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2023 Winter Reading Challenge: Fiction

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With humor being the theme for this year's Winter Reading Challenge, check out some of the titles listed below to begin your reading journey.

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Arsenic and Adobo

Arsenic and Adobo

by Manansala, Mia P.

Book - 2021

Armed with her nosy auntie network, her barista best bud, and her trusted dachshund, Longanisa, Lila Macapagal takes on the tasty, twisted mystery of who killed her nasty food critic ex. Soon… she finds her own neck on the chopping block! Armed with her nosy auntie network, her barista best bud, and her trusted dachshund, Longanisa, Lila Macapagal takes on the tasty, twisted mystery of who killed her nasty food critic ex. Soon… she finds her own neck on the chopping block! Show less

Armed with her nosy auntie network, her barista best bud, and her trusted dachshund, Longanisa, Lila Macapagal takes on the tasty, twisted mystery of who killed her nasty food critic ex. Soon… she finds her own neck on the chopping block! Armed with her nosy auntie network, her barista best bud, and her trusted dachshund, Longanisa, Lila Macapagal takes on the tasty, twisted mystery of who killed her nasty food critic ex. Soon… she finds her own neck on the chopping block! Show less

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Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries

Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries

by Kappes, Tonya

Book - 2018

Mae West, a far cry from the Hollywood actress, has lost her mansion and her millions after her husband is arrested for running a huge Ponzi scheme. But t...Show more Mae West, a far cry from the Hollywood actress, has lost her mansion and her millions after her husband is arrested for running a huge Ponzi scheme. But there’s two things the government didn’t seize from this socialite: A tourist campground, Happy Trails, in Normal, Kentucky, and an RV to live in… Show less

Mae West, a far cry from the Hollywood actress, has lost her mansion and her millions after her husband is arrested for running a huge Ponzi scheme. But t...Show more Mae West, a far cry from the Hollywood actress, has lost her mansion and her millions after her husband is arrested for running a huge Ponzi scheme. But there’s two things the government didn’t seize from this socialite: A tourist campground, Happy Trails, in Normal, Kentucky, and an RV to live in… Show less

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Black Buck

Black Buck

by Askaripour, Mateo

Book - 2021

An unambitious college graduate accepts a job at Sumwun, the hottest NYC startup, and reimagines himself as “Buck”, a ruthless salesman, and begins to hatch a plan to help young people of color infiltrate America's sales force. An unambitious college graduate accepts a job at Sumwun, the hottest NYC startup, and reimagines himself as “Buck”, a ruthless salesman, and begins to hatch a plan to help young people of color infiltrate America's sales force. Show less

An unambitious college graduate accepts a job at Sumwun, the hottest NYC startup, and reimagines himself as “Buck”, a ruthless salesman, and begins to hatch a plan to help young people of color infiltrate America's sales force. An unambitious college graduate accepts a job at Sumwun, the hottest NYC startup, and reimagines himself as “Buck”, a ruthless salesman, and begins to hatch a plan to help young people of color infiltrate America's sales force. Show less

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The Bromance Book Club

The Bromance Book Club

by Adams, Lyssa Kay

Book - 2019

Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott's marriage is in major league trouble. Distraught and desperate, Gavin finds help from an unlikely source: a secret romance book club made up of Nashville's top alpha men. Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott's marriage is in major league trouble. Distraught and desperate, Gavin finds help from an unlikely source: a secret romance book club made up of Nashville's top alpha men. Show less

Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott's marriage is in major league trouble. Distraught and desperate, Gavin finds help from an unlikely source: a secret romance book club made up of Nashville's top alpha men. Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott's marriage is in major league trouble. Distraught and desperate, Gavin finds help from an unlikely source: a secret romance book club made up of Nashville's top alpha men. Show less

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Carpet Diem, Or, How to Save the World by Accident

Carpet Diem, Or, How to Save the World by Accident

by Anderson, Justin Lee

Book - 2018

Fifteen years after losing most of his family to a devastating, pudding-related tragedy, Simon Debovar’s daily highlights include hazelnut coffee, a long ...Show more Fifteen years after losing most of his family to a devastating, pudding-related tragedy, Simon Debovar’s daily highlights include hazelnut coffee, a long bath, and the occasional jar of olives. That is until he discovers that his ornate living room carpet is the deciding factor in a bet between God and Satan. Show less

