What do you like to read in the fall? I turn to either cozy fall reads or witchy reads. To be fair, some witch reads can be considered cozy, but fiction about witches can also easily be scary. Below I have gathered a list of new witch-themed reads which span a wide variety of genres. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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Gangs, Cartels, and Mafia
John Looney Gang operated in the Quad Cities in the 1920s. Rumors abound that Chicago mob figures also used underground tunnels, safehouses, and remote river roads in the Quad Cities during the 1920s and 1930s to move bootleg whiskey and to lay low. The historic underground scene in the Quad Cities is fascinating, but for those wanting to read about gangs, cartels, and the mafia outside this area, we have written up a list of nonfiction titles below for you to check out.
As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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Extracurricular by Rachel Lynn Solomon
“You’re this incredible, unstoppable force. You realized it was hurting you, and you got out. That’s the exact opposite of failure. I just-l hope you know how in awe of you I am.” – Rachel Lynn Solomon, Extracurricular
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Death Meets Cute by J. Penner
“Love the life you live and destroy those who get in your way.”
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Fiction Books to Read for Hispanic Heritage Month
As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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