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The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark

In P. Djèlí Clark’s book, The Dead Cat Tail Assassins, those sworn to the Matron of Assassins are resurrected from the dead, are absolutely deadly, and are completely devoid of...

WPL Adult Services – Best of 2024

Westmont Public Library's Adult Services Department highlights their favorite books of the year!

Posted by on December 16, 2024

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Curlfriends: New In Town by Sharee Miller by Sharee Miller

Charlie Harper is ready to make a great first impression on her first day at her new middle school. She has meticulously researched and crafted a new persona that is...

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Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You’re Too Scared to Watch by Emily C. Hughes

Horror for Weenies is a perfect mix of informative and entertaining, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to dive deeper into horror films without having to sit through...

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ASAP by Axie Oh

What does K-pop, second chance forbidden romance, and deciding against a career choice that you’ve worked your whole life for have in common? That would be ASAP by Axie Oh. ...

Posted by on November 14, 2024

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The Case of the Missing Tarts by Christee Curran-Bauer

Mama Pigeon has just baked her famous jam tarts, adding her own special top-secret ingredient. Before her son and his fellow detectives can enjoy them, the tarts are stolen right...

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Baking for the Holidays by Sarah Keiffer

Cranberries and cream danish anyone?

Posted by on November 1, 2024

Potty Training 101

Potty Training can be a hard time for the young and the old, so I’ve collected a few board books and picture books to try and help.  When you next...

Posted by on October 24, 2024

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Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist

Isaiah Dunn is 10 years old, and it has not been an easy year for him.  His father passed away unexpectedly, and his mother is struggling at the bottom of...

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This Savage Song by V.E. Schwab

Imagine a broken world where violent acts breed monsters. Some of those monsters have teeth and feed on flesh and bone; some are corpses that feed on blood; and some...

Posted by on October 14, 2024

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Show Up and Vote by Ani Di Franco

It’s Election Day, and despite the bad weather, Mama is determined to vote. She takes her young child along to show her the importance of this responsibility. They line up,...

Posted by on October 10, 2024

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The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat

Christina and Megan have been best friends for years, but middle school brings new challenges. They live in a small Texas town where being popular seems important, and fitting in...

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The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines by Mo Netz

11-year old Jerry and her mother have moved around a lot in the year since her father died. When Mama says they will be staying for good at the Slumbering...

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The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

What if you could be instantly transported to any place in the world by opening up a door? Where would you want to go?

Posted by on October 1, 2024

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The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

Frederick Fife is a down on his luck widower.  He hasn’t been able to pay his rent and is being evicted from his apartment.  Before packing away his things, Fred...

Posted by on September 1, 2024

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