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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

Petersburg Public Library

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

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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 16, 2025

Braiding Sweetgrass

April 16, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

A beautiful blend of science, storytelling, and Indigenous wisdom. Kimmerer invites us to see the natural world not just with our minds, but with our hearts. Quietly powerful and full of wonder.

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April 16, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Nature
Barb

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April 15, 2025

Being Mortal

April 15, 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 15, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Medical, Nonfiction
Tara

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April 10, 2025

Know My Name: A Memoir

April 10, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

A powerful memoir by the woman once known as "Emily Doe" in the Stanford sexual assault case. With grace and strength, Miller reclaims her story, exposing the failures of the justice system and highlighting the resilience of survivors. Poetic, honest, and unforgettable.

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April 10, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Biography, Nonfiction
Tara, Martha

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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

Petersburg Public Library

April 10, 2025

The Index Card

April 10, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

Personal finance doesn’t have to be complicated—this book breaks it down into simple, realistic goals that anyone can work toward for better financial wellbeing.

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April 10, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Finance, Nonfiction
Tara

Petersburg Public Library

April 10, 2025

Big Vegan Flavor

April 10, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library

Probably the best vegan cookbook I've seen so far. A great introduction to the basics, with creative and flavorful recipes throughout.

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April 10, 2025/ Petersburg Public Library/
Nonfiction, Cooking
Tara

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