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Crossing to Safety [GRPL Book Club]

by Stegner, Wallace

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Join us for our monthly book club to discuss "Crossing to Safety" by Wallace Stegner on Saturday, January 11, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at the Main Library. Looking for more books that explore the relationships of couples, friends, and families, have a strong sense of place, and engaging characters who grow and change over long timelines? Check out these similar reads!

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Tin Man

Tin Man

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by Winman, Sarah

Book - 2018 2017

A not-quite-love-story, about two childhood best friends and their complicated relationship. "Tin Man" moves back and forth in time, beginning i...Show more A not-quite-love-story, about two childhood best friends and their complicated relationship. "Tin Man" moves back and forth in time, beginning in the present and dipping into the past, circling in on the question of how Michael and Ellis came to be where the book begins. Show less

A not-quite-love-story, about two childhood best friends and their complicated relationship. "Tin Man" moves back and forth in time, beginning i...Show more A not-quite-love-story, about two childhood best friends and their complicated relationship. "Tin Man" moves back and forth in time, beginning in the present and dipping into the past, circling in on the question of how Michael and Ellis came to be where the book begins. Show less

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One Day

One Day

[a Novel]

by Nicholls, David

Book - 2010

A love story told over the course of twenty years, one day at a time. Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley first met on July 15th, 1988 - and they meet up on the same date every year thereafter, starcrossed even as they remain drawn to one another. A love story told over the course of twenty years, one day at a time. Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley first met on July 15th, 1988 - and they meet up on the same date every year thereafter, starcrossed even as they remain drawn to one another. Show less

A love story told over the course of twenty years, one day at a time. Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley first met on July 15th, 1988 - and they meet up on the same date every year thereafter, starcrossed even as they remain drawn to one another. A love story told over the course of twenty years, one day at a time. Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley first met on July 15th, 1988 - and they meet up on the same date every year thereafter, starcrossed even as they remain drawn to one another. Show less

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Middlesex

Middlesex

by Eugenides, Jeffrey

Book - 2002

"I love family sagas, and this is my all-time favorite of the genre. Hilarious and emotional, with finely wrought characters." - Hannah M. "I love family sagas, and this is my all-time favorite of the genre. Hilarious and emotional, with finely wrought characters." - Hannah M. Show less

"I love family sagas, and this is my all-time favorite of the genre. Hilarious and emotional, with finely wrought characters." - Hannah M. "I love family sagas, and this is my all-time favorite of the genre. Hilarious and emotional, with finely wrought characters." - Hannah M. Show less

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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

A Novel

by Chabon, Michael

Book - 2000

"It's a sprawling story set in 1939 New York about love - romantic, artistic, platonic - while introducing the exciting and subversive world of the early comic book industry." - Monica W. "It's a sprawling story set in 1939 New York about love - romantic, artistic, platonic - while introducing the exciting and subversive world of the early comic book industry." - Monica W. Show less

"It's a sprawling story set in 1939 New York about love - romantic, artistic, platonic - while introducing the exciting and subversive world of the early comic book industry." - Monica W. "It's a sprawling story set in 1939 New York about love - romantic, artistic, platonic - while introducing the exciting and subversive world of the early comic book industry." - Monica W. Show less

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Olive Kitteridge

Olive Kitteridge

by Strout, Elizabeth

Book - 2008

"Anecdotes about the inhabitants of Crosby, Maine. Slice of life, colorful characters, wonderful writing!" - Hannah M. "Anecdotes about the inhabitants of Crosby, Maine. Slice of life, colorful characters, wonderful writing!" - Hannah M. Show less

"Anecdotes about the inhabitants of Crosby, Maine. Slice of life, colorful characters, wonderful writing!" - Hannah M. "Anecdotes about the inhabitants of Crosby, Maine. Slice of life, colorful characters, wonderful writing!" - Hannah M. Show less

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The Marriage of Opposites

The Marriage of Opposites

[a Novel]

by Hoffman, Alice

Book - 2015

A forbidden romance set in the early 1800s, "The Marriage of Opposites" follows Rachel, who is unhappily married to a much older widower, but fa...Show more A forbidden romance set in the early 1800s, "The Marriage of Opposites" follows Rachel, who is unhappily married to a much older widower, but falls in love with his younger, more handsome nephew. This novel has a lush, gorgeous historical setting, and is based loosely on the parents of Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. Show less

A forbidden romance set in the early 1800s, "The Marriage of Opposites" follows Rachel, who is unhappily married to a much older widower, but fa...Show more A forbidden romance set in the early 1800s, "The Marriage of Opposites" follows Rachel, who is unhappily married to a much older widower, but falls in love with his younger, more handsome nephew. This novel has a lush, gorgeous historical setting, and is based loosely on the parents of Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. Show less

