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If you're on the waiting list for the book, "When No One Is Watching," here is a list of some of the best recent stories featuring gentrification at their core.  

"The Starless Sea" is overflowing with mystery, magic, art, love and myth. It is made up of interwoven tales and scraps of stories that come together in surprising ways. There are owl kings, bees, swords, keys and countless doors. Why not open a door and see where it takes you? 

If you wonder how anyone could follow a man like Jim Jones, these books chillingly and heartbreakingly show how people longing for social and racial justice were deceived into a trap at Jonestown with no way out. 

If you’re a grown-up in search of rich stories with complex characters, big questions and twists, never count YA out! You’ll find sci-fi, historical fiction, true crime and realistic fiction in this grab bag.

This time of year, there is nothing better than delicious warming soups, loaded with a variety of colorful vegetables and served with a slice of hearty bread. Hungry yet? Check out these cookbooks for inspiration!

If you want to travel the world without leaving home or you miss hearing the language of your homeland and want to see a story from there, hop onto OverDrive to check out these selections.

With the weather getting damp and dreary, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a book. If you’re in the mood for some sleuthing, cozy up to these cozy mysteries.

Working from home presents a whole new set of benefits and drawbacks, depending on a person’s life situation. One difficulty may be managing a workload at home if you have ADHD, generally struggle with executive functioning, or have other sensory and brain processing differences like dyslexia and dyscalculia. The Library has resources to help you with this transition. 

If you enjoyed the film, "Parasite" check out these other titles by director Bong Joon Ho.