Woodneath Staff Picks | Mid-Continent Public Library

by Cullen, Lynn

Book - 2023

Perfect for fans of Marie Benedict books, Katie loved this historical fiction novel that talks about the race to invent the polio vaccine. She found it in...Show more Perfect for fans of Marie Benedict books, Katie loved this historical fiction novel that talks about the race to invent the polio vaccine. She found it incredibly fascinating as she didn't know much about polio, and thought it was interesting to compare to the recent pandemic. Show less

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The Secret Service of Tea and Treason

by Holton, India

Book - 2023

Laura M. is a big audiobook lover, and she recently loved this Romantasy of a Victorian world of flying houses and pirate women who battle each other and ...Show more Laura M. is a big audiobook lover, and she recently loved this Romantasy of a Victorian world of flying houses and pirate women who battle each other and sometimes rakish men and find friendship along the way. The first two in the series are "The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels" and "The League of Gentlewomen Witches." Show less

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Recursion

by Crouch, Blake

Book - 2019

Taylor devoured this sci-fi about a world where people are experiencing this mysterious phenomenon of remembering memories that never happened to them. If you enjoyed Blake Crouch's 2016 hit "Dark Matter", you'll love this one too! Taylor devoured this sci-fi about a world where people are experiencing this mysterious phenomenon of remembering memories that never happened to them. If you enjoyed Blake Crouch's 2016 hit "Dark Matter", you'll love this one too! Show less

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Night Shift

by Crown, Annie

Book - 2023

As a palette cleanser, Taylor adored this spicy college romance following an introverted librarian and a basketball star. Prepare to swoon! As a palette cleanser, Taylor adored this spicy college romance following an introverted librarian and a basketball star. Prepare to swoon! Show less

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Piranesi

by Clarke, Susanna

Book - 2020

Laura D. really enjoyed learning about the world through the eyes of the character Myself as he went from comfortably established Beloved Child of the Hou...Show more Laura D. really enjoyed learning about the world through the eyes of the character Myself as he went from comfortably established Beloved Child of the House to someone whose whole world was a lie. The imagery of the statue and halls that made up the various parts of the house was one of her favorite parts. She would love to wander through the House and just see the statues, birds, clouds, and waters Show less

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The Wedding People

by Espach, Alison

Book - 2024

Amber said this one sucked her in from page one and could not put it down. Ultimately the book is about connections and just how important they are. You never know how interacting with someone can impact their day. Amber said this one sucked her in from page one and could not put it down. Ultimately the book is about connections and just how important they are. You never know how interacting with someone can impact their day. Show less

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Old Man's War

by Scalzi, John

Book - 2017

Sally is a huge sci-fi fan and she will always recommend this one. On his 75th birthday, John Perry does two things: First, he visits his wife's grave. Th...Show more Sally is a huge sci-fi fan and she will always recommend this one. On his 75th birthday, John Perry does two things: First, he visits his wife's grave. Then, he enlists in the army. The Colonial Defense Force takes senior citizens and turns them into interstellar super soldiers. Full of humor and originality, this book is great for those new to sci-fi and fans of military sci-fi alike. Show less

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Perfect Child

by Berry, Lucinda

Book - 2019

Audrey loves a good thriller, and recently she enjoyed this one about a husband and wife who adopt a child with a troubled past. Soon after, they become p...Show more Audrey loves a good thriller, and recently she enjoyed this one about a husband and wife who adopt a child with a troubled past. Soon after, they become pregnant. As the weeks go by, the child begins to act out towards the mom and newborn, but not the dad. Author Lucinda Berry is also a clinical psychologist, and has said that her stories usually are based in real life cases she has come across. Show less

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The Man Who Couldn't Stop

OCD and the True Story of A Life Lost in Thought

by Adam, David

Book - 2015

Allie recently enjoyed this nonfiction book about a man's struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disordered (OCD) coupled with the history of OCD treatment, weaved together in an attempt to understand why he thinks the way he thinks. Allie recently enjoyed this nonfiction book about a man's struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disordered (OCD) coupled with the history of OCD treatment, weaved together in an attempt to understand why he thinks the way he thinks. Show less

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Scythe

by Shusterman, Neal

Book - 2016

Allie will always recommend this YA novel that deals with morality when it comes to death, and what would happen if death was cured and people were assigned to deal with overpopulation manually. Allie will always recommend this YA novel that deals with morality when it comes to death, and what would happen if death was cured and people were assigned to deal with overpopulation manually. Show less

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11/22/63

by King, Stephen

Book - 2011

If there's anything you should know about Jenny, it's that she never rates anything 5 stars. Ever. Guess which book had the utmost privilage of gaining a ...Show more If there's anything you should know about Jenny, it's that she never rates anything 5 stars. Ever. Guess which book had the utmost privilage of gaining a 5 star rating from Jenny? That's right. This one right here. Go ahead and click that place hold button now, you know you want to Show less

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The Housemaid

by McFadden, Freida

Book - 2022

Dawn K. will always take the opportunity to fangirl over Freida McFadden's murder mystery thrillers. She says they keep her up reading into the night! Dawn K. will always take the opportunity to fangirl over Freida McFadden's murder mystery thrillers. She says they keep her up reading into the night! Show less

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