“… you are all you need. You’re not the sidekick, or the lesser sister or the back-up or the girlfriend forever revolving around what other people want from you. You’re the leading lady.”
― Kirsty Greenwood, Romantic Hero
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Davenport Public Library’s Reference Blog
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Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood
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Queer Cozy Mysteries
When I’m looking for a relaxing mystery read, I turn toward cozy mysteries. These mysteries do not have gratuitous sex or violence (the murders happen off the page). One of my favorite types of cozy mysteries are queer cozy mysteries that feature an LGBTQ cast of characters. 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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Landing in Place: A Graphic Novel written by Sherine Hamdy and illustrated by Myra El Mir
An Egyptian American girl struggles with her family, friends, college, and politics in Landing in Place: A Graphic Novel written by Sherine Hamdy and illustrated by Myra El Mir. If you’re looking for a graphic novel that reads like a well-written biography, try this book!
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New Fitness Books
If you’re looking for a new way to move your body or are looking to expand what you are already doing, try any of the following new fitness nonfiction titles! 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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The Bookstore Diaries by Susan Mallery
“There’s a person for every book.”
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― Susan Mallery, The Bookstore Diaries