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21) To Be A Better Environmentalist

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Environmentalism. Climate change. Pollution. Food waste. Land stewardship. Nature connection. Conservation.

22) May The Forest Be With You

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65 titles are in this list.

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Green therapy. Nature connection. Woodland magic.

23) Staff Picks- Alejandra

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46 titles are in this list.

24) SB Reads 2023 - Further Reading

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Titles that complement our SB Reads pick for 2023: A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende.

25) Romance Book Club

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Romance Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of each month. Check out all the books Romance Book Club has discussed, here!

26) LEAD with IDEA: Further Reading

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A sampling of books in the social conversation about Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity.

27) Puzzle Mysteries

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Puzzle mysteries focus on the "whodunnit" aspects of the plot, and can often keep the reader guessing until the very end!

28) The New Campus Novels

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Campus novels explore life in academic settings. Classically these stories followed vaguely unlikeable white men, deep thinkers, or posers who remained the hero of the novel despite their flaws. Modern incarnations range from satire to surrealist or absurd, and focus on a more diverse group of folks in academia. Whether approached with a sense of nostalgia or the relief of escape, these stories of scholarship entertain.

29) Don't You Know That You're Toxic?

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Obsessive, unhealthy, and just plain toxic relationships in fiction.

30) Books for Fans of White Lotus

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Can't get enough of HBO's White Lotus? Try one of these books that feature well-developed characters on holiday, at resorts, and/or critiques of wealth, love, tourism, and power dynamics.

31) Beyond J.K. Rowling

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If you crave the immersive reading experience that Harry Potter provided when you were a kid, but have been disappointed by J.K. Rowling's recent ramblings, these books might fill your void. These adult fantasy novels feature inclusive fantasy world-building and a diverse array of characters. May the magic whisk you away.

32) Award Winning Mystery

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Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Allan Poe Awards honor the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and television. Anthony Awards are literary awards for mystery writers presented at the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention since 1986. Check out these recent winners!

33) Dementia and Alzheimer's Resources and Inspiration

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These are titles curated by librarians as well as including input from our local Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter. For 24/7 support, call their Helpline at 1-800-272-3900.

34) Staff Picks - Fall Favorites

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Get cozy this fall with some of our staff's favorites.

35) Staff Picks - Kim

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Kim likes mysteries, underdogs, novels set in Nigeria, Ireland and Scotland, laugh out loud picture books, socially awkward and ridiculous characters, nonfiction topics like corruption, parenting and culture-- slowing down.

36) Home Design & Décor Books

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For when Pinterest isn't quite cutting it.

37) Sustainably SBPL January Challenge - Composting

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Composting at home helps to keep kitchen and yard waste out of landfills, providing nutrients for your garden and putting them back into the soil. Local businesses such as restaurants, coffee shops, hotels and schools also participate in the City of Santa Barbara’s business composting program. Read more about the benefits of composting at www.LessIsMore.org/compost.