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Recommended reads that also conveniently meet the prompts for ARC, our Adult Reading Challenge! Consider all these titles recommended to you by a friend! 😎 Pick up a Bingo card at any library location or join the challenge on Beanstack (pickeringlibrary.beanstack.com) to be entered into a draw to win awesome prizes!

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The Offing

The Offing

by Nay, Roz

Book - 2024

Two young women are trapped in a deadly chase through the beautiful, dangerous waters around Australia in this new Popular Pick and award-winning thriller by Canadian author Roz Nay. Two young women are trapped in a deadly chase through the beautiful, dangerous waters around Australia in this new Popular Pick and award-winning thriller by Canadian author Roz Nay. Show less

Two young women are trapped in a deadly chase through the beautiful, dangerous waters around Australia in this new Popular Pick and award-winning thriller by Canadian author Roz Nay. Two young women are trapped in a deadly chase through the beautiful, dangerous waters around Australia in this new Popular Pick and award-winning thriller by Canadian author Roz Nay. Show less

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The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye

The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye

A Novel

by Cameron, Briony

Book - 2024

An epic, dazzling tale based on true events illuminates a woman’s rise to power as one of the few purported female pirate captains to sail the Caribbean a...Show more An epic, dazzling tale based on true events illuminates a woman’s rise to power as one of the few purported female pirate captains to sail the Caribbean and a forbidden love story that will shape the course of history in this book with a gorgeous cover that features water. Show less

An epic, dazzling tale based on true events illuminates a woman’s rise to power as one of the few purported female pirate captains to sail the Caribbean a...Show more An epic, dazzling tale based on true events illuminates a woman’s rise to power as one of the few purported female pirate captains to sail the Caribbean and a forbidden love story that will shape the course of history in this book with a gorgeous cover that features water. Show less

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The Romantic Agenda

The Romantic Agenda

by Kann, Claire

Book - 2022

Thirty, flirty, and asexual Joy is secretly in love with her best friend Malcolm. When he unexpectedly announces that he's met the love of his life—and no...Show more Thirty, flirty, and asexual Joy is secretly in love with her best friend Malcolm. When he unexpectedly announces that he's met the love of his life—and no, it's not Joy—she's heartbroken. Malcolm invites her on a weekend getaway at the beach, and Joy decides it’s her last chance to show him exactly what he’s overlooking. Show less

Thirty, flirty, and asexual Joy is secretly in love with her best friend Malcolm. When he unexpectedly announces that he's met the love of his life—and no...Show more Thirty, flirty, and asexual Joy is secretly in love with her best friend Malcolm. When he unexpectedly announces that he's met the love of his life—and no, it's not Joy—she's heartbroken. Malcolm invites her on a weekend getaway at the beach, and Joy decides it’s her last chance to show him exactly what he’s overlooking. Show less

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The Return of Ellie Black

The Return of Ellie Black

A Novel

by Jean, Emiko

Book - 2024

This Popular Pick is a suspenseful mystery thriller. Detective Chelsey Calhoun’s life is turned upside down when she gets the call Ellie Black, a girl who...Show more This Popular Pick is a suspenseful mystery thriller. Detective Chelsey Calhoun’s life is turned upside down when she gets the call Ellie Black, a girl who disappeared years earlier, has resurfaced in the woods of Washington state—but Ellie’s reappearance leaves Chelsey with more questions than answers. Don't tell anyone, but we chose this reccomendation because of the cover! Show less

This Popular Pick is a suspenseful mystery thriller. Detective Chelsey Calhoun’s life is turned upside down when she gets the call Ellie Black, a girl who...Show more This Popular Pick is a suspenseful mystery thriller. Detective Chelsey Calhoun’s life is turned upside down when she gets the call Ellie Black, a girl who disappeared years earlier, has resurfaced in the woods of Washington state—but Ellie’s reappearance leaves Chelsey with more questions than answers. Don't tell anyone, but we chose this reccomendation because of the cover! Show less

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This Could Be Us

This Could Be Us

by Ryan, Kennedy

Book - 2024

Soledad Barnes is the master of planning and disaster recovery, so when betrayal shatters her life, she embraces single motherhood, but then an unlikely, ...Show more Soledad Barnes is the master of planning and disaster recovery, so when betrayal shatters her life, she embraces single motherhood, but then an unlikely, and forbidden, man enters the picture in this heartwarming and uplifting contemporary romance that explores themes of self-love, healing, and the power of second chances, by award-winning novelist Kennedy Ryan. Show less

Soledad Barnes is the master of planning and disaster recovery, so when betrayal shatters her life, she embraces single motherhood, but then an unlikely, ...Show more Soledad Barnes is the master of planning and disaster recovery, so when betrayal shatters her life, she embraces single motherhood, but then an unlikely, and forbidden, man enters the picture in this heartwarming and uplifting contemporary romance that explores themes of self-love, healing, and the power of second chances, by award-winning novelist Kennedy Ryan. Show less

