A Few of Our Favorite Things 2023

Wake County Public Libraries wishes you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year. Our Adult Services Librarians have created our annual gift to you - this list featuring some of our favorite recent books. From novels of all genres to nonfiction and biographies, you are sure to find some books to love among these librarian favorites.
 

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1. Beyond the wand: the magic and mayhem of growing up a wizard

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Author:
Felton, Tom, 1987-
Average Rating:
4.4 stars
Formats:
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Description:
From the magical moments on set as Draco Malfoy to the challenges of growing up in the spotlight, get a backstage pass into Tom Felton's life on and off the big screen. Tom Felton's adolescence was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame in beloved films like The Borrowers catapulted him into the limelight, but nothing could prepare him for what was to come after he landed the iconic role of the Draco Malfoy, the bleached blonde villain of the...

2. A lady's guide to fortune-hunting

Book cover for "A lady's guide to fortune-hunting"
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Author:
Irwin, Sophie
Average Rating:
3.4 stars
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Eva H. Perry Regional - Romance has 2
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Fuquay-Varina Community - Romance
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Leesville Community - Romance
IRWIN
Description:
"A whip-smart debut that follows the adventures of an entirely unconventional heroine who throws herself into the London Season to find a wealthy husband. But the last thing she expects is to find love... Kitty Talbot needs a fortune. Or rather, she needs a husband who has a fortune. Left with her father's massive debts, she has only twelve weeks to save her family from ruin. Kitty has never been one to back down from a challenge, so she leaves home...