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We're now into the heart of summer, and some of us have taken our reading outside! Here are some of the books our staff have been reading:
- Battle of the Linguist Mages by Scotto Moore (print book)
"Isobel is the Queen of the medieval rave-themed VR game Sparkle Dungeon. Her prowess in the game makes her an ideal candidate to learn the secrets of 'power morphemes'--unnaturally dense units of meaning that warp perception when skillfully pronounced."
Mark thinks this reality bending novel is deeply engaging - Eat a Peach by David Chang (print book • ebook)
"From the chef behind Momofuku and star of Netflix's Ugly Delicious ;an intimate account of the making of a chef, the story of the modern restaurant world that he helped shape, and how he discovered that success can be much harder to understand than failure."
Gabriel has been reading this book for their book club with the Port Moody Farmers Market - Destiny of the Dead by Kel Kade (print book)
"The God of Death is tired of dealing with the living, so he's decided everyone should die. And he's found allies. The Berru, an empire of dark mages, has unleashed a terrifying army of monstrous lyksvight upon everyone with a pulse."
Marc enjoyed this sequel to Fate of the Fallen. - The Puzzler: One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, From Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life by A.J. Jacobs (print book)
I'm reading The Puzzler by AJ Jacobs. Whether your puzzle of choice is a Rubik's Cube, crossword, jigsaw, sudoku, or any other; you'll find it in this book. AJ Jacobs tries different puzzles, explains how they work, and talks to puzzling experts who describe what makes each kind of puzzle so appealing to its devoted practitioners. Puzzle lovers will learn more about their favourites (and maybe a bit about themselves)
Natalie has been teasing her brain with the interesting puzzles and games explored in this book - Catherine the Great Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie (print book• audiobook)
"The Pulitzer Prize winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at fourteen and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history." Fiona has been reading this fascinating biography of one of the greatest Russian leaders - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (print book • eBook • audiobook CD • audiobook download • large print)
"1940. As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes."
Leanne has been enjoying the Rose Code on her daily commute - Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley (print book • eBook)
"Nobody ever talks to strangers on the train. It's a rule. But what would happen if they did? From the New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author of The Authenticity Project , a heartwarming novel about unexpected friendships and the joy of connecting."
Ilene has been enjoying this charming book about unexpected connections on public transit - We Just Clicked by Ann Bell (print book)
"Izzy Brown has always dreamed of making it big on Instagram, but her followers just aren't growing. So when her colleague and fellow 'influencer' Luke suggests they fake date to boost their profiles, Izzy says yes - against her better judgement."
Julie has been reading this on her recent trip to Alaska - Delicious Foods by James Hannaham (print book)
"Held captive by her employers -- and by her own demons -- on a mysterious farm, a widow struggles to reunite with her young son in this uniquely American story of freedom, perseverance, and survival."
Virginia has been enjoying this delectable book this week
What are you reading? Share your books with us on our Facebook group: PoMo Book Lovers.
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