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Binti

Binti

The Complete Trilogy

by Okorafor, Nnedi

Book - 2019

Winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novella, this groundbreaking trilogy introduces us to the story of one extraordinary girl's journey...Show more Winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novella, this groundbreaking trilogy introduces us to the story of one extraordinary girl's journey from her home planet to the distant intergalactic Oomza University in this science fiction horror. Show less

Winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novella, this groundbreaking trilogy introduces us to the story of one extraordinary girl's journey...Show more Winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novella, this groundbreaking trilogy introduces us to the story of one extraordinary girl's journey from her home planet to the distant intergalactic Oomza University in this science fiction horror. Show less

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Beach Read

Beach Read

A Novel

by Henry, Emily

Book - 2020

A romance writer ends up spending the summer in the house next to her university writing program rival in this beachiest of beach reads set at the beach! A romance writer ends up spending the summer in the house next to her university writing program rival in this beachiest of beach reads set at the beach! Show less

A romance writer ends up spending the summer in the house next to her university writing program rival in this beachiest of beach reads set at the beach! A romance writer ends up spending the summer in the house next to her university writing program rival in this beachiest of beach reads set at the beach! Show less

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Tress of the Emerald Sea

Tress of the Emerald Sea

by Sanderson, Brandon

Book - 2023

A whimsical fantasy travelogue, featuring a girl who loves tea cups, a waterless sea, and a dragon. We can guarantee you've never visited the islands of the Emerald Sea before! A whimsical fantasy travelogue, featuring a girl who loves tea cups, a waterless sea, and a dragon. We can guarantee you've never visited the islands of the Emerald Sea before! Show less

A whimsical fantasy travelogue, featuring a girl who loves tea cups, a waterless sea, and a dragon. We can guarantee you've never visited the islands of the Emerald Sea before! A whimsical fantasy travelogue, featuring a girl who loves tea cups, a waterless sea, and a dragon. We can guarantee you've never visited the islands of the Emerald Sea before! Show less

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Prairie Edge

Prairie Edge

A Novel

by Kerr, Conor

Book - 2024

Prairie Edge by Métis/Ukrainian writer Conor Kerr is a frenetic, propulsive crime thriller about cousins planning a capture of a herd of bison from a national park to set them free in downtown Edmonton. Prairie Edge by Métis/Ukrainian writer Conor Kerr is a frenetic, propulsive crime thriller about cousins planning a capture of a herd of bison from a national park to set them free in downtown Edmonton. Show less

Prairie Edge by Métis/Ukrainian writer Conor Kerr is a frenetic, propulsive crime thriller about cousins planning a capture of a herd of bison from a national park to set them free in downtown Edmonton. Prairie Edge by Métis/Ukrainian writer Conor Kerr is a frenetic, propulsive crime thriller about cousins planning a capture of a herd of bison from a national park to set them free in downtown Edmonton. Show less

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Starter Villain

Starter Villain

by Scalzi, John

Book - 2023

Inspired to add this title to the list because we LOVE the cover, this hilarious science fiction 5-star read explores the complicated task of becoming a world-class supervillain. Inspired to add this title to the list because we LOVE the cover, this hilarious science fiction 5-star read explores the complicated task of becoming a world-class supervillain. Show less

Inspired to add this title to the list because we LOVE the cover, this hilarious science fiction 5-star read explores the complicated task of becoming a world-class supervillain. Inspired to add this title to the list because we LOVE the cover, this hilarious science fiction 5-star read explores the complicated task of becoming a world-class supervillain. Show less

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A Year of Last Things

A Year of Last Things

Poems

by Ondaatje, Michael

Book - 2024

A gorgeously surprising poetry collection about memory, history, and the act of looking back. A gorgeously surprising poetry collection about memory, history, and the act of looking back. Show less

A gorgeously surprising poetry collection about memory, history, and the act of looking back. A gorgeously surprising poetry collection about memory, history, and the act of looking back. Show less

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With the Fire on High

With the Fire on High

by Acevedo, Elizabeth

Book - 2019

A dazzling novel about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright. Recipes included. A dazzling novel about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright. Recipes included. Show less

A dazzling novel about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright. Recipes included. A dazzling novel about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright. Recipes included. Show less

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I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together

I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together

A Memoir

by Vellekoop, Maurice

Book - 2024

Meeting at least three of the ARC prompts, including being set in Ontario, this is an astonishing, epic graphic novel memoir by Canadian artist, cartoonist, and illustrator, Maurice Vellekoop, known for his queer cartoons. Meeting at least three of the ARC prompts, including being set in Ontario, this is an astonishing, epic graphic novel memoir by Canadian artist, cartoonist, and illustrator, Maurice Vellekoop, known for his queer cartoons. Show less

Meeting at least three of the ARC prompts, including being set in Ontario, this is an astonishing, epic graphic novel memoir by Canadian artist, cartoonist, and illustrator, Maurice Vellekoop, known for his queer cartoons. Meeting at least three of the ARC prompts, including being set in Ontario, this is an astonishing, epic graphic novel memoir by Canadian artist, cartoonist, and illustrator, Maurice Vellekoop, known for his queer cartoons. Show less

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Ants in My Pants

Ants in My Pants

One Woman's Unexpected Adventures Across Seven Continents

by Perrin, Joyce E.

