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2020 Staff Favorites: Adult Fiction

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Check out our favorite adult fiction books published in 2020.

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The Book of Longings

The Book of Longings

by Kidd, Sue Monk

Book - 2020

The story of a woman who is confident, strong and incredibly feeling and knowledge seeking and reflective- when she is aware that these are qualities that...Show more The story of a woman who is confident, strong and incredibly feeling and knowledge seeking and reflective- when she is aware that these are qualities that women should not exhibit during this time period. At times she is reactive and impetuous and that makes her more human. This is such a gentle and carefully written book and it is quite extraordinary. Show less

The story of a woman who is confident, strong and incredibly feeling and knowledge seeking and reflective- when she is aware that these are qualities that...Show more The story of a woman who is confident, strong and incredibly feeling and knowledge seeking and reflective- when she is aware that these are qualities that women should not exhibit during this time period. At times she is reactive and impetuous and that makes her more human. This is such a gentle and carefully written book and it is quite extraordinary. Show less

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The City We Became

The City We Became

by Jemisin, N. K.

Book - 2020

What if cities came to life? Not just in a figurative sense but a literal one! What if an interdimensional creature hunted the souls of these cities as they are born and corrupts them, feeds on them! Great modern urban fantasy! What if cities came to life? Not just in a figurative sense but a literal one! What if an interdimensional creature hunted the souls of these cities as they are born and corrupts them, feeds on them! Great modern urban fantasy! Show less

What if cities came to life? Not just in a figurative sense but a literal one! What if an interdimensional creature hunted the souls of these cities as they are born and corrupts them, feeds on them! Great modern urban fantasy! What if cities came to life? Not just in a figurative sense but a literal one! What if an interdimensional creature hunted the souls of these cities as they are born and corrupts them, feeds on them! Great modern urban fantasy! Show less

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Ring Shout

Ring Shout

Or, Hunting Ku Kluxes in the End Times

by Clark, P. Djèlí

Book - 2020

A horror novel about the KKK in 1920s Georgia that manages to be both incredibly thoughtful and a fun monster romp. A horror novel about the KKK in 1920s Georgia that manages to be both incredibly thoughtful and a fun monster romp. Show less

A horror novel about the KKK in 1920s Georgia that manages to be both incredibly thoughtful and a fun monster romp. A horror novel about the KKK in 1920s Georgia that manages to be both incredibly thoughtful and a fun monster romp. Show less

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The Book of Lost Friends

The Book of Lost Friends

A Novel

by Wingate, Lisa

Book - 2020

Amid the gnarled live oaks and run-down plantation homes lies the century-old history of three young women, a long-ago journey, and a hidden book that could change everything. Amid the gnarled live oaks and run-down plantation homes lies the century-old history of three young women, a long-ago journey, and a hidden book that could change everything. Show less

Amid the gnarled live oaks and run-down plantation homes lies the century-old history of three young women, a long-ago journey, and a hidden book that could change everything. Amid the gnarled live oaks and run-down plantation homes lies the century-old history of three young women, a long-ago journey, and a hidden book that could change everything. Show less

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Transcendent Kingdom

Transcendent Kingdom

by Gyasi, Yaa

Book - 2020

An enlightening look at both depression and opioid addiction from the perspective of an underrepresented community. An enlightening look at both depression and opioid addiction from the perspective of an underrepresented community. Show less

An enlightening look at both depression and opioid addiction from the perspective of an underrepresented community. An enlightening look at both depression and opioid addiction from the perspective of an underrepresented community. Show less

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To Sleep in A Sea of Stars

To Sleep in A Sea of Stars

by Paolini, Christopher

Book - 2020

This story takes the reader on an unpredictable adventure. During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira Navárez finds an alien relic. At first delighted, her elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. This story takes the reader on an unpredictable adventure. During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira Navárez finds an alien relic. At first delighted, her elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. Show less

This story takes the reader on an unpredictable adventure. During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira Navárez finds an alien relic. At first delighted, her elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. This story takes the reader on an unpredictable adventure. During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira Navárez finds an alien relic. At first delighted, her elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. Show less

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Weather

Weather

A Novel

by Offill, Jenny

Book - 2020

Lizzy tries to save everyone, using everything she's learned about empathy and despair, conscience and collusion, from her years of wandering the library stacks. Jenny Offill writes with a dark and dry sense of humor. Lizzy tries to save everyone, using everything she's learned about empathy and despair, conscience and collusion, from her years of wandering the library stacks. Jenny Offill writes with a dark and dry sense of humor. Show less

