My Brilliant Life by Ae-Ran Kim
This novel explores what life is like to be a 16 year old with an 80 year old body. Areum is a Korean boy with progeria and is writing a book about his parents before he passes away. From difficult…
Float Plan by Trish Doller
A warning to potential readers: this deals with death by suicide, method, being the person to find them, grief, and depression. “But I am less afraid of what might become of me while sailing alone in the Caribbean than of…
Redemption Road by John Hart
This suspense in this book just continued building all the way to the end and the twists just kept coming. The book club all enjoyed it and needed more titles by John Hart right away. It's a great title for…
Somewhere in the Unknown World by Kao Kalia Yang
This book helps us understand what motivates people to immigrate to the United States and what their lives are like after immigrating. Kao Kalia Yang is a wonderful author and in this book she shares the recollections and experiences of…
Cozy Winter Book Recommendations
As winter begins, we're gearing up for a season of staying in, reading and enjoying the art of time spent indoors.
The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner
Perfect for folks who loved Jane Austen books and the characters she has written about. The village of Chawton was the last residence of Jane Austen and where her last 3 books were written. Right after WWII, an eclectic group…
He Started it by Samantha Downing
Warning: this is a page turner full of unlikable characters. A dysfunctional group of siblings embarks on a recreation of a road trip from their childhood as instructed to in their grandfather's will. But they aren't on this trip to…
Hubble Telescope 30th Anniversary Celebration & Reading List
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Hubble Telescope, the Moorhead Public Library has created a virtual display featuring a banner of the telescope (pictured) and a list of selected titles. Adult Nonfiction The Universe: A Travel Guide The…
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Schwab's writing is lush and descriptive. The detail never felt unnecessary but heightens the emotions of the scenes. The prose is not to be rushed through. The languid pacing provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world and relish…
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell
A great fall read that made me want to go to a pumpkin patch, like the one featured. It also made me want to try to make this amazing dessert called a Pumpkin Bomb, which according to the book is…