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Best of 2023: Your Favorite Reads

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What's the best book you read in 2023? We asked our patrons—and you delivered! From romance to fantasy, historical fiction to contemporary settings, these reads made you laugh, cry, and experience every emotion on the spectrum. If you're looking for a riveting read, check out the recommendations below from your Canton neighbors. What better way to end 2023 than with a good book?

By:

CPL_AdultLibrarian1

Canton Public Library

23 items

23 items

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Remarkably Bright Creatures

A Novel

by Van Pelt, Shelby

Book - 2022

"I think the characters in this book are charming, particularly the octopus! I loved how the story had such a happy ending, with each character getti...Show more "I think the characters in this book are charming, particularly the octopus! I loved how the story had such a happy ending, with each character getting what is best for them. It's just a great feel-good book!" – Emily W. This novel is also recommended by Jennifer K. Show less

"I think the characters in this book are charming, particularly the octopus! I loved how the story had such a happy ending, with each character getti...Show more "I think the characters in this book are charming, particularly the octopus! I loved how the story had such a happy ending, with each character getting what is best for them. It's just a great feel-good book!" – Emily W. This novel is also recommended by Jennifer K. Show less

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Maame

Maame

by George, Jessica

Book - 2023

"This book was written so well and it was so raw and real. I cried and laughed and felt every emotion in-between." – Madeeha A. "This book was written so well and it was so raw and real. I cried and laughed and felt every emotion in-between." – Madeeha A. Show less

"This book was written so well and it was so raw and real. I cried and laughed and felt every emotion in-between." – Madeeha A. "This book was written so well and it was so raw and real. I cried and laughed and felt every emotion in-between." – Madeeha A. Show less

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The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

A Novel

by Chakraborty, S. A.

Book - 2023

"The story is a great adventure with pirates and magic in the ancient Indian Ocean! Very enjoyable and a lot of fun!" – Sarah W. "The story is a great adventure with pirates and magic in the ancient Indian Ocean! Very enjoyable and a lot of fun!" – Sarah W. Show less

"The story is a great adventure with pirates and magic in the ancient Indian Ocean! Very enjoyable and a lot of fun!" – Sarah W. "The story is a great adventure with pirates and magic in the ancient Indian Ocean! Very enjoyable and a lot of fun!" – Sarah W. Show less

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Every Summer After

Every Summer After

by Fortune, Carley

Book - 2022

"It was an easy and enjoyable read that kept me hooked and invoked lots of emotions." – Amy S. "It was an easy and enjoyable read that kept me hooked and invoked lots of emotions." – Amy S. Show less

"It was an easy and enjoyable read that kept me hooked and invoked lots of emotions." – Amy S. "It was an easy and enjoyable read that kept me hooked and invoked lots of emotions." – Amy S. Show less

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Fourth Wing

Fourth Wing

by Yarros, Rebecca

Book - 2023

"Nonstop storytelling. Well-written. Adventure, suspense. I couldn’t put it down." – Terri S. "Nonstop storytelling. Well-written. Adventure, suspense. I couldn’t put it down." – Terri S. Show less

"Nonstop storytelling. Well-written. Adventure, suspense. I couldn’t put it down." – Terri S. "Nonstop storytelling. Well-written. Adventure, suspense. I couldn’t put it down." – Terri S. Show less

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Murder your Employer

Murder your Employer

From the Chronicles of Dean Harbinger Harrow, The McMasters Conservatory for the Applied Arts, Dean of Admissions and Confessions, Professor Emeritus, Department of Arts and Blackmail Letters, Senior Fellow, International Guild of Murderists

by Holmes, Rupert

Book - 2023

"One of the most engaging books I’ve read in quite some time. It is cleverly written, well planned, and often laugh-out-loud funny." – Laura S. "One of the most engaging books I’ve read in quite some time. It is cleverly written, well planned, and often laugh-out-loud funny." – Laura S. Show less

"One of the most engaging books I’ve read in quite some time. It is cleverly written, well planned, and often laugh-out-loud funny." – Laura S. "One of the most engaging books I’ve read in quite some time. It is cleverly written, well planned, and often laugh-out-loud funny." – Laura S. Show less

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Lessons in Chemistry

Lessons in Chemistry

A Novel

by Garmus, Bonnie

Book - 2022

"It was beautifully written. Such a great story. I am gifting it to many this Christmas." – Jennifer K. This novel is also recommended by Judy P. "It was beautifully written. Such a great story. I am gifting it to many this Christmas." – Jennifer K. This novel is also recommended by Judy P. Show less

