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Join us in our Summer Learning program! Here are some materials suggested by our library staff to start you off. @MenloLibrary #AdReadAv #SummerReadAv #FictionDelights #NonFictionTreats

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The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

by Bender, Aimee

Book - 2010

When Rose Edelstein eats food, she can taste where it came from, and how the people who made it were feeling. This book seems pretty run-of-the-mill magic...Show more When Rose Edelstein eats food, she can taste where it came from, and how the people who made it were feeling. This book seems pretty run-of-the-mill magical realism/contemporary fiction starting out, but it veers into weird, tender, and extraordinary about three-quarters in. Show less

When Rose Edelstein eats food, she can taste where it came from, and how the people who made it were feeling. This book seems pretty run-of-the-mill magic...Show more When Rose Edelstein eats food, she can taste where it came from, and how the people who made it were feeling. This book seems pretty run-of-the-mill magical realism/contemporary fiction starting out, but it veers into weird, tender, and extraordinary about three-quarters in. Show less

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A Discovery of Witches

A Discovery of Witches

A Novel

by Harkness, Deborah

Book - 2011

The author uses her academic expertise in Medieval and Renaissance history to create convincing and beautiful backdrops for her characters. A slightly guilty pleasure. The author uses her academic expertise in Medieval and Renaissance history to create convincing and beautiful backdrops for her characters. A slightly guilty pleasure. Show less

The author uses her academic expertise in Medieval and Renaissance history to create convincing and beautiful backdrops for her characters. A slightly guilty pleasure. The author uses her academic expertise in Medieval and Renaissance history to create convincing and beautiful backdrops for her characters. A slightly guilty pleasure. Show less

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Camp Concentration

Camp Concentration

by Disch, Thomas M.

Book - 1999

This is a fascinating short sci-fi novel from the late sixties that predicts genetic manipulation and the possible down side of the practice. The novel al...Show more This is a fascinating short sci-fi novel from the late sixties that predicts genetic manipulation and the possible down side of the practice. The novel also evokes impressions of what living in an authoritarian state would be like and deals with issues of criminal justice. Show less

This is a fascinating short sci-fi novel from the late sixties that predicts genetic manipulation and the possible down side of the practice. The novel al...Show more This is a fascinating short sci-fi novel from the late sixties that predicts genetic manipulation and the possible down side of the practice. The novel also evokes impressions of what living in an authoritarian state would be like and deals with issues of criminal justice. Show less

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Cherry

Cherry

A Novel

by Walker, Nico

Book - 2018

Cherry shows us everything from the gut-spilling horrors of combat to the sordid mechanics of getting high and is told in a voice as unassumingly spellbinding as Holden Caulfield’s. The reader may flinch but the novel never does. Cherry shows us everything from the gut-spilling horrors of combat to the sordid mechanics of getting high and is told in a voice as unassumingly spellbinding as Holden Caulfield’s. The reader may flinch but the novel never does. Show less

Cherry shows us everything from the gut-spilling horrors of combat to the sordid mechanics of getting high and is told in a voice as unassumingly spellbinding as Holden Caulfield’s. The reader may flinch but the novel never does. Cherry shows us everything from the gut-spilling horrors of combat to the sordid mechanics of getting high and is told in a voice as unassumingly spellbinding as Holden Caulfield’s. The reader may flinch but the novel never does. Show less

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Into the Drowning Deep

Into the Drowning Deep

by Grant, Mira

Book - 2017

This is a suspenseful science horror in the vein of Jurassic Park, as a research ship sets sail to search for mermaids. They find the mermaids, and the mermaids are hungry. This is a suspenseful science horror in the vein of Jurassic Park, as a research ship sets sail to search for mermaids. They find the mermaids, and the mermaids are hungry. Show less

This is a suspenseful science horror in the vein of Jurassic Park, as a research ship sets sail to search for mermaids. They find the mermaids, and the mermaids are hungry. This is a suspenseful science horror in the vein of Jurassic Park, as a research ship sets sail to search for mermaids. They find the mermaids, and the mermaids are hungry. Show less

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Never Cry Wolf

Never Cry Wolf

by Mowat, Farley /

Book - 1963

“When I told Ootek of what I had seen he was not at all surprised, although he seemed to find my surprise rather inexplicable. After all, he pointed out, people do visit other people; so what was odd about wolves visiting other wolves?” “When I told Ootek of what I had seen he was not at all surprised, although he seemed to find my surprise rather inexplicable. After all, he pointed out, people do visit other people; so what was odd about wolves visiting other wolves?” Show less

