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April 30, 2025

Me

April 30, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

Heartfelt and funny. I laughed out loud multiple times while listening to this (review of the audiobook).

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April 30, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Biography
Beth

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April 30, 2025

Hunt, Gather, Parent

April 30, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

An all-time favorite and deeply practical guide, Hunt, Gather, Parent reconnects us with our ancestral, instinctual wisdom for raising kind, capable kids—and reminds us how parenting can shape a more compassionate humanity.

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April 30, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Parent
Beth, Kari

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April 24, 2025

Going Zero

April 24, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

A fast-paced, twisty thriller where tech surveillance meets high-stakes cat and mouse. Going Zero is sharp, timely, and totally addictive—you won’t want to put it down!

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April 24, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Fiction
Beth, Chris

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April 22, 2025

Hakim's Odyssey

April 22, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

This 3 volume series, written by Fabien Toulmé, recounts the real-life journey of a Syrian fleeing his country's on-going civil war. He leaves behind family, friends, home and his business, and in his story we learn how war can make anyone a refugee.

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April 22, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Graphic Novel
Barb, Beth

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April 17, 2025

The Art Thief

April 17, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

What does it take to be an amateur art thief in Europe? Read on to find out. Disturbing and thought provoking in equal measure.

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April 17, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
True Crime, Nonfiction
Beth

Petersburg Public Library

April 17, 2025

Apeirogon

April 17, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

An innovative and heartbreaking yet hopeful novel about two fathers, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, dealing with the violent deaths of their respective daughters. Blending fact and fiction, McCann does a beautiful job portraying shifting perspectives through a variety of symbols and themes.

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April 17, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Fiction
Beth

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April 17, 2025

All The Colors of the Dark

April 17, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

A haunting, character-driven thriller full of heartbreak, hope, and suspense. Whitaker’s storytelling is masterful—dark, lyrical, and hard to put down.

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April 17, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Fiction
Beth, Martha

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April 16, 2025

The Love Prescription

April 16, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

A quick, easy-to-use guide to improve your relationship not only with your partner but with almost any person with whom you're close. I pick this up regularly when life feels stressful or too busy and I feel the need to reconnect to my loved ones.

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April 16, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Nonfiction, Self Help, Relationships
Beth

Petersburg Public Library

April 16, 2025

Demon Copperhead

April 16, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

Thoughtful, honest, and surprisingly uplifting—Being Mortal takes a hard look at how we deal with aging and the end of life, and why it matters. Gawande writes like a friend who’s been there, asking all the right questions about what really makes life worth living.

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April 16, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Fiction
Tara, Beth

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April 10, 2025

The Warm Hands of Ghosts

April 10, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

A merging of history, fiction, and fantasy. Set in WWI this deep, dark novel grapples with trauma, mental illness, love, and loss. A nurse searches for her brother in the trenches of France. A mythical violinist offers peace, for a price.

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April 10, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Fiction
Beth

Petersburg Public Library

April 10, 2025

The Bear and the Nightingale

April 10, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

A lush, magical tale rooted in Russian folklore. The Bear and the Nightingale is perfect for fans of fairy tales, strong heroines, and wintery enchantment. A story that feels like it’s been told for centuries—beautiful, brave, and utterly spellbinding.

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April 10, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Fiction
Beth

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