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Book Recommendations

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What is #CPPLReads?

#CPPLReads is the monthly book recommendation newsletter aimed at Gens X, Y, and Z. It replaces the blog, and publishes the 2nd Wednesday of every month. 

Each month, you'll receive two book reviews written by library staff. You'll also find a “Books with Buzz” section featuring trending titles. For book clubs, we include a highlighted reading guide to spark discussion.

Please note: While the book reviews are done by library staff members, all other title suggestions/recommendations are sourced through our Readers' Advisory resources. 

Sounds great! How do I read it?

You can sign up below to have the newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, or you can read the most recent editions by scrolling down.

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Latest Editions

*January 2026

* upcoming issue launches Jan. 14

Previous Editions

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    • January
      My Mother Cursed My Name - What Lies in the Woods 

      February
      How to Solve Your Own Murder - The Third Gilmore Girl 

      March
      How to Age Disgracefully - Nature's Best Hope

      April
      The Last One - The Rom-Commers

      May
      The Game Gods Play - The Abundance of Less 

      June
      The Spellshop - Interabled 

      July
      The Knight and the Moth - The Hummingbirds' Gift 

      August
      I Hope This Finds You Well - Dear Writer 

      September
      If the Shoe Fits The Puzzler 

      October
      Dead Silence The Wishing Game

      November
      Song of a Captive Bird Welcome to Murder Week 

      December
      We Do Not Part - The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers

    • January
      The Thursday Murder Club - Mountains Made of Glass 

      February
      Community Board - When You Find My Body 

      March
      Divine Rivals - Tasting History

      April
      Mother-Daughter Murder Night - Deaf Utopia

      May
      The Maidens and Sure - I'll Join Your Cult 

      June
      ThornhedgeRemember Me? 

      July
      The Ministry of Time - Four Friends 

      August
      The Magic of Ordinary DaysFour Friends 

      September
      The HusbandsWhen Cicadas Cry 

      October
      Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame - We Used to Live Here

      November
      WoeThe Queen of Poisons 

      December
      The Love Elixir of Augusta SternWe'll Prescribe You a Cat

    • August
      Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - Pests

      September
      What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez? - How to Keep House While Drowning

      October
      Fourth Wing - Two Old Broads 

      November
      Varina Palladino's Jersey Italian Love Story - Poet Warrior 

      December
      Remarkably Bright Creatures - Pull up a Chair

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