Staff Picks For November
Rising Out of Hatred by Eli Saslow
Non-fiction. Recommended highly by three FPL librarians — this book explores the life of a young man raised in hatred and bigotry who steps into the wider world and opens his mind and heart to different people and ideas. ~Linda
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Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles by Mark Russell (author) and Mark Feehan (illustrator)
Heavens to Murgatroyd, it’s 1953! The closeted Southern playwright known as Snagglepuss is the toast of Broadway and the focus of the House Committee on Un-American Activities. This sophisticated graphic novel hits all the right notes. ~PB
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A Key to Treehouse Living by Elliot Reed
For William Tyce, the only way to narrate his life is to put it to paper, separating each event and memory in glossary form. After the death of his mother, his father abandons him and he is left in the care of his uncle and cousin. This is truly a unique coming-of-age story told in the most unpredictable way. ~KC
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Loose Tongues by Chris Simms
First in a thrilling new series featuring DC Sean Blake. New to the Serious Crimes Unit, Blake and his colleagues race to solve a rash of gruesome murders. Heart pounding action throughout and a variety of characters we would like to get to know better. ~Sue B.
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