EPL Picks: August Staff Summer Reads

by Ferguson, Jenny

Book - 2022

“It was a very summery and ice cream filled read perfect for a sunny afternoon” – Stanley A. Milner staff “It was a very summery and ice cream filled read perfect for a sunny afternoon” – Stanley A. Milner staff Show less

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Elsewhere

Stories

by Yan, Ge

Book - 2023

“I’m currently reading Elsewhere by Yan Ge and loving it too. It may be a rival for my favourite summer read!” – Stanley A. Milner staff “I’m currently reading Elsewhere by Yan Ge and loving it too. It may be a rival for my favourite summer read!” – Stanley A. Milner staff Show less

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The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires

by Hendrix, Grady

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

“I haven’t finished it yet, but Grady Hendrix’s The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires is shaping up nicely. It's funny, creepy, and insightfu...Show more “I haven’t finished it yet, but Grady Hendrix’s The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires is shaping up nicely. It's funny, creepy, and insightful, all at once. And tons of great 80s/90s references. And vampires (apparently, although I haven't gotten to them yet).” - Lois Hole staff Show less

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The Seven Sisters

A Novel

by Riley, Lucinda

Book - 2015

“I am almost finished a series that was recommended to me as something I had to absolutely read because it was so good. It is the Seven Sisters by Lucind...Show more “I am almost finished a series that was recommended to me as something I had to absolutely read because it was so good. It is the Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley. While it was fine, I did not love it and it made me wonder why it was recommended so strongly” – Meadows staff Show less

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Cloud Cuckoo Land

A Novel

by Doerr, Anthony

Book - 2021

“It is such a thought-provoking book and stayed with me long after I turned the last page!” – Whitemud Crossing staff “It is such a thought-provoking book and stayed with me long after I turned the last page!” – Whitemud Crossing staff Show less

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Migrations

by McConaghy, Charlotte

Book - 2020

“It is the story of Franny Stone, a wanderer who is following the Arctic terns as they migrate from Greenland to South America and also unravels the mystery of Franny Stone's past.” – Meadows staff “It is the story of Franny Stone, a wanderer who is following the Arctic terns as they migrate from Greenland to South America and also unravels the mystery of Franny Stone's past.” – Meadows staff Show less

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Rouge

A Novel

by Awad, Mona

Book - 2023

“I love books that devolve into total fever dreams where you never really know what is “real”. Like [Awad’s] previous novel Bunny, this one is exactly tha...Show more “I love books that devolve into total fever dreams where you never really know what is “real”. Like [Awad’s] previous novel Bunny, this one is exactly that, a total spiral into a strange beauty cult group and a toxic mother daughter relationship. I can’t get enough and never want it to end” – Mill Woods staff Show less

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Little Weirds

by Slate, Jenny

Book - 2019

“I’m embracing what I’ve been calling the ‘weird reads’ and was excited to find that Jenny Slate (of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On) has written a novel. I’m excited to dig into it!” – Idylwylde staff “I’m embracing what I’ve been calling the ‘weird reads’ and was excited to find that Jenny Slate (of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On) has written a novel. I’m excited to dig into it!” – Idylwylde staff Show less

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The Alphabet House

A Novel

by Adler-Olsen, Jussi

Book - 2015

"It’s a historical fiction novel taking place during the last years of WWII and afterwards. The protagonists, caught behind enemy lines, board a Nazi...Show more "It’s a historical fiction novel taking place during the last years of WWII and afterwards. The protagonists, caught behind enemy lines, board a Nazi train taking wounded back home for treatment. The two men take the identities of two Nazi officers in a train car, not realizing the soldiers they were impersonating were on their way to an asylum for the mentally ill. What follows is years of pretending to be insane German soldiers in this hospital, trying to find ways to escape without being caught, and realizing that they might not be the only ones pretending to be something they are not." - Highlands staff Show less