Lizzy tries to save everyone, using everything she's learned about empathy and despair, conscience and collusion, from her years of wandering the library stacks. Jenny Offill writes with a dark and dry sense of humor. Lizzy tries to save everyone, using everything she's learned about empathy and despair, conscience and collusion, from her years of wandering the library stacks. Jenny Offill writes with a dark and dry sense of humor. Show less

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American Demon

American Demon

by Harrison, Kim

Book - 2020

What happens after you've saved the world? Well, if you're Rachel Mariana Morgan, witch-born demon, you quickly discover that something might have gone just a little bit wrong. What happens after you've saved the world? Well, if you're Rachel Mariana Morgan, witch-born demon, you quickly discover that something might have gone just a little bit wrong. Show less

What happens after you've saved the world? Well, if you're Rachel Mariana Morgan, witch-born demon, you quickly discover that something might have gone just a little bit wrong. What happens after you've saved the world? Well, if you're Rachel Mariana Morgan, witch-born demon, you quickly discover that something might have gone just a little bit wrong. Show less

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The Night Watchman

The Night Watchman

A Novel

by Erdrich, Louise

Book - 2020

It is 1953. Thomas Wazhushk is the night watchman at the first factory to open near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. He is also a pr...Show more It is 1953. Thomas Wazhushk is the night watchman at the first factory to open near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. He is also a prominent Chippewa Council member, trying to understand a new Congressional bill that threatens the rights of Native Americans. How can he fight this betrayal? Show less

It is 1953. Thomas Wazhushk is the night watchman at the first factory to open near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. He is also a pr...Show more It is 1953. Thomas Wazhushk is the night watchman at the first factory to open near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. He is also a prominent Chippewa Council member, trying to understand a new Congressional bill that threatens the rights of Native Americans. How can he fight this betrayal? Show less

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Prosper's Demon

Prosper's Demon

by Parker, K. J.

Book - 2020

The unnamed and morally questionable narrator is an exorcist with great follow-through and few doubts. His methods aren't delicate but they're undeniably ...Show more The unnamed and morally questionable narrator is an exorcist with great follow-through and few doubts. His methods aren't delicate but they're undeniably effective: he'll get the demon out--he just doesn't particularly care what happens to the person. Show less

The unnamed and morally questionable narrator is an exorcist with great follow-through and few doubts. His methods aren't delicate but they're undeniably ...Show more The unnamed and morally questionable narrator is an exorcist with great follow-through and few doubts. His methods aren't delicate but they're undeniably effective: he'll get the demon out--he just doesn't particularly care what happens to the person. Show less

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Devolution

Devolution

A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre

by Brooks, Max

Book - 2020

Thought-provoking thriller about the encroachment of humans on nature and our dependence on technology to solve all problems. Thought-provoking thriller about the encroachment of humans on nature and our dependence on technology to solve all problems. Show less

Thought-provoking thriller about the encroachment of humans on nature and our dependence on technology to solve all problems. Thought-provoking thriller about the encroachment of humans on nature and our dependence on technology to solve all problems. Show less

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Mexican Gothic

Mexican Gothic

by Moreno-Garcia, Silvia

Book - 2020

Creepy, mysterious, interesting, a fresh perspective on Mexican history and storytelling. A protagonist like Miss Fisher visits a house like Hill House. Creepy, mysterious, interesting, a fresh perspective on Mexican history and storytelling. A protagonist like Miss Fisher visits a house like Hill House. Show less

Creepy, mysterious, interesting, a fresh perspective on Mexican history and storytelling. A protagonist like Miss Fisher visits a house like Hill House. Creepy, mysterious, interesting, a fresh perspective on Mexican history and storytelling. A protagonist like Miss Fisher visits a house like Hill House. Show less

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The Exiles

The Exiles

A Novel

by Kline, Christina Baker

Book - 2020

A gripping historical fiction novel with unforgettable characters who are sent on a prison ship to remote Australia during the 1840s. The tragedy of the c...Show more A gripping historical fiction novel with unforgettable characters who are sent on a prison ship to remote Australia during the 1840s. The tragedy of the characters' fates will have you dreading to turn the page and see what new horribleness was coming their way. Show less

