“I heard cats don’t just purr when they’re happy, but they also purr when they’re stressed as a way of self-soothing.”
― Sonora Reyes, The Luis Ortega Survival Club
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The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes
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Women Sleuths
I love a good sleuth, more specifically, I love a good woman sleuth. These iconic independent investigators have been taking over the publishing world for the last couple of years. While they may use a weapon or physical strength to solve crimes, they are more likely to use their expertise in a specific area, their intelligence, or their understanding of humans to figure out the solution. If you’re interested in reading about women sleuths, try any of the titles below. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Some are standalones, while others are part of a series. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood
“… 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.”
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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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The Bookstore Diaries by Susan Mallery
“There’s a person for every book.”
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― Susan Mallery, The Bookstore Diaries