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I Must Betray You

by Sepetys, Ruta

Book - 2022

"This fictional coming-of-age story is one that takes place during the repressive communist dictatorship and citizen-spy network of Nicolae Ceausescu...Show more "This fictional coming-of-age story is one that takes place during the repressive communist dictatorship and citizen-spy network of Nicolae Ceausescu in Romania, 1989. I’ve never read anything about this time period in Romania, so it was fascinating to experience this slice of history through the eyes of protagonist, 17-year-old Cristian, who risks everything to fight for the revolution." - Highlands staff Show less

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Once Persuaded, Twice Shy

A Modern Reimagining of Persuasion

by Edwards, Melodie

Book - 2024

“A modern reimagining of Jane Austen's Persuasion, the novel gives us an Anne Elliott who is the director of a theatre festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake who...Show more “A modern reimagining of Jane Austen's Persuasion, the novel gives us an Anne Elliott who is the director of a theatre festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake who is thrown for a loop when Ben Wentworth comes to town, eight years after the break up she never really got over. Fans of the original novel and those who love contemporary rom coms will find plenty to enjoy here with a charming second chance romance set in a cozy Canadian small town full of quirky townsfolk (and one vindictive Canada goose).” – Collection Management and Access staff Show less

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Big Mall

Shopping for Meaning

by Black, Kate

Downloadable Audiobook - 2024

“The author grew up in St. Albert and her writing focuses extensively on West Edmonton Mall, so it's a great read if you've ever been fascinated by the history of WEM, or of shopping malls in general.” – Collection Management and Access staff “The author grew up in St. Albert and her writing focuses extensively on West Edmonton Mall, so it's a great read if you've ever been fascinated by the history of WEM, or of shopping malls in general.” – Collection Management and Access staff Show less

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Kingyo Used Books

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by Yoshizaki, Seimu

Book - 2010

“One of my favourite (perhaps a little dated now) manga series is Kingyo Used Books. It features a used manga shop and connecting customers with the right book at the right time.” – Stanley A. Milner staff “One of my favourite (perhaps a little dated now) manga series is Kingyo Used Books. It features a used manga shop and connecting customers with the right book at the right time.” – Stanley A. Milner staff Show less

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Come and Get It

A Novel

by Reid, Kiley

Book - 2024

“I love Kiley Reid’s last book too, her writing is so skillful as she captures these subtle issues around race, class, and other cultural dynamics very sh...Show more “I love Kiley Reid’s last book too, her writing is so skillful as she captures these subtle issues around race, class, and other cultural dynamics very sharply in an incredibly personal way. This one explores dorm life in a southern US university through the perspective of several characters. The tension is building and I can’t wait to see if something explosive is going to take place…” – Mill Woods staff Show less

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Station Eleven

A Novel

by Mandel, Emily St. John

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"I had been meaning to read Station Eleven for years and am kicking myself for not reading it sooner. At face value, this is a post-apocalyptic novel...Show more "I had been meaning to read Station Eleven for years and am kicking myself for not reading it sooner. At face value, this is a post-apocalyptic novel following several characters in a world devastated by a mutated flu that kills 99.6% of the global human population. The story moves back and forth through time, giving glimpses of the before and after, and weaves a story in which the survivors figure out what it means to be human in this new world. " - Highlands staff Show less

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The Hidden Oracle

by Riordan, Rick

Book - 2016

“I love the monster-of-the-chapter pace and how it tickles my brain to remember all of those Greek Mythology books I devoured in elementary.” – Collection Management and Access staff “I love the monster-of-the-chapter pace and how it tickles my brain to remember all of those Greek Mythology books I devoured in elementary.” – Collection Management and Access staff Show less

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Not That Kind of Ever After

A Novel

by Adams, Luci

Downloadable Audiobook - 2023

“Not That Kind of Ever After was not what I was expecting at all. It was a wild ride, that's for sure. I was not expecting it to be so real but also so ab...Show more “Not That Kind of Ever After was not what I was expecting at all. It was a wild ride, that's for sure. I was not expecting it to be so real but also so absurd. I thought it would be more fluffy but the MC was definitely like an Amy Schumer character as in kind of a trainwreck, but a loveable trainwreck.” – Collection Management and Access staff Show less