Fifteen years after losing most of his family to a devastating, pudding-related tragedy, Simon Debovar’s daily highlights include hazelnut coffee, a long ...Show more Fifteen years after losing most of his family to a devastating, pudding-related tragedy, Simon Debovar’s daily highlights include hazelnut coffee, a long bath, and the occasional jar of olives. That is until he discovers that his ornate living room carpet is the deciding factor in a bet between God and Satan. Show less

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Coffee, Shopping, Murder, Love

Coffee, Shopping, Murder, Love

by Allende, Carlos

Book - 2022

“Last November, I found a dead body inside the freezer that my roommate keeps inside the garage. My first thought was to call the police, but Jignesh hadn...Show more “Last November, I found a dead body inside the freezer that my roommate keeps inside the garage. My first thought was to call the police, but Jignesh hadn’t paid his share of the rent just yet. It wasn’t due until the thirtieth, and you know how difficult it is to find people who pay on time…” Show less

“Last November, I found a dead body inside the freezer that my roommate keeps inside the garage. My first thought was to call the police, but Jignesh hadn...Show more “Last November, I found a dead body inside the freezer that my roommate keeps inside the garage. My first thought was to call the police, but Jignesh hadn’t paid his share of the rent just yet. It wasn’t due until the thirtieth, and you know how difficult it is to find people who pay on time…” Show less

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Deacon King Kong

Deacon King Kong

by McBride, James

Book - 2020

In the aftermath of a 1969 Brooklyn church deacon's public shooting of a local drug dealer, the community's African-American and Latinx witnesses find une...Show more In the aftermath of a 1969 Brooklyn church deacon's public shooting of a local drug dealer, the community's African-American and Latinx witnesses find unexpected support from each other when they are targeted by mobsters. A humorous and moving story. Show less

In the aftermath of a 1969 Brooklyn church deacon's public shooting of a local drug dealer, the community's African-American and Latinx witnesses find une...Show more In the aftermath of a 1969 Brooklyn church deacon's public shooting of a local drug dealer, the community's African-American and Latinx witnesses find unexpected support from each other when they are targeted by mobsters. A humorous and moving story. Show less

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Devil's Chew Toy

Devil's Chew Toy

by Osler, Rob

Book - 2022

Seattle teacher and part-time blogger Hayden McCall wakes up sporting one hell of a shiner, with the police knocking at his door. It seems that his new cr...Show more Seattle teacher and part-time blogger Hayden McCall wakes up sporting one hell of a shiner, with the police knocking at his door. It seems that his new crush, dancer Camilo Rodriguez, has gone missing and they suspect foul play. What happened the night before? And where is Camilo? Show less

Seattle teacher and part-time blogger Hayden McCall wakes up sporting one hell of a shiner, with the police knocking at his door. It seems that his new cr...Show more Seattle teacher and part-time blogger Hayden McCall wakes up sporting one hell of a shiner, with the police knocking at his door. It seems that his new crush, dancer Camilo Rodriguez, has gone missing and they suspect foul play. What happened the night before? And where is Camilo? Show less

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Dial A for Aunties

Dial A for Aunties

by Sutanto, Jesse Q.

Book - 2021

Accidentally causing the death of a blind date, Meddy is persuaded by her meddlesome Chinese-Indonesian mother and aunts to dispose of the body, which upends a billionaire’s wedding and Meddy’s reunion with a former flame. Accidentally causing the death of a blind date, Meddy is persuaded by her meddlesome Chinese-Indonesian mother and aunts to dispose of the body, which upends a billionaire’s wedding and Meddy’s reunion with a former flame. Show less

Accidentally causing the death of a blind date, Meddy is persuaded by her meddlesome Chinese-Indonesian mother and aunts to dispose of the body, which upends a billionaire’s wedding and Meddy’s reunion with a former flame. Accidentally causing the death of a blind date, Meddy is persuaded by her meddlesome Chinese-Indonesian mother and aunts to dispose of the body, which upends a billionaire’s wedding and Meddy’s reunion with a former flame. Show less