“When I told Ootek of what I had seen he was not at all surprised, although he seemed to find my surprise rather inexplicable. After all, he pointed out, people do visit other people; so what was odd about wolves visiting other wolves?” “When I told Ootek of what I had seen he was not at all surprised, although he seemed to find my surprise rather inexplicable. After all, he pointed out, people do visit other people; so what was odd about wolves visiting other wolves?” Show less

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The New Jim Crow

The New Jim Crow

Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

by Alexander, Michelle

Book - 2011

This book has great examples of inequality in the criminal justice system. This book has great examples of inequality in the criminal justice system. Show less

This book has great examples of inequality in the criminal justice system. This book has great examples of inequality in the criminal justice system. Show less

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His Majesty's Dragon

His Majesty's Dragon

by Novik, Naomi

Book - 2006

An alternate history that puts dragons in the middle of the Napoleonic Wars. Novik does a great job of showing ways the world is different alongside out g...Show more An alternate history that puts dragons in the middle of the Napoleonic Wars. Novik does a great job of showing ways the world is different alongside out giant, scaly neighbors, while not allowing the historical setting to change so drastically it's no longer recognizable. Show less

An alternate history that puts dragons in the middle of the Napoleonic Wars. Novik does a great job of showing ways the world is different alongside out g...Show more An alternate history that puts dragons in the middle of the Napoleonic Wars. Novik does a great job of showing ways the world is different alongside out giant, scaly neighbors, while not allowing the historical setting to change so drastically it's no longer recognizable. Show less

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My Squirrel Days

My Squirrel Days

by Kemper, Ellie

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

Listen to the audiobook! I laughed out loud with Ellie as she recounted her life stories (so far), from growing up to becoming a star. Listen to the audiobook! I laughed out loud with Ellie as she recounted her life stories (so far), from growing up to becoming a star. Show less

Listen to the audiobook! I laughed out loud with Ellie as she recounted her life stories (so far), from growing up to becoming a star. Listen to the audiobook! I laughed out loud with Ellie as she recounted her life stories (so far), from growing up to becoming a star. Show less

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Unfamiliar Fishes

Unfamiliar Fishes

by Vowell, Sarah

Book - 2011

Sarah Vowell's history writing is consistently intensely interesting, funny, and dismissive of all high horses. Her look at Hawaii's colonial history manages to be at turns personal, witty, and sad. Sarah Vowell's history writing is consistently intensely interesting, funny, and dismissive of all high horses. Her look at Hawaii's colonial history manages to be at turns personal, witty, and sad. Show less

Sarah Vowell's history writing is consistently intensely interesting, funny, and dismissive of all high horses. Her look at Hawaii's colonial history manages to be at turns personal, witty, and sad. Sarah Vowell's history writing is consistently intensely interesting, funny, and dismissive of all high horses. Her look at Hawaii's colonial history manages to be at turns personal, witty, and sad. Show less

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Cannery Row

Cannery Row

by Steinbeck, John

Book - 2002

Recently reread this book (twice) and I love it because it's intelligent, full of heart, and very California. Recently reread this book (twice) and I love it because it's intelligent, full of heart, and very California. Show less

Recently reread this book (twice) and I love it because it's intelligent, full of heart, and very California. Recently reread this book (twice) and I love it because it's intelligent, full of heart, and very California. Show less

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Corelli's Mandolin

Corelli's Mandolin

by De Bernières, Louis

Book - 1994

I enjoyed learning about life on a Greek island during and after World War II and just loved the main characters. I was really rooting for that happy ending. I enjoyed learning about life on a Greek island during and after World War II and just loved the main characters. I was really rooting for that happy ending. Show less

I enjoyed learning about life on a Greek island during and after World War II and just loved the main characters. I was really rooting for that happy ending. I enjoyed learning about life on a Greek island during and after World War II and just loved the main characters. I was really rooting for that happy ending. Show less

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Niagara Falls All Over Again

Niagara Falls All Over Again

by McCracken, Elizabeth

Book - 2001

I read this book over 10 years ago and I *still* think about it and remember the characters. The lifelong, fraught friendship between the two former Vaudevillians (think Laurel & Hardy) was so well-written. I read this book over 10 years ago and I *still* think about it and remember the characters. The lifelong, fraught friendship between the two former Vaudevillians (think Laurel & Hardy) was so well-written. Show less

I read this book over 10 years ago and I *still* think about it and remember the characters. The lifelong, fraught friendship between the two former Vaudevillians (think Laurel & Hardy) was so well-written. I read this book over 10 years ago and I *still* think about it and remember the characters. The lifelong, fraught friendship between the two former Vaudevillians (think Laurel & Hardy) was so well-written. Show less

