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The Invisible Library

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Reviewed by Alex
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October 6, 2020

Irene is a Librarian. And if that sounds dull, you don't know the first thing about librarians, and certainly nothing about the Librarians who work for The Library. The Library procures and houses literature from different realities. Normal...

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New Books You May Have Missed

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Reviewed by Alex
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August 11, 2020

In all the Coronavirus chaos over the past few months, staying up-to-date on new books has understandably not made many people's to-do list. And while it's likely you still heard about new releases by heavy-hitters like Patterson, Baldacci, and...

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Just One Damned Thing After Another

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Reviewed by Alex
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June 2, 2020

I only need three words to sell you on this one: Time Traveling Historians.

What's not to love, right?!

But for propriety's sake, here's a general synopsis:

The historians of St. Mary's Institute of Historical Research time travel. But never...

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What Would Your Pet Read?

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Waukee Public Library Staff
Article Date
April 21, 2020

With working-from-home becoming the new-norm, we are all spending more time than usual in the company of our pets—much to their delight, horror, or indifference depending on species and personality.

And maybe we've gone a little crazy not being...

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Our Favorite Podcasts

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Waukee Public Library Staff
Article Date
April 7, 2020

To help you complete the Spring 2020 Adult Reading Challenge—as well as keep you sane during these trying times—we'll be doing several "staff picks" lists with our recommendations for some of the challenge activities.

First up, "Listen to a...

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Iron-Willed & Tea-Powered

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Reviewed by Alex
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March 31, 2020

Pride & Prejudice with vampires, werewolves, and steam-powered airships. 

If your immediate reaction was one of giddy glee or burning curiosity, then Soulless by author Gail Carriger may very well be just the book for you.

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