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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As Rubenhold writes, both Victorian society and the modern day owe these women an apology.
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The magic school experience that 2020 deserved. By turns hopeful and horrific, a great cast and world.
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An ode to the beauty and work of circus life as seen by someone who loves every aspect of it.
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A gut-wrenching account of how Echo shakes off all the things that are holding her back.
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A novel about Latinx culture, love, family and friendship. So much queer rep and queer joy in this book!
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This book is a big, warm, queer hug that gave me exactly what I needed in a tough year.
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Fierce girls taking ownership and taking back their autonomy.
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I loved slipping through time, worlds, tunnels and masquerades in this heady ode to literature and NYC.
