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Fall Reads

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A selection of fiction and nonfiction titles to usher in the beginning of fall. Selected by TPL staff.

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20 items

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Autumn Light

Autumn Light

Season of Fire and Farewells

by Iyer, Pico

Book - 2019

When his father-in-law dies suddenly, Iyer begins to grapple with the question we all have to live with: how to hold onto the things we love, even though we know that we and they are dying. When his father-in-law dies suddenly, Iyer begins to grapple with the question we all have to live with: how to hold onto the things we love, even though we know that we and they are dying. Show less

When his father-in-law dies suddenly, Iyer begins to grapple with the question we all have to live with: how to hold onto the things we love, even though we know that we and they are dying. When his father-in-law dies suddenly, Iyer begins to grapple with the question we all have to live with: how to hold onto the things we love, even though we know that we and they are dying. Show less

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Claws for Alarm

Claws for Alarm

by Brown, Rita Mae

Book - 2021

Death stalks the Blue Ridge Mountains once again and Mary Minor "Harry" Harristeen, along with her beloved cats, is on the case. Death stalks the Blue Ridge Mountains once again and Mary Minor "Harry" Harristeen, along with her beloved cats, is on the case. Show less

Death stalks the Blue Ridge Mountains once again and Mary Minor "Harry" Harristeen, along with her beloved cats, is on the case. Death stalks the Blue Ridge Mountains once again and Mary Minor "Harry" Harristeen, along with her beloved cats, is on the case. Show less

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Fall Color Hikes

Fall Color Hikes

Washington

by Asars, Tami

Book - 2022

Fall color isn't just for New England leaf peepers; hit these trails in autumn to see that the Evergreen State also explodes with vibrant reds and golds. Fall color isn't just for New England leaf peepers; hit these trails in autumn to see that the Evergreen State also explodes with vibrant reds and golds. Show less

Fall color isn't just for New England leaf peepers; hit these trails in autumn to see that the Evergreen State also explodes with vibrant reds and golds. Fall color isn't just for New England leaf peepers; hit these trails in autumn to see that the Evergreen State also explodes with vibrant reds and golds. Show less

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The Fallen Fruit

The Fallen Fruit

by Madison, Shawntelle

Book - 2024

With only a family Bible and a map marked with the locations of mysterious containers to aid her, a history professor heads to the library, hoping to discover the truth of how a family curse began, and how it might be ended. With only a family Bible and a map marked with the locations of mysterious containers to aid her, a history professor heads to the library, hoping to discover the truth of how a family curse began, and how it might be ended. Show less

With only a family Bible and a map marked with the locations of mysterious containers to aid her, a history professor heads to the library, hoping to discover the truth of how a family curse began, and how it might be ended. With only a family Bible and a map marked with the locations of mysterious containers to aid her, a history professor heads to the library, hoping to discover the truth of how a family curse began, and how it might be ended. Show less

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The Full Moon Coffee Shop

The Full Moon Coffee Shop

by Mochizuki, Mai

Book - 2024

This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and seemingly appears at random to adrift young people at crucial junctions in their lives. It's also run by talking cats. This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and seemingly appears at random to adrift young people at crucial junctions in their lives. It's also run by talking cats. Show less

This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and seemingly appears at random to adrift young people at crucial junctions in their lives. It's also run by talking cats. This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and seemingly appears at random to adrift young people at crucial junctions in their lives. It's also run by talking cats. Show less

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Half Baked Harvest Every Day

Half Baked Harvest Every Day

Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-good Meals

by Gerard, Tieghan

Book - 2022

With a greater emphasis on balancing rich comfort with lighter ways of amping up flavor, Tieghan's signature style takes on a more health-conscious (or healthyish) attitude, such as swapping half of the pasta for a lasagna with zucchini ribbons. With a greater emphasis on balancing rich comfort with lighter ways of amping up flavor, Tieghan's signature style takes on a more health-conscious (or healthyish) attitude, such as swapping half of the pasta for a lasagna with zucchini ribbons. Show less

