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Off the ShelfSarah, our Adult Selection Specialist, suggests books that will linger in your mind. 
This is an archive of all of Sarah's picks. If you enjoy her selections, you can also subscribe to the Off the Shelf e-mail newsletter that we send out twice monthly. Before I Go to Sleep by S. J. WatsonFor the last twenty years, amnesiac Claire has woken with no idea whom she is. A History of the World in 100 Objects by Neil MacGregorHistory in small bites from the British Museum South of Superior by Ellen AirgoodAn unsentimental portrait of real life in an isolated town on the southern edge of Lake Superior. The Language of Flowers by Vanessa DiffenbaughEighteen-year-old Victoria resorts to sleeping in a San Francisco park until she convinces a florist that working with flowers is one thing she does well. What Alice Forgot by Liane MoriartyMoriarty uses Alice’s amnesia to ruefully examine the relationships that mean the most Turn Right at Machu Picchu by Mark AdamsFunny and enlightening, this is a perfect read for both prospective and armchair travellers. The Last Letter From Your Lover by JoJo MoyesI kept thinking of Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr in An Affair to Remember... Once Upon a River by Bonnie Jo CampbellFull of hard life and hope, Once Upon a River is memorable, meaty and perfect for book discussion groups. She Walks In Beauty: a woman's journey through poemsThese poems, selected and organized by Caroline Kennedy, follow the stages of life common to all of us. Killed at the Whim of A Hat by Colin CotterillA slight mystery investigated by a varied cast of surprising characters, perfect for fans of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan VreelandVreeland writes superlative historical fiction with a focus on how artists create. Doc by Mary Doria RussellRussell’s thorough research and lively writing style bring dusty Dodge City to vivid life. Minding Frankie by Maeve BinchyA heartwarming and satisfying tale from a beloved Irish storyteller. At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill BrysonWho knew whales are connected to the history of lighting? The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, by Nicholas CarrCan you concentrate as well as you did five years ago? Document Actions |
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