A gripping historical fiction novel with unforgettable characters who are sent on a prison ship to remote Australia during the 1840s. The tragedy of the c...Show more A gripping historical fiction novel with unforgettable characters who are sent on a prison ship to remote Australia during the 1840s. The tragedy of the characters' fates will have you dreading to turn the page and see what new horribleness was coming their way. Show less

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Butter Honey Pig Bread

Butter Honey Pig Bread

A Novel

by Ekwuyasi, Francesca

Book - 2020

A lush a lyrical tale of choices and their consequences, weaving the stories of twin sisters and their mother. A lush a lyrical tale of choices and their consequences, weaving the stories of twin sisters and their mother. Show less

A lush a lyrical tale of choices and their consequences, weaving the stories of twin sisters and their mother. A lush a lyrical tale of choices and their consequences, weaving the stories of twin sisters and their mother. Show less

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Everywhere to Hide

Everywhere to Hide

by Mitchell, Siri L.

Book - 2020

A woman with a rare condition in which she can't recognize faces ends up witnessing a murder. The killer begins stalking her, but she doesn't know his face, so how does she know who she can trust? A woman with a rare condition in which she can't recognize faces ends up witnessing a murder. The killer begins stalking her, but she doesn't know his face, so how does she know who she can trust? Show less

A woman with a rare condition in which she can't recognize faces ends up witnessing a murder. The killer begins stalking her, but she doesn't know his face, so how does she know who she can trust? A woman with a rare condition in which she can't recognize faces ends up witnessing a murder. The killer begins stalking her, but she doesn't know his face, so how does she know who she can trust? Show less

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A Killing Frost

A Killing Frost

by McGuire, Seanan

Book - 2020

Fun, clever paranormal fantasy that provided a lovely escape. Yay Aeslin mice! Fun, clever paranormal fantasy that provided a lovely escape. Yay Aeslin mice! Show less

Fun, clever paranormal fantasy that provided a lovely escape. Yay Aeslin mice! Fun, clever paranormal fantasy that provided a lovely escape. Yay Aeslin mice! Show less

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The Jane Austen Society

The Jane Austen Society

by Jenner, Natalie

Book - 2020

A delightful English village tale full of references to Jane Austen's books leaves one rooting for these charming characters. A delightful English village tale full of references to Jane Austen's books leaves one rooting for these charming characters. Show less

A delightful English village tale full of references to Jane Austen's books leaves one rooting for these charming characters. A delightful English village tale full of references to Jane Austen's books leaves one rooting for these charming characters. Show less

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The Sowing Season

The Sowing Season

A Novel

by Powner, Katie

Book - 2020

Set in a WA town, this moving book tells the story of a man who's life he has to rejoin after selling the family farm. Can he heal the broken relationship...Show more Set in a WA town, this moving book tells the story of a man who's life he has to rejoin after selling the family farm. Can he heal the broken relationships created from long hours away from home toiling in the fields? And what's that in the pony barn? Show less

Set in a WA town, this moving book tells the story of a man who's life he has to rejoin after selling the family farm. Can he heal the broken relationship...Show more Set in a WA town, this moving book tells the story of a man who's life he has to rejoin after selling the family farm. Can he heal the broken relationships created from long hours away from home toiling in the fields? And what's that in the pony barn? Show less

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The Happy Ever After Playlist

The Happy Ever After Playlist

by Jimenez, Abby

Book - 2020

This feel-good romance deals with grief and depression. As Jason and Sloan begin to fall for each other, past traumas and rising tensions prove that their seemingly perfect match may just go to the dogs. This feel-good romance deals with grief and depression. As Jason and Sloan begin to fall for each other, past traumas and rising tensions prove that their seemingly perfect match may just go to the dogs. Show less

This feel-good romance deals with grief and depression. As Jason and Sloan begin to fall for each other, past traumas and rising tensions prove that their seemingly perfect match may just go to the dogs. This feel-good romance deals with grief and depression. As Jason and Sloan begin to fall for each other, past traumas and rising tensions prove that their seemingly perfect match may just go to the dogs. Show less

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Deception by Gaslight

Deception by Gaslight

A Gilded Gotham Mystery

by Belli, Kate

Book - 2020

Engrossing, easy mystery read with a fun, strong, smart female protagonist with a window into a different social strata, period in history and just a hint of romance. Engrossing, easy mystery read with a fun, strong, smart female protagonist with a window into a different social strata, period in history and just a hint of romance. Show less