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Love at First Book

by McKinlay, Jenn

Book - 2024

“Love at First Book was so good and real. There are definitely themes of abuse and terminal illness, but the author treated those themes with respect and ...Show more “Love at First Book was so good and real. There are definitely themes of abuse and terminal illness, but the author treated those themes with respect and created well-rounded characters because of them. The romance was really really good with the ML being a grumpy Irish bookshop owner in a small Irish village whose mom is a famous novelist, and oh, her being a novelist is definitely a stressor on their mother-son relationship, but I won't give too many spoilers._ - Collection Management and Access staff Show less

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The Reappearance of Rachel Price

by Jackson, Holly

Book - 2024

“As soon as I see Holly Jackson, I place a hold. She's really good at creating unreliable narrators which then lead to great plot twists. She also is the ...Show more “As soon as I see Holly Jackson, I place a hold. She's really good at creating unreliable narrators which then lead to great plot twists. She also is the queen at frustrating her female readers with the unfairness of the world.” – Collection Management and Access staff Show less

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The September House

by Orlando, Carissa

Book - 2023

"This debut novel was a nominee for the 2023 Goodreads Reader’s Choice awards in the horror genre. Honestly, at first, I wasn’t sure I liked it as th...Show more "This debut novel was a nominee for the 2023 Goodreads Reader’s Choice awards in the horror genre. Honestly, at first, I wasn’t sure I liked it as the characters were all so unlikeable and the story seemed so predictable. As I read on, I realized that so much was unsaid, and the main character was an unreliable narrator. As the story unfolded, the story took several twists which surprised me and had me second guessing what I thought was going on. All in all, an enjoyable debut novel." - Highlands staff Show less

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Nora Goes Off Script

by Monaghan, Annabel

Book - 2022

“A romance for a 40ish year old mom? Relatable. (because I totally relate to the experience of meeting and having a relationship with a movie star. ) It'...Show more “A romance for a 40ish year old mom? Relatable. (because I totally relate to the experience of meeting and having a relationship with a movie star. ) It's summer, so I'm looking for likeable characters and a couple I can root for, and this delivered both.” – Whitemud Crossing staff Show less

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Romantic Comedy

A Novel

by Sittenfeld, Curtis

Book - 2023

“There's something so delicious about fictionalized famous people in novels - an intimate (sometimes very intimate) peek behind the curtain. “ – Mill Woods staff “There's something so delicious about fictionalized famous people in novels - an intimate (sometimes very intimate) peek behind the curtain. “ – Mill Woods staff Show less

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The Royals Next Door

by Halle, Karina

Book - 2021

“A great fictional reimagining of Harry and Megan moving to BC (sort of)...” – Whitemud Crossing staff “A great fictional reimagining of Harry and Megan moving to BC (sort of)...” – Whitemud Crossing staff Show less

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Funny You Should Ask

A Novel

by Sussman, Elissa

Book - 2022

“[The romance is between] an actor and a writer, so it's not a famous/totally non-famous dynamic, but it gets at the same private/public elements (and mad...Show more “[The romance is between] an actor and a writer, so it's not a famous/totally non-famous dynamic, but it gets at the same private/public elements (and made me wonder if I could date a famous person) (not that that's come up in real life).” – Whitemud Crossing staff Show less

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Meet the Benedettos

A Novel

by Cotugno, Katie

Book - 2023

“I'm not a big romance reader typically, but enjoy the occasional one to lighten up my mood after a few darker reads in a row. I just finished Meet the Be...Show more “I'm not a big romance reader typically, but enjoy the occasional one to lighten up my mood after a few darker reads in a row. I just finished Meet the Benedettos and loved it. Such a quick juicy read in that it's a reimagining of Pride and Prejudice with a Kardashian-type spin.” – Mill Woods staff Show less

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