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Empire Falls

Empire Falls

by Russo, Richard

Book - 2001

Set in Dexter County, Maine, in a struggling small town whose industries have all shuttered, "Empire Falls" is a breathtaking portrait of blue-c...Show more Set in Dexter County, Maine, in a struggling small town whose industries have all shuttered, "Empire Falls" is a breathtaking portrait of blue-collar America: the struggle and familiarity of living in a town where everyone knows each other, and no one really leaves. Told through the eyes of Miles, a soon-to-be-divorcee who loves his daughter, hates his wife, and resents the albatross of his family obligations and the failing diner he owns and operates. Show less

Set in Dexter County, Maine, in a struggling small town whose industries have all shuttered, "Empire Falls" is a breathtaking portrait of blue-c...Show more Set in Dexter County, Maine, in a struggling small town whose industries have all shuttered, "Empire Falls" is a breathtaking portrait of blue-collar America: the struggle and familiarity of living in a town where everyone knows each other, and no one really leaves. Told through the eyes of Miles, a soon-to-be-divorcee who loves his daughter, hates his wife, and resents the albatross of his family obligations and the failing diner he owns and operates. Show less

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

A Novel

by Zevin, Gabrielle

Book - 2022

"I was excited to read a book about the video games industry. The novel follows a complicated lifetime friendship with ups and downs. A fantastic and emotional story about love, identity, and creativity" - Sasha L. "I was excited to read a book about the video games industry. The novel follows a complicated lifetime friendship with ups and downs. A fantastic and emotional story about love, identity, and creativity" - Sasha L. Show less

"I was excited to read a book about the video games industry. The novel follows a complicated lifetime friendship with ups and downs. A fantastic and emotional story about love, identity, and creativity" - Sasha L. "I was excited to read a book about the video games industry. The novel follows a complicated lifetime friendship with ups and downs. A fantastic and emotional story about love, identity, and creativity" - Sasha L. Show less

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Let the Great World Spin

Let the Great World Spin

A Novel

by McCann, Colum

Downloadable Audiobook - 2015

"In this book, a slew of ordinary lives become extraordinary in this stunningly intricate portrait of a city and its people. I love it!" - Raven P. "In this book, a slew of ordinary lives become extraordinary in this stunningly intricate portrait of a city and its people. I love it!" - Raven P. Show less

"In this book, a slew of ordinary lives become extraordinary in this stunningly intricate portrait of a city and its people. I love it!" - Raven P. "In this book, a slew of ordinary lives become extraordinary in this stunningly intricate portrait of a city and its people. I love it!" - Raven P. Show less

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The Shell Seekers

The Shell Seekers

by Pilcher, Rosamunde

Book - 1987

"I thoroughly enjoyed this family saga, despite some prejudices of the main characters (e.g. fatphobia/narrow beauty standards). The story is sweet a...Show more "I thoroughly enjoyed this family saga, despite some prejudices of the main characters (e.g. fatphobia/narrow beauty standards). The story is sweet and sad, with a sweeping narrative and deeply developed characters. I especially enjoyed Pilcher's descriptions of architecture." - Hannah M. Show less

"I thoroughly enjoyed this family saga, despite some prejudices of the main characters (e.g. fatphobia/narrow beauty standards). The story is sweet a...Show more "I thoroughly enjoyed this family saga, despite some prejudices of the main characters (e.g. fatphobia/narrow beauty standards). The story is sweet and sad, with a sweeping narrative and deeply developed characters. I especially enjoyed Pilcher's descriptions of architecture." - Hannah M. Show less

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The Age of Innocence

The Age of Innocence

by Wharton, Edith

Book - 2008

First published in 1920, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is ostensibly a romance: the story of a young, aristocratic lawyer torn between two futures: ma...Show more First published in 1920, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is ostensibly a romance: the story of a young, aristocratic lawyer torn between two futures: marriage to a proper young woman for whom he feels nothing, and a passionate but scandalous affair that could ruin him. Equally, though, the novel is an intimate portrait of the Golden Age of New York, and the complex rules governing high society in the late 19th century. Show less

First published in 1920, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is ostensibly a romance: the story of a young, aristocratic lawyer torn between two futures: ma...Show more First published in 1920, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is ostensibly a romance: the story of a young, aristocratic lawyer torn between two futures: marriage to a proper young woman for whom he feels nothing, and a passionate but scandalous affair that could ruin him. Equally, though, the novel is an intimate portrait of the Golden Age of New York, and the complex rules governing high society in the late 19th century. Show less

