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Selected titles from the Literary Awards Season reading list. The full list of books is available through the catalog.
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Welcome to literary award season

Browse finalists, shortlist candidates, and winners for this year’s literary awards.

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Featured book covers by bestselling authors S.A. Cosby, Wes Browne, and David Heska Wanbli Weiden
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Crime Writers in Conversation with S.A. Cosby, Wes Browne, and David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Book club member of the "Check Meowt Book Club" reads the monthly book while an orange cat sits on their lap.
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Explore book clubs for every reader – From mysteries, to cult classics, to cookbooks, early readers, cat lovers, and more.
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Discover new skills in the Digital Studio — join special workshops and community classes this month.
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