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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This book examines domestic violence from all angles and ends on hopeful note.
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A beautifully written, multi-generational family saga about trauma, war, and identity.
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A brilliant graphic-novel update for the Nancy Drew canon. Such fun!!
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This series balances storytelling and worldbuilding with a lovely imagination and resists the expected.
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An empowering, perfectly-plotted fantasy that subverts and defies expectations. A must read.
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A funny, touching look at past and present, history and loss through the eyes of a 12-year-old Persian refugee.
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This novel is essentially political fan-fic but with great writing and a deeply satisfying ending.
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A professional rivalry is the backdrop to a surprisingly poignant exploration of love and grief.
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Beautiful writing: ghosts, a pyramid scheme like Madoff's, and an amazing, imaginary place in Canada.
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I loved the family dynamics in this book and the use of family legends and Hawaiian folklore.
