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Books to Check Out This Week: Stephen King Memoir, Vampire Tale

Consider one of these hidden gems from the Northbrook Public Library.

Are you looking for your next great book? Check out a few of the hidden gems located at the Northbrook Public Library. Call 847-272-2958 or use the online catalog at www.northbrook.info to place a hold today. 

On Writing: A Memoir of a Craft by Stephen King
Stephen King is probably most well known for his horror novels but in this memoir, the bestselling author shares his insights into the craft of writing, offering a breezy, humorous perspective on his own experience as a writer. Funny and accessible, this is a great book for both writers and readers, alike. Memoir

Sunshine by Robin McKinley
Left to die in an abandoned mansion as the prey of a vampire, Sunshine is stunned to find herself unharmed and must come up with a way to save her undead host from the perils of the daylight world.  This seductive tale of supernatural desire is commonly compared to the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and appeals even to those who are not big fans of the undead. Fantasy.

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The End by Salvatore Scibona
Six attendees at a 1953 Ohio carnival find their lives irrevocably changed by a devastating crime in this poetic and intricately written must-read for fans of literary historical fiction. The tale centers on a man whose years of unrelenting labor, paternal devotion, and steadfast faith are shattered by the news that his son has died in a Korean POW camp.  Historical Fiction.

The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier
In The City, an afterlife world inhabited by the recently departed, Marion and Phillip Byrd find themselves falling in love again after decades of marriage, while on Earth, their daughter, Laura, is stranded alone in an Antarctic research station, cut off by extreme weather. This is a simple yet beautifully written tale that examines the question of what happens after death and how it affects the people left behind. Psychological Fiction.

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Definitely Not Mr. Darcy by Karen Doornebos
A fun, whimsical tale about a divorced, Regency Era obsessed woman who auditions for what she thinks is a Jane Austen-inspired TV show, only to find out that it is a reality dating show set in 1812. Fans of modern interpretations of Jane Austen’s classic stories will find a lot to love in this humorous tale. Chick Lit.

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