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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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Not so pure and simple
Giles, L. R. (Lamar R.), author.
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This book is a hilarious and honest discussion of religion, masculinity, sexuality and friendship.

Weather
Offill, Jenny, 1968- author.
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Beautiful prose about a librarian in Brooklyn. I am not made of stone.

Begin Again : James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own
Glaude, Eddie S.
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This book shows Baldwin as an American prophet, his words as vital as a sunrise.

Tweet cute
Lord, Emma, author.
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An unexpectedly delightful story of mistaken identity, social media feuds, baking and fast food.

Go With the Flow
Schneemann, Karen/ Williams, Lily
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Destigmatizing periods, addressing period poverty and even a few LOLs in one graphic novel!

In a Holidaze
Lauren, Christina
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It's Groundhog Day meets The Family Stone. How can you resist?! Cozy perfection.

The passion economy : the new rules for thriving in the twenty-first century
Davidson, Adam, author.
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An inspirational view of entrepreneurship—today, anyone can launch a niche business!

Red, white & royal blue : a novel
McQuiston, Casey, author.
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I've never laughed with, cried over, or rooted so hard for a couple in my life.

Lovely War
Berry, Julie
Format: PRINTED MATL

A World War I love story as told though the Greek Gods who control them. Moving, thoughtful, fun.

Six of crows
Leigh Bardugo.
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2020 called for escapism and what better escape than an unlikely crew pulling off an impossible heist.