Book - 2023

Read this book with a green cover, by a local author, and is set in 156 countries! Joyce Perrin shares her fascinating travels on all 7 continents over twenty years. How many of these countries have you visited? Read this book with a green cover, by a local author, and is set in 156 countries! Joyce Perrin shares her fascinating travels on all 7 continents over twenty years. How many of these countries have you visited? Show less

Read this book with a green cover, by a local author, and is set in 156 countries! Joyce Perrin shares her fascinating travels on all 7 continents over twenty years. How many of these countries have you visited? Read this book with a green cover, by a local author, and is set in 156 countries! Joyce Perrin shares her fascinating travels on all 7 continents over twenty years. How many of these countries have you visited? Show less

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The Marrow Thieves

The Marrow Thieves

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2017

In a futuristic Ontario people have lost the ability to dream, and the dreamlessness has led to widespread madness, in this science fiction novel by Métis author Cherie Dimaline. In a futuristic Ontario people have lost the ability to dream, and the dreamlessness has led to widespread madness, in this science fiction novel by Métis author Cherie Dimaline. Show less

In a futuristic Ontario people have lost the ability to dream, and the dreamlessness has led to widespread madness, in this science fiction novel by Métis author Cherie Dimaline. In a futuristic Ontario people have lost the ability to dream, and the dreamlessness has led to widespread madness, in this science fiction novel by Métis author Cherie Dimaline. Show less

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Toothache

Toothache

by Donato, Joseph

Book - 2023

A delicious debut poetry chapbook by local author Joseph Donato, exploring adolescence through the eyes of the mouth. A delicious debut poetry chapbook by local author Joseph Donato, exploring adolescence through the eyes of the mouth. Show less

A delicious debut poetry chapbook by local author Joseph Donato, exploring adolescence through the eyes of the mouth. A delicious debut poetry chapbook by local author Joseph Donato, exploring adolescence through the eyes of the mouth. Show less

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Cold

Cold

A Novel

by Taylor, Drew Hayden

Book - 2024

A tragic plane crash that leaves two women stranded and fighting for their lives kicks off this sweeping and hilarious novel from award-winning Ojibway wr...Show more A tragic plane crash that leaves two women stranded and fighting for their lives kicks off this sweeping and hilarious novel from award-winning Ojibway writer Drew Hayden Taylor that blends thriller, murder mystery, and horror with humour and spectacle, and is conveniently set in Ontario. Show less

A tragic plane crash that leaves two women stranded and fighting for their lives kicks off this sweeping and hilarious novel from award-winning Ojibway wr...Show more A tragic plane crash that leaves two women stranded and fighting for their lives kicks off this sweeping and hilarious novel from award-winning Ojibway writer Drew Hayden Taylor that blends thriller, murder mystery, and horror with humour and spectacle, and is conveniently set in Ontario. Show less

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Dune

Dune

The Graphic Novel. Book 1

by Herbert, Brian

Book - 2020

The definitive graphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert, conveniently set in space. The definitive graphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert, conveniently set in space. Show less

The definitive graphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert, conveniently set in space. The definitive graphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert, conveniently set in space. Show less

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Babel

Babel

Or, The Necessity of Violence : An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution

by Kuang, R. F.

Book - 2022

A book with a map and a historical fantasy epic that grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British Empire. A book with a map and a historical fantasy epic that grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British Empire. Show less

A book with a map and a historical fantasy epic that grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British Empire. A book with a map and a historical fantasy epic that grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British Empire. Show less

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How War Begins

How War Begins

Dispatches From the Ukrainian Invasion

by Igort

Book - 2024

In 2022, Igort, an acclaimed Italian cartoonist, began taking down the testimonies of Ukrainians during the Russian invasion. He turned them into online c...Show more In 2022, Igort, an acclaimed Italian cartoonist, began taking down the testimonies of Ukrainians during the Russian invasion. He turned them into online comics journalism, collected here for the first time in English in this biographical graphic novel. Show less

In 2022, Igort, an acclaimed Italian cartoonist, began taking down the testimonies of Ukrainians during the Russian invasion. He turned them into online c...Show more In 2022, Igort, an acclaimed Italian cartoonist, began taking down the testimonies of Ukrainians during the Russian invasion. He turned them into online comics journalism, collected here for the first time in English in this biographical graphic novel. Show less

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