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Readers Advisory Page 

A matchmaking service for readers. 

Readers Advisory is librarian speak for customer service to connect books with patrons.  For example, if you like books by one author, maybe you'll also enjoy reading books by another author who writes in the same style or uses the same setting or has similar characters.

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Recommendations From The Circulation Desk

The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams.

A heartwarming novel about a chance encounter with a list of library books that forges unexpected connections between readers. Some books change your life forever...  The list, just in case you need it:

To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee

Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier 

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Beloved by Toni Morrison

A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth

Have you read a good book lately?  Let library staff know and we'll add it to the list.

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