MMPL Staff picks mid-summer 2023 | Mississippi Mills Public Library

Age of Vice

by Kapoor, Deepti

Book - 2023

Christine's pick! "I am fascinated with India and this crime thriller took me into the underbelly of India. It’s a fast-paced, gritty story about a y...Show more Christine's pick! "I am fascinated with India and this crime thriller took me into the underbelly of India. It’s a fast-paced, gritty story about a young man from a small village finding himself working for a wealthy, Indian mobster family. The perfect summer page turner, and there are a lot of pages!" Show less

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The Long Way To A Small Angry Planet

by Chambers, Becky

Book - 2015

Meaghan's pick! "I'm currently reading/listening to this title. I haven't finished it yet - but so far the characters and the setting are really in...Show more Meaghan's pick! "I'm currently reading/listening to this title. I haven't finished it yet - but so far the characters and the setting are really interesting and compelling! I'm not a huge science-fiction reader, and I've found this book to be very accessible. I'm excited to find out what happens to the crew of the Wayfarer." (Note: four books in this great series) Show less

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The Getaway

by March, Emily

Book - 2023

Brenda's pick! "All about the challenges of family life. I'm looking forward to her next book!" Brenda's pick! "All about the challenges of family life. I'm looking forward to her next book!" Show less

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A Year Of Marvellous Ways

by Winman, Sarah

Book - 2015

Jill's pick! "Loved it. Nearly as good as Sarah Winman's Still Life. Read them both. Life-affirming, inspiring and about the magic in everyday life, the pull of the sea, some big questions" Jill's pick! "Loved it. Nearly as good as Sarah Winman's Still Life. Read them both. Life-affirming, inspiring and about the magic in everyday life, the pull of the sea, some big questions" Show less

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Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

A Novel

by Sutanto, Jesse Q.

Book - 2023

Berta's pick! "A funny mystery with Thursday Murder Club vibes. Easy summer reading." Berta's pick! "A funny mystery with Thursday Murder Club vibes. Easy summer reading." Show less

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Lady Tan's Circle of Women

by See, Lisa

Book - 2023

Sheila's pick! "Fiction about a remarkable woman in the Ming Dynasty. It is about women's friendships and women helping women and finding their stren...Show more Sheila's pick! "Fiction about a remarkable woman in the Ming Dynasty. It is about women's friendships and women helping women and finding their strengths. Spoiler alert there is a lot about women having their feet bound (not for the squeamish). Beautifully written." Show less

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Is There Bacon in Heaven?

A Memoir

by Hassan, Ali

Book - 2022

Berta's pick! "Very funny, vey easy to read biography of being a cultural Muslim in Canada. Another summer read!" Berta's pick! "Very funny, vey easy to read biography of being a cultural Muslim in Canada. Another summer read!" Show less

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Yellowface

by Kuang, R. F.

Book - 2023

Jill's pick! "About (some) authors' secret nasty thoughts, about the publishing & promotion industries, about cultural appropriation and interest...Show more Jill's pick! "About (some) authors' secret nasty thoughts, about the publishing & promotion industries, about cultural appropriation and interesting points of view. A funny story and writing style, but one that kept me reading & contemplating." Show less

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Let's Make Ramen!

A Comic Book Cookbook

by Amano, Hugh

Book - 2019

Berta's pick! "Fun and instructive, this book is a hybrid between a cookbook and a graphic novel. It introduces ramen's history and contains more tha...Show more Berta's pick! "Fun and instructive, this book is a hybrid between a cookbook and a graphic novel. It introduces ramen's history and contains more than 40 recipes with all the info you need to prepare the perfect ramen at home, including different types of stocks, sauces, noodles, condiments and sides. I loved it!" Show less

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The Librarianist

by deWitt, Patrick

Book - 2023

Jill's pick! "Bob Comet is a retired librarian, who faces surprises, thrills and mystery amidst a bunch of wonderful characters. Very funny book, fabulous, fabulous characters and dialogue, and setting." Jill's pick! "Bob Comet is a retired librarian, who faces surprises, thrills and mystery amidst a bunch of wonderful characters. Very funny book, fabulous, fabulous characters and dialogue, and setting." Show less