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The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

Library Book Club choice – June 2024

This character-driven and haunting story features a southeastern Nigerian mother's discovery of her son's body on her doorstep, leading to family’s struggles to understand the enigmatic nature of a youth shaped by disorienting blackouts, diverse friendships, and a cousin's worldly influence. While not a favorite story of anyone who attended, there was a lively discussion and everyone enjoyed learning about another culture and other lifestyles. In all, a thumbs up!

Find it: NOV Eme + Libby ebooks + Libby eAudio

Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner

Joan A., library patron

An interesting, plot-twisting story! Daphne, a plus-size influencer, confronts the dynamics of friendship and forgiveness while visiting home to attend an old (sometimes) friend’s wedding. This amusing and authentic story made me think twice about the social media scene, internet trails, and the amount of information you can get about people when you start searching online –as wells as the whole concept of mean girls and the struggle between the classes of people. This is a book that makes you think twice after you delve beneath the surface.

Find it: NOV Wei + CD Book F Wei + Libby eAudio

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

Zaylee, J., library patron

This book needs to be talked about more!! I absolutely loved this fast-paced dark fantasy story set in a magical Africa. If you like epic YA fantasy by authors such as Leigh Bardugo, Maggie Stiefvater, Garth Nix, Holly Black, Jonathan Stroud, Libby Bray, Sarah J. Maas, Namina Forna, amongst others, I highly recommend Children of Blood and Bone. I can’t wait to start the second one!

Find it: YA F Ade + Libby ebooks + eAudio

Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth

Nayelli R. (and her daughter), library patrons

Set to the tune of "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush," Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones invites budding paleontologists and dinosaur fans on an exciting fossil dig. And my daughter loves singing along to it! Get it for your little one to enjoy, too!

Find it: E 567.9 Len