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The Magicians

The Magicians

A Novel

by Grossman, Lev

Book - 2009

Quentin, a bright but awkward high school student, discovers that magic and a magical land described in a popular series of children's books are both real...Show more Quentin, a bright but awkward high school student, discovers that magic and a magical land described in a popular series of children's books are both real. He learns magic at a real magic school, but finds that magic is not all it's cracked up to be. More violent (physically and emotionally) than the Harry Potter books, and a more cautionary take on what it might be like to be young and magically empowered. There is a dark side to our college-aged protagonists that Grossman brings out, but also the wonder and fumbling nature of early adulthood that works alongside the more fantastical aspects of the story. Show less

Quentin, a bright but awkward high school student, discovers that magic and a magical land described in a popular series of children's books are both real...Show more Quentin, a bright but awkward high school student, discovers that magic and a magical land described in a popular series of children's books are both real. He learns magic at a real magic school, but finds that magic is not all it's cracked up to be. More violent (physically and emotionally) than the Harry Potter books, and a more cautionary take on what it might be like to be young and magically empowered. There is a dark side to our college-aged protagonists that Grossman brings out, but also the wonder and fumbling nature of early adulthood that works alongside the more fantastical aspects of the story. Show less

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All the Light We Cannot See

All the Light We Cannot See

A Novel

by Doerr, Anthony

Book - 2014

The language was incredibly beautiful. The story and characters hang in one's mind. This book is well worth your time. What are you waiting for? The language was incredibly beautiful. The story and characters hang in one's mind. This book is well worth your time. What are you waiting for? Show less

The language was incredibly beautiful. The story and characters hang in one's mind. This book is well worth your time. What are you waiting for? The language was incredibly beautiful. The story and characters hang in one's mind. This book is well worth your time. What are you waiting for? Show less

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Into the Darkest Corner

Into the Darkest Corner

by Haynes, Elizabeth

Book - 2012

An excellent novel about a woman who tries to escape an abusive relationship, and her struggles with OCD as a result of not having control in her life. Wonderfully suspenseful and dark, but also some romance (with a different guy) An excellent novel about a woman who tries to escape an abusive relationship, and her struggles with OCD as a result of not having control in her life. Wonderfully suspenseful and dark, but also some romance (with a different guy) Show less

An excellent novel about a woman who tries to escape an abusive relationship, and her struggles with OCD as a result of not having control in her life. Wonderfully suspenseful and dark, but also some romance (with a different guy) An excellent novel about a woman who tries to escape an abusive relationship, and her struggles with OCD as a result of not having control in her life. Wonderfully suspenseful and dark, but also some romance (with a different guy) Show less

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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

by Traven, B.

Book - 1981

The book behind the landmark film. The timeless story of three American adventurers who hunt for gold in the wild mountains of Mexico, find it, and then a...Show more The book behind the landmark film. The timeless story of three American adventurers who hunt for gold in the wild mountains of Mexico, find it, and then are faced with the terrible task of making it out of the desolate mountains alive. The book is even better than the film in that it goes far deeper into the depths of avarice within the human heart. The author, B. Traven, is a fascinating story in himself, and remains anonymous to this day. It is rumored that he posed as his own literary agent, Hal Croves, on the set of the film production. Five star classic! Show less

The book behind the landmark film. The timeless story of three American adventurers who hunt for gold in the wild mountains of Mexico, find it, and then a...Show more The book behind the landmark film. The timeless story of three American adventurers who hunt for gold in the wild mountains of Mexico, find it, and then are faced with the terrible task of making it out of the desolate mountains alive. The book is even better than the film in that it goes far deeper into the depths of avarice within the human heart. The author, B. Traven, is a fascinating story in himself, and remains anonymous to this day. It is rumored that he posed as his own literary agent, Hal Croves, on the set of the film production. Five star classic! Show less

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The Library Book

The Library Book

by Orlean, Susan

Book - 2018

This is a fascinating book for anyone who loves libraries; but also you end up learning much about things you may not have thought would be so interesting, such as how a building fire "behaves", and much about California history as well. This is a fascinating book for anyone who loves libraries; but also you end up learning much about things you may not have thought would be so interesting, such as how a building fire "behaves", and much about California history as well. Show less

This is a fascinating book for anyone who loves libraries; but also you end up learning much about things you may not have thought would be so interesting, such as how a building fire "behaves", and much about California history as well. This is a fascinating book for anyone who loves libraries; but also you end up learning much about things you may not have thought would be so interesting, such as how a building fire "behaves", and much about California history as well. Show less

