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Thrillers and Chillers
Novels that keep readers on the edge of their seats. ROCK PAPER SCISSORS by Alice Feeney: A married couple “celebrates” 10 years together in this in-house favorite filled with twists and secrets. THESE SILENT WOODS by Kimi Cunningham Grant: A father and daughter living off the grid find their space, and their lives, upended. THIS THING BETWEEN US by Gus Moreno: A debut horror thriller that highlights the terrors of technology. SORROWLAND by Rivers Solomon: Lambda Award winner Solomon pens a novel mixing horror, thriller, and science fiction, which follows Vern, a pregnant 15-year-old escaping a cult. Moderator: Sofia Carapia, Adult Services Librarian, Bensenville Community Public Library (IL)
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM ET
Mac Lib presents: Book Buzzing in Our PJs
Hear about the hottest forthcoming titles to add to your wish list!
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Book Club Picks
Novels and short stories sure to prompt conversation.
L.A. WEATHER by María Amparo Escandón: The Alvarado family, rocked by a divorce, considers their bonds; by the author of the best-selling Esperanza’s Box of Saints. DEAR MISS METROPOLITAN by Carolyn Ferrell: Tragedy, trauma, and mystery drive a story of survival in the aftermath of child abduction, in a debut praised by Victor LaValle and Jacqueline Woodson. MY MONTICELLO by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson: A searing debut story collection that explores the past and present of the United States; already earning accolades from Roxane Gay, Charles Yu, and Danielle Evans. THE BALLERINAS by Rachel Kapelke-Dale: A buzzy debut that considers friendship, ambition, perfection, and rage, set in the world of ballet. Moderator: Migdalia Jimenez, Adult Services Librarian, Chicago Public Library (IL) | 