With a greater emphasis on balancing rich comfort with lighter ways of amping up flavor, Tieghan's signature style takes on a more health-conscious (or healthyish) attitude, such as swapping half of the pasta for a lasagna with zucchini ribbons. With a greater emphasis on balancing rich comfort with lighter ways of amping up flavor, Tieghan's signature style takes on a more health-conscious (or healthyish) attitude, such as swapping half of the pasta for a lasagna with zucchini ribbons. Show less

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Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon

by Hunter, Denise

Book - 2022

Putting their differences aside, an estranged couple search for a suitable guardian as they care for a young girl and manage their friends' apple orchard. Putting their differences aside, an estranged couple search for a suitable guardian as they care for a young girl and manage their friends' apple orchard. Show less

Putting their differences aside, an estranged couple search for a suitable guardian as they care for a young girl and manage their friends' apple orchard. Putting their differences aside, an estranged couple search for a suitable guardian as they care for a young girl and manage their friends' apple orchard. Show less

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The Longest Autumn

The Longest Autumn

by Avery, Amy

Book - 2024

A spellbinding debut fantasy about a human who gets trapped with the god of Autumn, who brings with him life-threatening danger and a forbidden romance. A spellbinding debut fantasy about a human who gets trapped with the god of Autumn, who brings with him life-threatening danger and a forbidden romance. Show less

A spellbinding debut fantasy about a human who gets trapped with the god of Autumn, who brings with him life-threatening danger and a forbidden romance. A spellbinding debut fantasy about a human who gets trapped with the god of Autumn, who brings with him life-threatening danger and a forbidden romance. Show less

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Mooncakes & Milk Bread

Mooncakes & Milk Bread

Sweet & Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries

by Cho, Kristina

Book - 2021

Architect-turned-food blogger Kristina Cho introduces everyone to her unique twists on traditional Chinese baked goods. Architect-turned-food blogger Kristina Cho introduces everyone to her unique twists on traditional Chinese baked goods. Show less

Architect-turned-food blogger Kristina Cho introduces everyone to her unique twists on traditional Chinese baked goods. Architect-turned-food blogger Kristina Cho introduces everyone to her unique twists on traditional Chinese baked goods. Show less

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Firekeeper

Firekeeper

by Lafferty, Catherine

Book - 2024

A teen finds herself on a reserve as her community's firekeeper. But when climate change-induced wildfires threaten her new home, she knows intimately how to fight back. A teen finds herself on a reserve as her community's firekeeper. But when climate change-induced wildfires threaten her new home, she knows intimately how to fight back. Show less

A teen finds herself on a reserve as her community's firekeeper. But when climate change-induced wildfires threaten her new home, she knows intimately how to fight back. A teen finds herself on a reserve as her community's firekeeper. But when climate change-induced wildfires threaten her new home, she knows intimately how to fight back. Show less

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The Great Big Pumpkin Cookbook

The Great Big Pumpkin Cookbook

A Quick and Easy Guide to Making Pancakes, Soups, Breads, Pastas, Cakes, Cookies, and More

by Michalczyk, Maggie

Book - 2020

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Hot Springs

Hot Springs

Photos and Stories of How the World Soaks, Swims, and Slows Down

by Rybus, Greta

Book - 2024

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Making Things

Making Things

Finding Use, Meaning & Satisfaction in Crafting Everyday Objects

by Boyle, Erin

Book - 2024

Easy-to-follow tutorials for over 100 projects. Easy-to-follow tutorials for over 100 projects. Show less

Easy-to-follow tutorials for over 100 projects. Easy-to-follow tutorials for over 100 projects. Show less

