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New Books This Month

November Spotlight

Hello, Americantowns!

The holiday season is in full swing and there are activities to enjoy everywhere you look. Here at the Darien Library, join us for a whole month’s worth of holiday events, from wrapping seasonal gifts with friends to watching classic holiday movies in the Community Room.

No matter what you celebrate this month, the Readers’ Services team wishes everyone a magically magnificent month of December and a Happy New Year!

Staff Reviews

Have you ever wondered what happened to the original girlfriend in a Hallmark movie? The ambitious, driven, (not self-centered at all!) high-fashion titan of industry who gets her heart broken by the lumberjack male lead?

Look no further than Book Lovers by Emily Henry, which has made its way into my top romance picks for the year. Our book-editing expert heroine, Nora, finds herself recently heartbroken in New York City and decides to take a last-minute girls’ trip with her pregnant sister. 

Read Eden's full review or place hold

Triple Cross by James Patterson is right up there with Patterson’s early Alex Cross books and is a page-turner from the start!

Alex Cross, a consultant for the FBI and DC Metro, and his old pal John Sampson are called into the office to investigate a series of murders that are more than puzzling. They learn that they are dealing with a serial killer dubbed "The Family Man” who only strikes at night, triggers no alarms, and leaves no DNA evidence. 
Read Bab's full review or place hold

In On Tyranny, Timothy Snyder uses twenty concise lessons to educate readers about recognizing and resisting the emergence of authoritarian governance. Drawing on his expertise as a historian, Snyder uses twentieth-century European history, literature, and political thought to argue that societies can fall no matter how sturdy they seem. He says understanding these downfalls is key to avoid repeating them. 

Read Sarah's full review or place hold

View December New Releases

December's Spotlight:

- Join us on Main Street on Sunday, December 18th from 2 to 4 p.m. to hear harpist Eilidh McRae share Sounds of the Season. While you’re here, browse our collection of the Best Books of 2022! A librarian is always at the ready for a quick new title suggestion, too. 

- The Winter Solstice arrives this year on Wednesday, December 21st. What better time to pause, reflect, and set new intentions for the upcoming new year? Or celebrate the shortest day of the year with some sweet traditions. 

- After the dust settles from the holiday season, why not visit the spectacular Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford? Borrow a museum pass for a fun day of exploring amazing art!