this title as well...from those who were excited to see another book to continue her Salem reading kick (see next 2 titles) and those who were wanting an entry point to Alice Hoffman (the following 2 titles were suggested by Kathy). The 3rd title she mentioned, Illumination Night, is not available through the library, but a link to the goodreads page for that book is also below. Show less

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We Ride Upon Sticks

We Ride Upon Sticks

by Barry, Quan

Book - 2020

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The Once and Future Witches

The Once and Future Witches

by Harrow, Alix E.

Book - 2020

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Practical Magic

Practical Magic

by Hoffman, Alice

Book - 2003

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The Museum of Extraordinary Things

The Museum of Extraordinary Things

by Hoffman, Alice

Audiobook CD - 2014

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Illumination Night by Alice Hoffman

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52215.Illumination_Night?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=T4stqIHu8w&rank=1

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Illumination Night book. Read 529 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Vonny lives on the island of Martha's Vineyard with her husband... Illumination Night book. Read 529 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Vonny lives on the island of Martha's Vineyard with her husband... Show less

Navigate your Stars

Navigate your Stars

by Ward, Jesmyn

Book - 2020

Sandra enjoyed this commencement speech in book form. Kristin mentioned the library had more where that came from. There are two more listed below. Sandra enjoyed this commencement speech in book form. Kristin mentioned the library had more where that came from. There are two more listed below. Show less

Sandra enjoyed this commencement speech in book form. Kristin mentioned the library had more where that came from. There are two more listed below. Sandra enjoyed this commencement speech in book form. Kristin mentioned the library had more where that came from. There are two more listed below. Show less

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This Is Water

This Is Water

Some Thoughts, Delivered on A Significant Occasion About Living A Compassionate Life

by Wallace, David Foster

Book - 2009

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Congratulations, by the Way

Congratulations, by the Way

Some Thoughts on Kindness

by Saunders, George

Book - 2014

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Mexican Gothic

Mexican Gothic

by Moreno-Garcia, Silvia

Book - 2020

Attendees may remember that last month Sandra had been in a reading slump. Not so this month. She read this... Attendees may remember that last month Sandra had been in a reading slump. Not so this month. She read this... Show less

Attendees may remember that last month Sandra had been in a reading slump. Not so this month. She read this... Attendees may remember that last month Sandra had been in a reading slump. Not so this month. She read this... Show less

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The Vanishing Half

The Vanishing Half

by Bennett, Brit

Book - 2020

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and this... and this... Show less

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A Burning

A Burning

by Majumdar, Megha

Book - 2020

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The Death of Vivek Oji

The Death of Vivek Oji

by Emezi, Akwaeke

Book - 2020

and this! She specifically mentioned the presence of trans characters in the last three and how much she enjoyed each of them. Because this run of title...Show more and this! She specifically mentioned the presence of trans characters in the last three and how much she enjoyed each of them. Because this run of titles jogged my memory, I mentioned that it's "best of the year" season and promised to share links to some best of lists...those lists are up next: Show less

and this! She specifically mentioned the presence of trans characters in the last three and how much she enjoyed each of them. Because this run of title...Show more and this! She specifically mentioned the presence of trans characters in the last three and how much she enjoyed each of them. Because this run of titles jogged my memory, I mentioned that it's "best of the year" season and promised to share links to some best of lists...those lists are up next: Show less

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New York Times Notables 2020

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Booker Prize 2020

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National Book Award Winners and Finalists 2020

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Exact Thinking in Demented Times

Exact Thinking in Demented Times

The Vienna Circle and the Epic Quest for the Foundations of Science

by Sigmund, Karl

Book - 2017

Bill read this nonfiction book about the philosophy of science that sounds fascinating. Demented Times sounds like it would refer to the present, but, no...Show more Bill read this nonfiction book about the philosophy of science that sounds fascinating. Demented Times sounds like it would refer to the present, but, no, this book takes us back to post-WWI Vienna. Bill said it inspired him to try picking up Wittgenstein again, and that he wished he could get has hands on the books of some of the members of the circle.. Show less

Bill read this nonfiction book about the philosophy of science that sounds fascinating. Demented Times sounds like it would refer to the present, but, no...Show more Bill read this nonfiction book about the philosophy of science that sounds fascinating. Demented Times sounds like it would refer to the present, but, no, this book takes us back to post-WWI Vienna. Bill said it inspired him to try picking up Wittgenstein again, and that he wished he could get has hands on the books of some of the members of the circle.. Show less