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Pumpkin Crafting

Pumpkin Crafting

Decorating Projects and Seasonal Recipes

by Rich, Jen

Book - 2022

Includes more than 100 ideas for carving, painting, and dressing up your pumpkins, from imaginative carving templates to intricate painting designs and colorful accessories. Includes more than 100 ideas for carving, painting, and dressing up your pumpkins, from imaginative carving templates to intricate painting designs and colorful accessories. Show less

Includes more than 100 ideas for carving, painting, and dressing up your pumpkins, from imaginative carving templates to intricate painting designs and colorful accessories. Includes more than 100 ideas for carving, painting, and dressing up your pumpkins, from imaginative carving templates to intricate painting designs and colorful accessories. Show less

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Someone Like Us

Someone Like Us

by Mengestu, Dinaw

Book - 2024

A man must confront not only the unresolved mystery around his father's life and death, but his own troubled memories, and the years spent masking them. A man must confront not only the unresolved mystery around his father's life and death, but his own troubled memories, and the years spent masking them. Show less

A man must confront not only the unresolved mystery around his father's life and death, but his own troubled memories, and the years spent masking them. A man must confront not only the unresolved mystery around his father's life and death, but his own troubled memories, and the years spent masking them. Show less

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Soupology

Soupology

The Art of Soup From Six Simple Broths

by Smith, Drew

Book - 2020

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Still as Bright

Still as Bright

An Illuminating History of the Moon From Antiquity to Tomorrow

by Cokinos, Christopher

Book - 2024

A lyrical journey that spans the human understanding of our closest celestial neighbor, whose multi-faceted appeal has worked on witches, scientists, poets, engineers, and even billionaires. A lyrical journey that spans the human understanding of our closest celestial neighbor, whose multi-faceted appeal has worked on witches, scientists, poets, engineers, and even billionaires. Show less

A lyrical journey that spans the human understanding of our closest celestial neighbor, whose multi-faceted appeal has worked on witches, scientists, poets, engineers, and even billionaires. A lyrical journey that spans the human understanding of our closest celestial neighbor, whose multi-faceted appeal has worked on witches, scientists, poets, engineers, and even billionaires. Show less

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The Verifiers

The Verifiers

by Pek, Jane

Book - 2022

When one of her very first clients turns up dead, Claudia breaks with her company's protocols to investigate what happened, unconvinced by the story everyone else believes. When one of her very first clients turns up dead, Claudia breaks with her company's protocols to investigate what happened, unconvinced by the story everyone else believes. Show less

When one of her very first clients turns up dead, Claudia breaks with her company's protocols to investigate what happened, unconvinced by the story everyone else believes. When one of her very first clients turns up dead, Claudia breaks with her company's protocols to investigate what happened, unconvinced by the story everyone else believes. Show less

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Wild Wonder

Wild Wonder

What Nature Teaches Us About Slowing Down and Living Well

by Proctor, Stephen

Book - 2024

In each of Proctor's 30 brief essays, the landscape cinematographer and visual artist points to some of the deep lessons nature can teach us. In each of Proctor's 30 brief essays, the landscape cinematographer and visual artist points to some of the deep lessons nature can teach us. Show less

In each of Proctor's 30 brief essays, the landscape cinematographer and visual artist points to some of the deep lessons nature can teach us. In each of Proctor's 30 brief essays, the landscape cinematographer and visual artist points to some of the deep lessons nature can teach us. Show less

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The Witchstone

The Witchstone

by Neff, Henry H.

Book - 2024

An unlikely duo work to uncover a secret so profound that what began as a farcical quest to break a curse will eventually threaten the very Lords of Hell. An unlikely duo work to uncover a secret so profound that what began as a farcical quest to break a curse will eventually threaten the very Lords of Hell. Show less

An unlikely duo work to uncover a secret so profound that what began as a farcical quest to break a curse will eventually threaten the very Lords of Hell. An unlikely duo work to uncover a secret so profound that what began as a farcical quest to break a curse will eventually threaten the very Lords of Hell. Show less

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