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A Dirty Job

A Dirty Job

by Moore, Christopher

Book - 2007

Charlie Asher, a neurotic and anxious hypochondriac who hates change, confronts the challenges of being a widower and a single parent when his wife dies of a freak medical condition on the day his new daughter, Sophie, is born. Charlie Asher, a neurotic and anxious hypochondriac who hates change, confronts the challenges of being a widower and a single parent when his wife dies of a freak medical condition on the day his new daughter, Sophie, is born. Show less

Charlie Asher, a neurotic and anxious hypochondriac who hates change, confronts the challenges of being a widower and a single parent when his wife dies of a freak medical condition on the day his new daughter, Sophie, is born. Charlie Asher, a neurotic and anxious hypochondriac who hates change, confronts the challenges of being a widower and a single parent when his wife dies of a freak medical condition on the day his new daughter, Sophie, is born. Show less

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The Ex Hex

The Ex Hex

by Sterling, Erin

Book - 2021

Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths - and a curse on the horrible boyfriend. She isn't worried it will cause him anything more than a bad hair day or two. She’s wrong. Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths - and a curse on the horrible boyfriend. She isn't worried it will cause him anything more than a bad hair day or two. She’s wrong. Show less

Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths - and a curse on the horrible boyfriend. She isn't worried it will cause him anything more than a bad hair day or two. She’s wrong. Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths - and a curse on the horrible boyfriend. She isn't worried it will cause him anything more than a bad hair day or two. She’s wrong. Show less

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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

by Cosimano, Elle

Book - 2021

When struggling suspense novelist and single mom Finlay Donovan is mistaken for a contract killer, she inadvertently accepts the offer to dispose of a pro...Show more When struggling suspense novelist and single mom Finlay Donovan is mistaken for a contract killer, she inadvertently accepts the offer to dispose of a problem husband in order to make ends meet, discovering that crime in real life is a lot harder than fiction. Show less

When struggling suspense novelist and single mom Finlay Donovan is mistaken for a contract killer, she inadvertently accepts the offer to dispose of a pro...Show more When struggling suspense novelist and single mom Finlay Donovan is mistaken for a contract killer, she inadvertently accepts the offer to dispose of a problem husband in order to make ends meet, discovering that crime in real life is a lot harder than fiction. Show less

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The Guncle

The Guncle

by Rowley, Steven

Book - 2021

When Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP) for short, takes on the role of primary guardian for his young niece and nephew, he sets “Guncle Rules,” but soon learns that parenting problems aren’t solved with treats or jokes. When Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP) for short, takes on the role of primary guardian for his young niece and nephew, he sets “Guncle Rules,” but soon learns that parenting problems aren’t solved with treats or jokes. Show less

When Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP) for short, takes on the role of primary guardian for his young niece and nephew, he sets “Guncle Rules,” but soon learns that parenting problems aren’t solved with treats or jokes. When Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP) for short, takes on the role of primary guardian for his young niece and nephew, he sets “Guncle Rules,” but soon learns that parenting problems aren’t solved with treats or jokes. Show less

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The Hating Game

The Hating Game

by Thorne, Sally

Book - 2016

Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua: a rivalry that is impossibly complicated by her growing attraction to him. Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua: a rivalry that is impossibly complicated by her growing attraction to him. Show less

Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua: a rivalry that is impossibly complicated by her growing attraction to him. Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua: a rivalry that is impossibly complicated by her growing attraction to him. Show less

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Hounded

Hounded

by Hearne, Kevin

Book - 2011

The last of the Druids, Atticus O'Sullivan finds his peaceful life in Arizona shattered by the arrival of a very angry Celtic god who wants Atticus's magi...Show more The last of the Druids, Atticus O'Sullivan finds his peaceful life in Arizona shattered by the arrival of a very angry Celtic god who wants Atticus's magical sword, forcing Atticus to call upon his friends—and some good old-fashioned luck of the Irish—to deliver himself from evil. Show less

