BOOK OF THE WEEK
- 13 Jan - 19 Jan, 2024
Looking for something mysterious and intriguing to read? Pick up David Yoon's City of Orange. A man wakes up in an unfamiliar landscape – totally alone and disoriented – with a mysterious wound, a bottle of pills, and no memories. As he tries to find his way out and navigate this strange new world, he also struggles to remember his past life, and how he ended up in his precarious situation. Along his journey, he also encounters a handful of strangers who help him figure out who he truly is, and what the future holds.
Romance, grief, and self-discovery all collide in You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi. Five years after an accident killed the love of her life, Feyi is ready to try to live (and love) again. A whirlwind summer leads to career opportunities and a relationship with a guy who seems perfect for her. Things get complicated when Feyi meets his family, and has an intense connection with her boyfriend's father. Feyi must be honest with herself about who she is, where she is in her life, and what she's really willing to do for a fresh chance at love.
Author duo P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast kickoff a witchy new trilogy in Spells Trouble. Twin witches Hunter and Mercy Goode are direct descendants of the founder of the town of Goodeville. As a result, they're expected to step into the role of Gatekeeper, just like all of their ancestors before them. As the Gatekeepers, they'll be in charge of protecting the Gates between the mortal world and the underworld. However, things go awry when their mother is murdered, and monsters begin pouring into their beloved town. Now the twins will have to balance their desire for revenge with their familial responsibilities.
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