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The Stone Diaries

The Stone Diaries

by Shields, Carol

Book - 2005

A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that's written as an autobiography of the fictional Daisy Stone Goodwill, "The Stone Diaries" spans the full leng...Show more A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that's written as an autobiography of the fictional Daisy Stone Goodwill, "The Stone Diaries" spans the full length of the woman's life, from her childhood into her old age and even reflecting upon her death. This is a vivid and challenging novel that pushes the boundaries of genre and the form of storytelling, and is a fascinating "reflection" on a changing world. Show less

A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that's written as an autobiography of the fictional Daisy Stone Goodwill, "The Stone Diaries" spans the full leng...Show more A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that's written as an autobiography of the fictional Daisy Stone Goodwill, "The Stone Diaries" spans the full length of the woman's life, from her childhood into her old age and even reflecting upon her death. This is a vivid and challenging novel that pushes the boundaries of genre and the form of storytelling, and is a fascinating "reflection" on a changing world. Show less

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Dancing at the Rascal Fair

Dancing at the Rascal Fair

by Doig, Ivan

Book - 1987

First published in 1987 and taking place between 1890 and 1919, "Dancing at the Rascal Fair" is the story of two young immigrants homesteading i...Show more First published in 1987 and taking place between 1890 and 1919, "Dancing at the Rascal Fair" is the story of two young immigrants homesteading in Montana's Two Medicine Country. A story of hardship, friendship, love, and the struggle for survival in a harsh frontierland. Show less

First published in 1987 and taking place between 1890 and 1919, "Dancing at the Rascal Fair" is the story of two young immigrants homesteading i...Show more First published in 1987 and taking place between 1890 and 1919, "Dancing at the Rascal Fair" is the story of two young immigrants homesteading in Montana's Two Medicine Country. A story of hardship, friendship, love, and the struggle for survival in a harsh frontierland. Show less

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Still Life

Still Life

A Novel

by Winman, Sarah

Book - 2021

Set against the backdrop of war-torn Tuscany in 1944 and the decades that follow, "Still Life" is a lush historical romance, about a young engli...Show more Set against the backdrop of war-torn Tuscany in 1944 and the decades that follow, "Still Life" is a lush historical romance, about a young english soldier and an art historian, whose chance encounter in the cellar of a deserted villa slowly grows into something more. Show less

Set against the backdrop of war-torn Tuscany in 1944 and the decades that follow, "Still Life" is a lush historical romance, about a young engli...Show more Set against the backdrop of war-torn Tuscany in 1944 and the decades that follow, "Still Life" is a lush historical romance, about a young english soldier and an art historian, whose chance encounter in the cellar of a deserted villa slowly grows into something more. Show less

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The Course of Love

The Course of Love

A Novel

by De Botton, Alain

Book - 2016

A blend of fiction and philosophy, "The Course of Love" follows Rabih and Kirsten from the first easy blossoming of their romance throughout the...Show more A blend of fiction and philosophy, "The Course of Love" follows Rabih and Kirsten from the first easy blossoming of their romance throughout their lives together - exploring what it takes to maintain their affection long-term, once early infatuation gives way to the struggles of sharing a life together. Show less

A blend of fiction and philosophy, "The Course of Love" follows Rabih and Kirsten from the first easy blossoming of their romance throughout the...Show more A blend of fiction and philosophy, "The Course of Love" follows Rabih and Kirsten from the first easy blossoming of their romance throughout their lives together - exploring what it takes to maintain their affection long-term, once early infatuation gives way to the struggles of sharing a life together. Show less

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The Dearly Beloved

The Dearly Beloved

A Novel

by Wall, Cara

Book - 2019

If you're looking specifically for another book that follows two couples and their relationship and friendship with each other over a span of decades, pic...Show more If you're looking specifically for another book that follows two couples and their relationship and friendship with each other over a span of decades, pick up "The Dearly Beloved." This novel begins in 1963 and is much more closely tied to the faith of the characters (as well as the changes in the Third Presbyterian Church in Greenwich Village, its congregation, and the surrounding community). Show less

If you're looking specifically for another book that follows two couples and their relationship and friendship with each other over a span of decades, pic...Show more If you're looking specifically for another book that follows two couples and their relationship and friendship with each other over a span of decades, pick up "The Dearly Beloved." This novel begins in 1963 and is much more closely tied to the faith of the characters (as well as the changes in the Third Presbyterian Church in Greenwich Village, its congregation, and the surrounding community). Show less

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Crossing to Safety [GRPL Book Club]

Crossing to Safety [GRPL Book Club]

by Stegner, Wallace

Book Club Kit - 2002

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