The last of the Druids, Atticus O'Sullivan finds his peaceful life in Arizona shattered by the arrival of a very angry Celtic god who wants Atticus's magi...Show more The last of the Druids, Atticus O'Sullivan finds his peaceful life in Arizona shattered by the arrival of a very angry Celtic god who wants Atticus's magical sword, forcing Atticus to call upon his friends—and some good old-fashioned luck of the Irish—to deliver himself from evil. Show less

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How to Kidnap the Rich

How to Kidnap the Rich

by Raina, Rahul

Book - 2021

The son of a tea stall merchant in the Old City of Delhi makes a lucrative living taking university entrance exams for the sons of India’s elite until he is kidnapped along with a client. The son of a tea stall merchant in the Old City of Delhi makes a lucrative living taking university entrance exams for the sons of India’s elite until he is kidnapped along with a client. Show less

The son of a tea stall merchant in the Old City of Delhi makes a lucrative living taking university entrance exams for the sons of India’s elite until he is kidnapped along with a client. The son of a tea stall merchant in the Old City of Delhi makes a lucrative living taking university entrance exams for the sons of India’s elite until he is kidnapped along with a client. Show less

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Husband Material

Husband Material

by Hall, Alexis J.

Book - 2022

Luc and Oliver may have found their happily ever after, but that doesn't mean it's all smooth sailing from here. Faced with friends getting married everyw...Show more Luc and Oliver may have found their happily ever after, but that doesn't mean it's all smooth sailing from here. Faced with friends getting married everywhere they look, Luc feels the social pressure to propose...but as they survive four weddings and a funeral, Luc and Oliver will have to come to grips with what their own happily ever after was truly meant to be. Show less

Luc and Oliver may have found their happily ever after, but that doesn't mean it's all smooth sailing from here. Faced with friends getting married everyw...Show more Luc and Oliver may have found their happily ever after, but that doesn't mean it's all smooth sailing from here. Faced with friends getting married everywhere they look, Luc feels the social pressure to propose...but as they survive four weddings and a funeral, Luc and Oliver will have to come to grips with what their own happily ever after was truly meant to be. Show less

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Infinite Jest

Infinite Jest

by Wallace, David Foster

Book - 1996

The story of an intelligent but zany dysfunctional family set in a drug-and-alcohol addicts' halfway house and a tennis academy and follows such themes as heartbreak, philosophy, and advertising. The story of an intelligent but zany dysfunctional family set in a drug-and-alcohol addicts' halfway house and a tennis academy and follows such themes as heartbreak, philosophy, and advertising. Show less

The story of an intelligent but zany dysfunctional family set in a drug-and-alcohol addicts' halfway house and a tennis academy and follows such themes as heartbreak, philosophy, and advertising. The story of an intelligent but zany dysfunctional family set in a drug-and-alcohol addicts' halfway house and a tennis academy and follows such themes as heartbreak, philosophy, and advertising. Show less

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It Happened One Summer

It Happened One Summer

by Bailey, Tessa

Book - 2021

After being cut off by her wealthy stepfather, a partying Hollywood "It Girl" experiences culture shock when she moves to Washington to learn some responsibility and help her sister run their late father's dive bar. After being cut off by her wealthy stepfather, a partying Hollywood "It Girl" experiences culture shock when she moves to Washington to learn some responsibility and help her sister run their late father's dive bar. Show less

After being cut off by her wealthy stepfather, a partying Hollywood "It Girl" experiences culture shock when she moves to Washington to learn some responsibility and help her sister run their late father's dive bar. After being cut off by her wealthy stepfather, a partying Hollywood "It Girl" experiences culture shock when she moves to Washington to learn some responsibility and help her sister run their late father's dive bar. Show less

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Just Like You

Just Like You

by Hornby, Nick

Book - 2020

The person you are with is just like you- same background, same age, same interests. The perfect match. And it is an unmitigated disaster. Then, when, and...Show more The person you are with is just like you- same background, same age, same interests. The perfect match. And it is an unmitigated disaster. Then, when, and where, you least expect it, you meet someone new. You seem to have nothing in common and yet, somehow, it feels totally right. Show less

The person you are with is just like you- same background, same age, same interests. The perfect match. And it is an unmitigated disaster. Then, when, and...Show more The person you are with is just like you- same background, same age, same interests. The perfect match. And it is an unmitigated disaster. Then, when, and where, you least expect it, you meet someone new. You seem to have nothing in common and yet, somehow, it feels totally right. Show less

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Kill the Farm Boy

Kill the Farm Boy

by Dawson, Delilah S.

