Jenna: Western/ genre blend about two teenagers who seek to rescue horses from being butchered; set in a fictional town in 1882 Utah; thematically rich; stylistically complex; thought- provoking philosophical tone facebook.com/mplohio instagram: @MarionPublicLib twitter: @MarionPublicLib youtube: @MarionPublicLibraryOhio linkedin: @MarionPublicLibraryOhio Marion Public Library 445 East Church Street Marion, Ohio 43302 740-387-0992 MarionLibrary.org Board of Directors Malcolm Goodman, President Patrick Carey Jennifer Donelson Blake Gates Phyllis Butterworth Dana Booker Leslie Schneider Gary Branson Executive Director Patrick: Comic spy thriller about two ex-military guys who go on a high-stakes mission for an anonymous client; multiple locales; colorful cast of characters #staffRA Susan: Short story collection; contemporary; holiday romance; sweet, chaste, and heartwarming; mixture of styles, romantic scenarios, and themes; likable characters Monique: Leisurely-paced; character-driven; amusing and heartwarming; witty; themes of art and friendship; set in Sweden https://youtu.be/Sq51kOidzMg Watch more extensive reviews on our YouTube channel. Coming soon! Check out a full list of books at MarionLibrary.org. Please remember you can always place a hold if the book has not arrived yet or is currently checked out. new for young readers Miranda: Based on Polynesian mythology; young Pacific-islander female main character; nonlinear story; large cast of characters; heavy tone; dialect-filled; theme of resource depletion January marks the start of the 2026 BookMarks Donor Drive fundraiser. Since 2015, the BookMarks of Marion Public Library has raised $230,000 through their many fundraising efforts to help support library programs, author visits, fun events and needed services. The funds directly support nearly 400 programs each year, ensuring that everyone in Marion – from toddlers, teens to seniors – has access to the resources and opportunities the library provides. Stop by the BookMarket or the Library front desk to pick up a form, or download your donation form at https://www.marionohbookmarks.org/Donate. BECOME A 2026 BOOKMARKS DONOR Make a difference in your Library
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