“I go to sleep feeling happy in the bone-deep way that comes from doing nothing with the people who are everything.”
― Laura Marie Meyers, The MASH Up
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The MASH Up by Laura Marie Meyers
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Books Set in Maine
What publishing trend have you noticed lately? I have been seeing an increase in titles that take place in Main. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers. All of these titles were published in 2026 and are either standalone or first in series. There are many other books set in Maine that have been published recently in 2026 (and in previous years). If you’re looking for more suggestions, talk to library staff!
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Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
“Everyone loves a particular version of you, and when that person is gone, that version goes with them.”
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September 2026 Book Club Picks
It’s a new month which means that Jenna Bush Hager and Reese Witherspoon have picked new books for their book clubs! Reminder that if you join Bestsellers Club, you can choose to have their selections automatically put on hold for you.
Bestsellers Club is a service that automatically places you on hold for authors, celebrity picks, nonfiction picks, and fiction picks. Choose any author, celebrity pick, fiction pick, and/or nonfiction pick and The Library will put the latest title on hold for you automatically. Select as many as you want!
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New Debut Novels
Debut novels are one of my favorite reads. Debut novels feel like an introduction to a new friend. Reading about a new-to-me world and seeing all the hard work that these authors put into their debut novels is such a joy. Below is a list of new debut novels owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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