Book - 2018

While on a mission to stop LOCHER and figure out the conundrum of The Chosen One, Gustave the Talking Goat, Fia the Unusually Tall, Argabella the Ensorcelled Bird, and Grinda the Sand Witch are joined by two others who have their own evil agendas. While on a mission to stop LOCHER and figure out the conundrum of The Chosen One, Gustave the Talking Goat, Fia the Unusually Tall, Argabella the Ensorcelled Bird, and Grinda the Sand Witch are joined by two others who have their own evil agendas. Show less

While on a mission to stop LOCHER and figure out the conundrum of The Chosen One, Gustave the Talking Goat, Fia the Unusually Tall, Argabella the Ensorcelled Bird, and Grinda the Sand Witch are joined by two others who have their own evil agendas. While on a mission to stop LOCHER and figure out the conundrum of The Chosen One, Gustave the Talking Goat, Fia the Unusually Tall, Argabella the Ensorcelled Bird, and Grinda the Sand Witch are joined by two others who have their own evil agendas. Show less

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The Love Hypothesis

The Love Hypothesis

by Hazelwood, Ali

Book - 2021

When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into c...Show more When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. The only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting one’s own heart under the microscope. Show less

When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into c...Show more When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. The only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting one’s own heart under the microscope. Show less

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Marrying the Ketchups

Marrying the Ketchups

by Close, Jennifer

Book - 2022

When Bud, the founder of JP Sullivan's, drops dead, everyone in the Sullivan family finds themselves doubting all they hold dear, in this comedy of manner...Show more When Bud, the founder of JP Sullivan's, drops dead, everyone in the Sullivan family finds themselves doubting all they hold dear, in this comedy of manners about three generations of a Chicago restaurant family and the deep-fried love that feeds them. Show less

When Bud, the founder of JP Sullivan's, drops dead, everyone in the Sullivan family finds themselves doubting all they hold dear, in this comedy of manner...Show more When Bud, the founder of JP Sullivan's, drops dead, everyone in the Sullivan family finds themselves doubting all they hold dear, in this comedy of manners about three generations of a Chicago restaurant family and the deep-fried love that feeds them. Show less

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My Year Abroad

My Year Abroad

by Lee, Chang-rae

Book - 2021

An everyday American college student finds his life transformed by a Chinese-American businessman who unexpectedly takes him under his wing on a series of whimsical, heartbreaking and darkly shocking adventures throughout Asia. An everyday American college student finds his life transformed by a Chinese-American businessman who unexpectedly takes him under his wing on a series of whimsical, heartbreaking and darkly shocking adventures throughout Asia. Show less

An everyday American college student finds his life transformed by a Chinese-American businessman who unexpectedly takes him under his wing on a series of whimsical, heartbreaking and darkly shocking adventures throughout Asia. An everyday American college student finds his life transformed by a Chinese-American businessman who unexpectedly takes him under his wing on a series of whimsical, heartbreaking and darkly shocking adventures throughout Asia. Show less

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Real Men Knit

Real Men Knit

by Jackson, K. M.

Book - 2020

Determined to keep his late adoptive mother’s Harlem knitting shop open, one of four brothers accepts the help of a craft-savvy businesswoman who is hiding her secret crush on him. Determined to keep his late adoptive mother’s Harlem knitting shop open, one of four brothers accepts the help of a craft-savvy businesswoman who is hiding her secret crush on him. Show less

Determined to keep his late adoptive mother’s Harlem knitting shop open, one of four brothers accepts the help of a craft-savvy businesswoman who is hiding her secret crush on him. Determined to keep his late adoptive mother’s Harlem knitting shop open, one of four brothers accepts the help of a craft-savvy businesswoman who is hiding her secret crush on him. Show less

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