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. Ink blood sister scribe: a novel

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Author:
Torzs, Emma, 1987-
Average Rating:
4.4 stars
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Cary Regional - Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror has 2
TORZS
Eva H. Perry Regional - Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror
TORZS
Leesville Community - Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror
TORZS
Description:
"Two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family's library of magical books must work together to unravel a deadly secret at the heart of their collection--a tale of familial loyalty and betrayal, and the pursuit of magic and power."--

2. Tress of the emerald sea

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Author:
Sanderson, Brandon
Series:
Secret projects volume 1.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Formats:
Book, OverDrive eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook
Description:
"#1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings us deeper into the Cosmere universe with a rollicking, riveting tale that will appeal to fans of The Princess Bride. The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage...