If you’re feeling a hole in your life after watching the Project Hail Mary movie OR after reading the book by Andy Weir, try out some of the books in this list to tide you over! Below you will find a list of read-alikes for Project Hail Mary. 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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New Horror
If you’re a fan of horror, we recommend you check out the following new horror books. From monsters and dark rituals to cults, ghosts, and vampires, our horror section has something for everybody. 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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Sustainable Living
Are you looking to lead a more eco-friendly life? Take a look at this list of inspirational books that offer inspiring ideas and practical tips to live a more sustainable life. 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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Library Closed for Staff In-Service
The Davenport Public Library will be closed on Thursday, April 23rd for a Staff In-Service day.
This is an opportunity for us to get more training, work on setting goals, and figure out more ways to make Davenport the best library possible. All three buildings will reopen with regular business hours on Friday, April 24th: Main (321 Main Street) 9am to 5:30pm, Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) 9am to 5:30pm, and Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St) 9am to 5:30pm.
Even though our physical locations will be closed, you can still access free digital content for all ages. Your Davenport Public Library card gives you access to free eBooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, movies, and music through Libby, Freegal, TumbleBooks, QC Beats, and Kanopy!
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Young Adult Novels in Verse
If you’re not sure about poetry, I recommend you pick up a novel in verse. These novels may be in an unusual format, but they employ a wide variety of poetic structures that deal with heavy topics such as love, loss, greed, death, etc. Below is a list of young adult novels in verse. 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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