Engrossing, easy mystery read with a fun, strong, smart female protagonist with a window into a different social strata, period in history and just a hint of romance. Engrossing, easy mystery read with a fun, strong, smart female protagonist with a window into a different social strata, period in history and just a hint of romance. Show less

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Leonard and Hungry Paul

Leonard and Hungry Paul

A Novel

by Hession, Rónán

Book - 2020

Two social misfits and best friends, Leonard and Paul live quiet lives, like to play Scrabble together, and it is starting to look like they will never mo...Show more Two social misfits and best friends, Leonard and Paul live quiet lives, like to play Scrabble together, and it is starting to look like they will never move out of their parents' houses. Can someone or something help them be more "normal'? Or are ordinary folks the ones that can learn from them? The author is so perceptive, compassionate, and wise. This is a happy, uplifting book. Show less

Two social misfits and best friends, Leonard and Paul live quiet lives, like to play Scrabble together, and it is starting to look like they will never mo...Show more Two social misfits and best friends, Leonard and Paul live quiet lives, like to play Scrabble together, and it is starting to look like they will never move out of their parents' houses. Can someone or something help them be more "normal'? Or are ordinary folks the ones that can learn from them? The author is so perceptive, compassionate, and wise. This is a happy, uplifting book. Show less

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Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

by Cho, Nam-ju

Book - 2020

The runaway bestseller that helped launch Korea's new feminist movement, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 follows one woman's psychic deterioration in the face of rigid misogyny. The runaway bestseller that helped launch Korea's new feminist movement, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 follows one woman's psychic deterioration in the face of rigid misogyny. Show less

The runaway bestseller that helped launch Korea's new feminist movement, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 follows one woman's psychic deterioration in the face of rigid misogyny. The runaway bestseller that helped launch Korea's new feminist movement, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 follows one woman's psychic deterioration in the face of rigid misogyny. Show less

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The Midnight Library

The Midnight Library

by Haig, Matt

Book - 2020

The protagonist figures herself out by looking in different books for "a road not taken" life choice. She must search within herself as she trav...Show more The protagonist figures herself out by looking in different books for "a road not taken" life choice. She must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place. Show less

The protagonist figures herself out by looking in different books for "a road not taken" life choice. She must search within herself as she trav...Show more The protagonist figures herself out by looking in different books for "a road not taken" life choice. She must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place. Show less

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Utopia Avenue

Utopia Avenue

A Novel

by Mitchell, David

Book - 2020

What is art? What is fame? What is music? How can the whole be more than the sum of its parts? Can idealism change the world? How does your youth shape your life? This is the story of Utopia Avenue. Not everyone lives to the end. What is art? What is fame? What is music? How can the whole be more than the sum of its parts? Can idealism change the world? How does your youth shape your life? This is the story of Utopia Avenue. Not everyone lives to the end. Show less

What is art? What is fame? What is music? How can the whole be more than the sum of its parts? Can idealism change the world? How does your youth shape your life? This is the story of Utopia Avenue. Not everyone lives to the end. What is art? What is fame? What is music? How can the whole be more than the sum of its parts? Can idealism change the world? How does your youth shape your life? This is the story of Utopia Avenue. Not everyone lives to the end. Show less

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When No One Is Watching

When No One Is Watching

A Thriller

by Cole, Alyssa

Book - 2020

Sydney Green is Brooklyn born and raised, but her beloved neighborhood seems to change every time she blinks. Condos are sprouting like weeds, FOR SALE signs are popping up overnight, and the neighbors she's known all her life are disappearing. Sydney Green is Brooklyn born and raised, but her beloved neighborhood seems to change every time she blinks. Condos are sprouting like weeds, FOR SALE signs are popping up overnight, and the neighbors she's known all her life are disappearing. Show less

Sydney Green is Brooklyn born and raised, but her beloved neighborhood seems to change every time she blinks. Condos are sprouting like weeds, FOR SALE signs are popping up overnight, and the neighbors she's known all her life are disappearing. Sydney Green is Brooklyn born and raised, but her beloved neighborhood seems to change every time she blinks. Condos are sprouting like weeds, FOR SALE signs are popping up overnight, and the neighbors she's known all her life are disappearing. Show less

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