Foster and the People – Episode 7: Best Books of 2023

Olivia and Audrey wrap up the year by discussing their favorite recent releases!

Check out the staff recommendations page to read about the books that our librarians loved. We look forward to holding monthly book club meetings in 2024 as well– stay tuned for more info!

Let us know what your top new books are below. We’ll give you a shoutout in our next episode!

    Books mentioned in this episode:

    • Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton*
    • The Wager by David Grann
    • Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann†
    • Olive, Mabel, and Me by Andrew Cotter*
    • This is How I Roll by Debbi Michiko Florence
    • The King’s Pleasure by Alison Weir*
    • The Marriage Game by Alison Weir*
    • Enter the Body by Joy McCullough
    • Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith
    • Crown and Scepter by Tracy Borman†
    • Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I by Tracy Borman
    • Hi Honey, I’m Homo! by Matt Baume
    • Spare by Prince Harry
    • Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford
    • Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson
    • System Collapse by Martha Wells
    • Witch King by Martha Wells
    • Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli
    • Penance by Eliza Clark
    • The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez
    • How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen†

    *available at Tyler Free Library

    †available at Foster Public Library

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    Edited by Audrey Dubois. Music: Happy New Year by Benny Andersson. (Yes, the guy from ABBA!)