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THE SATURDAY BEFORE MOTHER'S DAY (MAY 10, 2025) IS O. HENRY PUN OFF DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO WRITTEN BY O. HENRY
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"Texas troubadour, convicted embezzler, and adopted New Yorker William Sidney Porter--better known as O. Henry--was one of the world's great storytellers. A master of cunning plots and a gifted humorist, he is best known today for his beloved tale "The Gift of the Magi." But O. Henry's palette of moods and methods was as expansive as his exuberant imagination. This Library of America volume offers a fresh look at the full range of his literary genius....
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MAY 13 IS ONLINE ROMANCE DAY
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"Newman has made every imaginable dating mistake--so you don't have to. Part guidebook, part personal tell-all, [her book] chronicles [her] funny, real-life dating misadventures and the practical wisdom she gained from them ... Just when you're about to submit to a lifetime at home with a pint of ice cream and TV reruns, Wendy will inspire you to keep stepping out. Learn how to avoid the most common dating mistakes; online-date like a true pro; date...
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MAY 8 IS TIME OF REMEMBRANCE AND RECONCILIATION FOR THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN WWII; RECOMMENDED DUE TO WWII NONFICTION
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The Nazis asked him to swear allegiance to Hitler, betraying his country, his friends, and everything he believed in.
He refused.
Poland, 1939. Professional photographer Wilhelm Brasse is deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau and finds himself in a deadly race to survive, assigned to work as the camp's intake photographer and take "identity pictures" of prisoners as they arrive by the trainload. Brasse soon
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MAY 31 IS AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE NONFICTION
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A veteran insider chronicles the race to develop and perfect the driverless car, sharing insights into how self-driving innovations will create profound changes in commuting, employment, safety, and environmental responsibility.
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MAY 28 IS NATIONAL BRISKET DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO BRISKET NONFICTION
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Grill master Steven Raichlen shares more than 60 foolproof, mouthwatering recipes for preparing the tastiest, most versatile, and most beloved cut of meat in the world—outside on the grill, as well as in the kitchen.
Take brisket to the next level: ’Cue it, grill it, smoke it, braise it, cure it, boil it—even bake it into chocolate chip cookies. Texas barbecued brisket is just the beginning: There’s also Jamaican...
Take brisket to the next level: ’Cue it, grill it, smoke it, braise it, cure it, boil it—even bake it into chocolate chip cookies. Texas barbecued brisket is just the beginning: There’s also Jamaican...
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MAY 24 IS NATIONAL BROTHER'S DAY
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"In 1990, three boys are born, unrelated but intertwined by circumstance: Dayo, Iseul, and Youssef. They are adopted as infants and live in a shared bedroom perched atop a mosque in one of Staten Island's most diverse and precarious neighborhoods, Coolidge. The three boys are an inseparable if conspicuous trio: Dayo is of Nigerian origin, Iseul is Korean, and Youssef indeterminately Middle Eastern. Nevertheless, Youssef is keeping a secret: he sees...
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MAY 1 IS MOTHER GOOSE DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO FAIRY TALES FOR ADULTS
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A collection of reimagined classic fairy tales, and African and African American folktales that bring to life past, present, and future visions of Black culture.
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MAY 7 IS NATIONAL BARRIER AWARENESS DAY
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"Although progress has been made around equality for marginalized groups defined by race, gender, sexual orientation and others - most organizations' Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts do not include people with disabilities. Although 90% of organizations claim to prioritize diversity, only 4% consider disability in DE&I initiatives. Yet people with disabilities make up 15% of the population - about 1 billion people worldwide. They are...
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MAY 26, 2025 IS MEMORIAL DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO AMERICAN SOLDIER NONFICTION
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"... tells the stories of six courageous Japanese American soldiers from the Pacific Northwest who volunteered to fight in the combined 442nd Regimental Combat Team with the 100th Infantry Battalion during World War II."--Provided by publisher.
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MAY 17 IS NATIONAL MUSHROOM HUNTING DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO MUSHROOM HUNTING NONFICTION
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"This is the book for anyone who walks in the woods and would like to learn how to identify just the 29 edible mushrooms they're likely to come across. With Frank Hyman's expert advice and easy-to-follow guidelines, readers will be confident in identifying which mushrooms they can safely eat and which ones they should definitely avoid"--
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MAY 10 IS SMALL BUSINESS DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO SMALL BUSINESS NONFICTION
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Thisbook is for current and aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as managers and other critical small business employees, who want practical and comprehensive guidance on business laws--without paying a lot in legal fees. The book helps owners and managers successfully begin and run a small business, covering topics like raising start-up money, protecting personal assets, negotiating leases and contracts, and more.
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MAY 26 IS WORLD DRACULA DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO DRACULA NONFICTION
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"Lugosi, the tragic life story of one of horror's most iconic film stars, tells of a young Hungarian activist forced to flee his homeland after the failed Communist revolution in 1919. Reinventing himself in the U.S., first on stage and then in movies, he landed the unforgettable role of Count Dracula in what would become a series of classic feature films. From that point forward, Lugosi's stardom would be assured...but with international fame came...
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MAY 19 IS PLANT SOMETHING DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO PLANT NONFICTION
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"Decades of research document plants' impressive abilities: they communicate with one another, manipulate other species, and move in sophisticated ways. Lesser known, however, is the new evidence that plants may actually be sentient. Although plants may not have brains, their microscopic commerce exposes a system not unlike the neuronal networks running through our own bodies. They can learn and remember, possessing an intelligence that allows them...
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MAY 27 IS NATIONAL SUNSCREEN DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO SKIN-CARE NONFICTION
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"Whether you are a skincare pro or overwhelmed by information, [the book] is packed with all the latest skincare recommendations"--
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MAY 13 IS INTERNATIONAL HUMMUS DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO HUMMUS NONFICTION
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"The Tahini Table reveals tahini as a versatile, healthy, and delicious addition to any kitchen, with more than 100 recipes for snacks, dinners, desserts, and more"--
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MAY 28 IS NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO HAMBURGER GUIDE
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What is the ultimate burger? Ask that question and you will ignite an enthusiastic debate about meats, cooking methods, degree of doneness, bun types, condiments, toppings, and accompaniments. The Ultimate Burger has the best answer to all of these questions: The ultimate burger is what you want it to be. And America's Test Kitchen shows you how to get there.
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MAY 18 IS ARMED FORCES DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO ARMED FORCES NONFICTION
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"American Indians have served in our nation's military since colonial times. Throughout Indian Country, servicemen and women are some of the most honored members of their communities. Charged by Congress with creating a memorial on its grounds, the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) will dedicate the National Native American Veterans Memorial in fall 2020 to give all Americans the opportunity "to learn of the proud and courageous tradition...