BKLYN BookMatch: Our Favorite Books from 2020
It was a difficult year, to put it mildly, but at least we had books. In this list, BPL librarians and staff recommend their absolute favorites from 2020, in every genre and age group. Most books were published this year, some were published earlier, and all were a much-appreciated distraction.
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A portrait of the artist as a young woman, yes! It's funny even when it focuses on death, it grapples with grief and creative pursuits and financial hardship, and it is SO romantic. I plan to reread it often.
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A stunning, captivating essay collection about birds and boars, migration and meadows, butterflies and deer and so much more.
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NYC literally comes to life and fights against unseen evil, and isn't that the energy we need now?
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Bite-size, lyrical, delicious stories with titles like “Tim Riggins Would’ve Smoked” and “Girlheart Cake with Glitter Frosting.” I opened this collection every time I needed to counteract the news.
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This book explains how heuristics and private money have led us down the wrong road in education.
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Sad, funny, weird, unexpected: a wild ride! This is also my favorite book cover of 2020.