Summer 2024 Picks for Adults

43 Books Found

  • Afterland

    For fans of dystopian fiction: Cole and her son Miles journey across the U.S., running away from a deranged aunt with devious plans for her nephew, one of the last biological males still alive after a pandemic wiped out most of them. –Sherise Pagan, Grand Concourse

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  • Blush

    Three generations of resilient women unite to save the family vineyard, challenging the male-dominated status quo. Vivian, Leah, and Sadie embark on a journey of self-discovery, fueled by their inner strength, feminism, and trashy '80s novels. –Lydia Howrilka, Soundview

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  • Carmilla: The First Vampire

    In this gorgeous adaptation, a social worker turned vampire hunter goes on a journey centuries in the making, and discovers illusions about her hidden past. You'll start reading for the sapphic take on a gothic classic, but stay reading for the twists! –Rachel Crook, SNFL

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  • Children of Paradise

    Grudova's kaleidoscopic novel, drawing from her experience as a cinema operator, tracks Holly's surreal journey at an old cinema. Her tale of the eccentric world of cinephiles will resonate with anyone who has served stale popcorn and cleaned the aisles. –Rachel Kahn, Yorkville

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  • Cloud Cuckoo Land

    Doerr masterfully weaves three separate tales of courage and discovery into a sprawling tale of the human connections linked to an ancient Greek codex found in besieged 15th century Constantinople. –Thaddeus Krupo, Harlem

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  • The Cooking Gene

    Twitty's "Southern Discomfort Tour" delves into his genealogy and the influence of the largest forced migration in history on U.S. culture and cuisine. A passionate exploration challenging assumptions about food, history, and DNA. –Suzanne Lipkin, Library for the Performing Arts

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  • The Creative Gene

    The creator of Metal Gear Solid has the heart of a librarian. He shares the works that shaped his journey into the world-renowned storyteller and game designer he is today. It is a must-read for the aspiring game designer about to embark on their own journey! –Nicole Celic, Kingsbridge Library

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  • Cuando "echarle ganas" no es suficiente

    Sugerencias para ayudar a afrontar situaciones difíciles, mantener el equilibrio emocional y enfocarse en lo positivo. 

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  • Cuentos para pensar: siempre hay un cuento para cada quien

    Relatos sencillos que ayudan al desarrollo humano, a alimentar el alma y el espíritu. 

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  • Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future

    Did you know that there are only eight remaining bear species on the entire planet? Journalist Dickie shares each bear’s history, cultural influence, and the dire future they face if nothing is done. Passionate and expertly researched. –Rachel Kahn, Yorkville

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  • End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood

    A frothy, whirlwind account of Lin's start as a screenwriter for popular television and the influence of her personal life on her writing, starting with an ill-fated crush on Boy George and continuing her journey with a fond, but frequently absent, paramour. –Jenny Baum, Jefferson Market

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  • Esclava de la libertad

    En distintas épocas de la historia, la Cuba esclavista colonial y la España del siglo XXI, dos mujeres afrodescendientes desafían el racismo y la injusticia. 

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  • Fairy Tale

    Charlie, a talented athlete and good son, faces a test of bravery. Exploring his neighbor's shed, he discovers a portal to another world. Perfect for fans of epic fantasies blending literal and emotional journeys. –Andrea Lipinski, Kingsbridge Library

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  • Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

    Decades post-quest, Frieren revisits her 10-year journey to defeat the Demon King. Regretting not having formed deeper bonds last time, this time she embraces new friendships, finding joy in shared experiences. –Angel Vega, Belmont

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  • From Here

    In her coming-of-age memoir, refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. –Frances Collado-Tavarez, Pelham Parkway–Van Nest

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  • Heart Gear

    Explore the post-apocalyptic ruined and dangerous world of Heart Gear with Roue, a young girl who may very well be the world's last living human, as she sets off on a journey to retrieve the parts needed to bring a robot friend and caretaker back to life. –Angel Vega, Belmont

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  • Homebody

    For those trying to find a home within themselves and readers of Gender Queer or The Fire Never Goes Out, Parish takes the reader through their gender identity journey and reminds the reader that we are all deserving of a body to call home. –Rachel Crook, SNFL

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  • Imajica

    A long and intricate story of self discovery, other worlds, and a bit of magic. Adventure, love, and reclaiming one's power and identity are themes in this road trip that spans, and hopefully heals, the five dominions of our splintered reality. –Arieh Ress, 58th Street

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  • La muerte contada por un sapiens a un neandertal

    Diálogo entre un escritor y un paleontólogo que explora la muerte, la vejez, la longevidad y otros aspectos de la existencia humana. 

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  • La traductora de Toledo

    En Toledo, España, durante la Reconquista, una joven se ve obligada a liderar a su familia en tiempos difíciles, y se destaca como traductora en un mundo controlado por hombres.