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Adulthood Is A Myth

Adulthood Is A Myth

A "Sarah's Scribbles" Collection

by Andersen, Sarah

Graphic Novel - 2016

Funny lighthearted humor with adorable illustrations. Relatable struggles of millennials/artists Funny lighthearted humor with adorable illustrations. Relatable struggles of millennials/artists Show less

Funny lighthearted humor with adorable illustrations. Relatable struggles of millennials/artists Funny lighthearted humor with adorable illustrations. Relatable struggles of millennials/artists Show less

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The Sword of Shannara

The Sword of Shannara

by Brooks, Terry

Book - 1978

There is action, adventure, and fantasy during different quests to save the world that is in a different time than ours, including elves, dwarfs, humans, trolls, and more oh my! There is action, adventure, and fantasy during different quests to save the world that is in a different time than ours, including elves, dwarfs, humans, trolls, and more oh my! Show less

There is action, adventure, and fantasy during different quests to save the world that is in a different time than ours, including elves, dwarfs, humans, trolls, and more oh my! There is action, adventure, and fantasy during different quests to save the world that is in a different time than ours, including elves, dwarfs, humans, trolls, and more oh my! Show less

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So Long, See You Tomorrow

So Long, See You Tomorrow

by Maxwell, William

Book - 1996

Every word in this book is there for a reason. It is a short book, yet the author delivers the image, the feeling, the story in exquisite detail. Such a gem! Every word in this book is there for a reason. It is a short book, yet the author delivers the image, the feeling, the story in exquisite detail. Such a gem! Show less

Every word in this book is there for a reason. It is a short book, yet the author delivers the image, the feeling, the story in exquisite detail. Such a gem! Every word in this book is there for a reason. It is a short book, yet the author delivers the image, the feeling, the story in exquisite detail. Such a gem! Show less

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Bad Blood

Bad Blood

Secrets and Lies in A Silicon Valley Startup

by Carreyrou, John

Book - 2018

Much better than the HBO documentary that came after. This book is interesting on a local level but also as a hopefully cautionary tale. Extremely interesting and scary look at the making of start up and the hope of success. Much better than the HBO documentary that came after. This book is interesting on a local level but also as a hopefully cautionary tale. Extremely interesting and scary look at the making of start up and the hope of success. Show less

Much better than the HBO documentary that came after. This book is interesting on a local level but also as a hopefully cautionary tale. Extremely interesting and scary look at the making of start up and the hope of success. Much better than the HBO documentary that came after. This book is interesting on a local level but also as a hopefully cautionary tale. Extremely interesting and scary look at the making of start up and the hope of success. Show less

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Ready Player One

Ready Player One

A Novel

by Cline, Ernest

Book - 2011

WAY better than the film! It is an adventure filled jaunt throughout 1980's media, fashion, and celebrities. WAY better than the film! It is an adventure filled jaunt throughout 1980's media, fashion, and celebrities. Show less

WAY better than the film! It is an adventure filled jaunt throughout 1980's media, fashion, and celebrities. WAY better than the film! It is an adventure filled jaunt throughout 1980's media, fashion, and celebrities. Show less

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Sapiens

Sapiens

A Brief History of Humankind

by Harari, Yuval N.

Book - 2015

This book neatly summarizes humans' and other homo sapiens' history. Then it continues by analyzing the societies we created. This book neatly summarizes humans' and other homo sapiens' history. Then it continues by analyzing the societies we created. Show less

This book neatly summarizes humans' and other homo sapiens' history. Then it continues by analyzing the societies we created. This book neatly summarizes humans' and other homo sapiens' history. Then it continues by analyzing the societies we created. Show less

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West From Home

West From Home

Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder to Almanzo Wilder, San Francisco, 1915

by Wilder, Laura Ingalls

Book - 1974

Laura Ingalls Wilder visited her daughter Rose in San Francisco during the Panama Pacific Exposition. This is a collection of her letters home describing...Show more Laura Ingalls Wilder visited her daughter Rose in San Francisco during the Panama Pacific Exposition. This is a collection of her letters home describing the San Francisco of the early 1900s. Great for fans of Ingalls' work as well as San Francisco history. Show less

Laura Ingalls Wilder visited her daughter Rose in San Francisco during the Panama Pacific Exposition. This is a collection of her letters home describing...Show more Laura Ingalls Wilder visited her daughter Rose in San Francisco during the Panama Pacific Exposition. This is a collection of her letters home describing the San Francisco of the early 1900s. Great for fans of Ingalls' work as well as San Francisco history. Show less

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