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The Book of Two Ways

The Book of Two Ways

A Novel

by Picoult, Jodi

Book - 2020

Carolyn has been on an Egypt kick. She read a harder to find book called "Women Travelers in Egypt" (a link to the goodreads page for that book...Show more Carolyn has been on an Egypt kick. She read a harder to find book called "Women Travelers in Egypt" (a link to the goodreads page for that book is next) and then read this recent title by Picoult, much of which is set at an Egyptian archaeological dig. Kristin had also read and enjoyed. Show less

Carolyn has been on an Egypt kick. She read a harder to find book called "Women Travelers in Egypt" (a link to the goodreads page for that book...Show more Carolyn has been on an Egypt kick. She read a harder to find book called "Women Travelers in Egypt" (a link to the goodreads page for that book is next) and then read this recent title by Picoult, much of which is set at an Egyptian archaeological dig. Kristin had also read and enjoyed. Show less

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Women Travelers in Egypt: From the Eighteenth to the Twenty-First Century by Deborah Manley

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Women Travelers in Egypt book. Read 3 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Until late in the nineteenth century, few guide books ackno... Women Travelers in Egypt book. Read 3 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Until late in the nineteenth century, few guide books ackno... Show less

Little

Little

A Novel

by Carey, Edward

Book - 2018

Kristin shared this historical novel told from the point of view of the woman who eventually became Madame Tussaud. Kristin thought this would appeal to ...Show more Kristin shared this historical novel told from the point of view of the woman who eventually became Madame Tussaud. Kristin thought this would appeal to fans of Gregory Maguire and also said after reading she was going to be looking forward to reading his soon-to-be published book which is told by Pinnochio's Geppetto from inside the whale! The link to the goodreads page for his new book is below. Show less

Kristin shared this historical novel told from the point of view of the woman who eventually became Madame Tussaud. Kristin thought this would appeal to ...Show more Kristin shared this historical novel told from the point of view of the woman who eventually became Madame Tussaud. Kristin thought this would appeal to fans of Gregory Maguire and also said after reading she was going to be looking forward to reading his soon-to-be published book which is told by Pinnochio's Geppetto from inside the whale! The link to the goodreads page for his new book is below. Show less

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The Swallowed Man by Edward Carey

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The Swallowed Man book. Read 14 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. I am writing this account, in another man's book, by candleligh... The Swallowed Man book. Read 14 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. I am writing this account, in another man's book, by candleligh... Show less

Madame Tussaud

Madame Tussaud

A Novel of the French Revolution

by Moran, Michelle

Book - 2012

Kathy mentioned that she could remember reading a novel about Madame Tussaud. If you want another novelized view of her life, here's another option. Kathy mentioned that she could remember reading a novel about Madame Tussaud. If you want another novelized view of her life, here's another option. Show less

Kathy mentioned that she could remember reading a novel about Madame Tussaud. If you want another novelized view of her life, here's another option. Kathy mentioned that she could remember reading a novel about Madame Tussaud. If you want another novelized view of her life, here's another option. Show less

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Three Hundred Cups of Tea ; and the Toughest Job You'll Ever Love

Three Hundred Cups of Tea ; and the Toughest Job You'll Ever Love

Riding the Peace Corps Rollercoaster in Mali, West Africa

by Kanji, Asifa

Book - 2015

Bonnie mentioned that the local author of this book had a new self published book out. Information about her new book is up next. Bonnie, Kristin checke...Show more Bonnie mentioned that the local author of this book had a new self published book out. Information about her new book is up next. Bonnie, Kristin checked worldcat and there is not currently a catalog record we could use. I'd recommend giving your donation to Hannon since they have a cataloger on staff and may be able to get a record created, which would make it possible for us to buy a copy. Show less

Bonnie mentioned that the local author of this book had a new self published book out. Information about her new book is up next. Bonnie, Kristin checke...Show more Bonnie mentioned that the local author of this book had a new self published book out. Information about her new book is up next. Bonnie, Kristin checked worldcat and there is not currently a catalog record we could use. I'd recommend giving your donation to Hannon since they have a cataloger on staff and may be able to get a record created, which would make it possible for us to buy a copy. Show less

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