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  • Lending a Paw: A Bookmobile Cat Mystery

    Minnie’s bookmobile takes her and her cat Eddie all over town, but neither of them expected to discover a dead body! Each installment of this series provides a thrill for cat lovers, fans of murder mysteries, and anybody who enjoys the library. –Emily Petit, Macomb's Bridge

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  • The Long Walk: The True Story of A Trek To Freedom

    Fans of The Shawshank Redemption will find The Long Walk even more riveting. Based on a supposed true story, Rawicz's journey from Siberian captivity to freedom is both heart-wrenching and uplifting, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit. –Helena Escalante, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center

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  • The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

    In this exuberant, queer sci-fi novel, a rag-tag group of spacers are chosen to journey across the universe to connect a new civilization with the rest of the Galactic Commons, discovering along the way the value of connection and what it means to be human. –Mallory Steffey, Eastchester

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  • Manual para personas con alta sensibilidad

    Técnicas y estrategias para desarrollar la autoestima y la capacitación personal. 

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  • Martyr!

    For fans of poetry and fiction. It resonated with me as a biracial woman and made me laugh, cry, and reflect on my impact on others. Akbar masterfully incorporates different styles and voices while conveying such raw emotion. Unforgettable. –Catherine Tomes, Inwood

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  • Migrations

    A kaleidoscopic journey spanning from the arctic to the antarctic. This speculative fiction takes a look into our near future through one woman's dark past. It breaks your heart and deftly puts it back together. –Isaac Sorell, Hamilton Grange

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  • The Most Secret Memory of Men

    In this literary mystery, the narrator hunts for the elusive author of "The Labyrinth of Inhumanity," encountering diverse characters across time and place. A captivating tale demanding full attention. –Wilsa Rhuma, SNFL

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  • Nadie se muere de amor

    Una apasionada relación entre un hombre casado y una mujer que vive con su novio en el mismo edificio.

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  • The Nice House on the Lake Vol. 1

    It's the end of the world meets Glass Onion in this character-driven horror comic in which a group of estranged friends journey to their eccentric and mysterious friend's lake house for a vacation they will never forget—and might never escape. –Rachel Crook, SNFL

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  • Nightwalking: A Nocturnal History of London

    Beaumont's peripatetic history is as wide-ranging as its subjects—following Londoners of different eras, classes, and professions on their nighttime journeys around the city. –Olivia Ascione D'Elia, St. Agnes

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  • Nunca renuncies a ser feliz

    Consejos de autoayuda que exploran el significado de la felicidad y promueven la esperanza para superar los principales obstáculos que impiden ser feliz. 

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  • On the Road

    Sal and his offbeat friends find freedom from the stifling conformity of the 1950s with spontaneous cross country road trips, filled with jazz, poetry, and adventure. The classic novel of restless youth continues to inspire wanderlust even today. –Jennifer Salerno, 67th Street

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  • The Power of Trees: How Ancient Forests Can Save Us if We Let

    Living in a city sometimes means missing the forest for the skyscrapers! Luckily, this guide to how plants cooperate with each other—and how we can help—will lead city dwellers down a tree-lined path rich with the language of our natural world. –Emily Petit, Macomb's Bridge

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  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life

    Jane Sherron de Hart's work unveils the true Ruth Bader Ginsburg through interviews, delving into her journey from Brooklyn to the Supreme Court. An excellent and detailed read, offering insights beyond the public image of RBG. –Colin Vautrinot, Todt Hill-Westerleigh

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  • Salt Houses

    When a family is uprooted from their home in Nablus in 1967, a journey scattered across multiple countries and spanning generations begins. On this journey, a stunning cast of characters navigates their connections to family and land.

    Vandana Pawa

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  • Salvar un corazón

    Gimena ha vivido una vida triste, llena de amenazas y traiciones, pero nada le impide el camino libre hacia el perdón, el amor y la felicidad. 

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  • Solito

    A poet reflects on his harrowing 3,000-mile journey from El Salvador to the U.S., shared from the point of view of his nine-year-old self. His observations, naive and wonder-filled, make this a powerful story about how kids process trauma. –Emily Pullen, Reader Services

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  • A Time of Gifts: On Foot to Constantinople

    The first segment of Fermor's walk across Europe in the 1930s is eloquently recollected here. His journey through Europe documents a continent about to be irreversibly transformed by war: its art, its landscapes, and the people who call it home. –Olivia Ascione D'Elia, St. Agnes

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  • Tip of the Spear

    Tip of the Spear by Orisanmi Burton explores movement history, Black radical genealogy, and intergenerational knowledge-transfer in late-20th century New York, essential reading for those interested in abolition. –Gabrielle Afable, Jail & Prison Services

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  • The Traitor Baru Cormorant

    When the puritanical Imperial Republic murders one of her fathers, Baru Cormorant vows to tear the system down from within. Her path starts with an Imperial education as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, sinister politics and revolution. –Joshua Soule, Spuyten Duyvil

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  • Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph

    Shelia Johnson’s journey post-divorce from BET founder Bob Johnson leads her to self-discovery. Amid doubts, she finds her voice and strength to stand alone, inspiring resilience and empowerment. –Evelyn Williams, Columbus

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  • Yo cocino latino

    Cinco blogueras de la cocina tradicional hispana—Verónica Cervera, Erica Dinho, Clara González, Alejandra Graf, y Layla Pujol—comparten recetas fáciles y deliciosas para preparar en casa.

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  • Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead

    Imagine a world where zombies have taken over humanity, and what can you do except search for a cure with your friends and write up a bucket list of what to do before you yourself become a zombie? For fans of Touring After the Apocalypse and The Country Without Humans. –Linda Yau, SNFL

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