"It was beautifully written. Such a great story. I am gifting it to many this Christmas." – Jennifer K. This novel is also recommended by Judy P. "It was beautifully written. Such a great story. I am gifting it to many this Christmas." – Jennifer K. This novel is also recommended by Judy P. Show less

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The Measure

The Measure

A Novel

by Erlick, Nikki

Book - 2022

"It’s a world where people have an idea of how long they’ll live and how it affects society and specific people’s lives." – Karen D. "It’s a world where people have an idea of how long they’ll live and how it affects society and specific people’s lives." – Karen D. Show less

"It’s a world where people have an idea of how long they’ll live and how it affects society and specific people’s lives." – Karen D. "It’s a world where people have an idea of how long they’ll live and how it affects society and specific people’s lives." – Karen D. Show less

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Rebecca

Rebecca

by Daphne Du Maurier

eBook - 2013

"Such a classic book that I just now got around to reading! A little bit mystery a little bit romance; a little bit eerie, yet a little bit heartwarming. So good; couldn't put it down!" – Veronica K. "Such a classic book that I just now got around to reading! A little bit mystery a little bit romance; a little bit eerie, yet a little bit heartwarming. So good; couldn't put it down!" – Veronica K. Show less

"Such a classic book that I just now got around to reading! A little bit mystery a little bit romance; a little bit eerie, yet a little bit heartwarming. So good; couldn't put it down!" – Veronica K. "Such a classic book that I just now got around to reading! A little bit mystery a little bit romance; a little bit eerie, yet a little bit heartwarming. So good; couldn't put it down!" – Veronica K. Show less

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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

A Novel

by See, Lisa

Book - 2006

"Loved reading about the culture, the superstitions. How the people lived, especially the women. The foot binding. Life was so difficult, and they se...Show more "Loved reading about the culture, the superstitions. How the people lived, especially the women. The foot binding. Life was so difficult, and they seemed to make it worse with their rules, beliefs, traditions. It was fascinating to realize how they thought about life and how many things that they did could change their karma from good to bad, but usually worse. Great historic fiction tale that was difficult to put down." – Mary Ann F. Show less

"Loved reading about the culture, the superstitions. How the people lived, especially the women. The foot binding. Life was so difficult, and they se...Show more "Loved reading about the culture, the superstitions. How the people lived, especially the women. The foot binding. Life was so difficult, and they seemed to make it worse with their rules, beliefs, traditions. It was fascinating to realize how they thought about life and how many things that they did could change their karma from good to bad, but usually worse. Great historic fiction tale that was difficult to put down." – Mary Ann F. Show less

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Suffer the Children

Suffer the Children

by Dilouie, Craig

eAudiobook - 2014

"The best book I’ve read this year." – April T. "The best book I’ve read this year." – April T. Show less

"The best book I’ve read this year." – April T. "The best book I’ve read this year." – April T. Show less

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Looking for Jane

Looking for Jane

by Marshall, Heather

Book - 2023

"An important historical fiction novel." – Dannon M. "An important historical fiction novel." – Dannon M. Show less

"An important historical fiction novel." – Dannon M. "An important historical fiction novel." – Dannon M. Show less

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The First Ladies

The First Ladies

by Benedict, Marie

Book - 2023

Recommended by Dannon M. and Judy P. Recommended by Dannon M. and Judy P. Show less

Recommended by Dannon M. and Judy P. Recommended by Dannon M. and Judy P. Show less

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The Great Alone

The Great Alone

by Hannah, Kristin

Book - 2018

Recommended by Jennifer K. Recommended by Jennifer K. Show less

Recommended by Jennifer K. Recommended by Jennifer K. Show less

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The Light of Luna Park

The Light of Luna Park

by Armstrong, Addison

Book - 2021

Recommended by Dannon M. Recommended by Dannon M. Show less

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All the Light We Cannot See

All the Light We Cannot See

A Novel

by Doerr, Anthony

Book - 2014

Recommended by Judy P. Recommended by Judy P. Show less

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The Housemaid

The Housemaid

by McFadden, Freida

Book - 2022

Recommended by Jennifer K. Recommended by Jennifer K. Show less

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Finding Me

Finding Me

by Davis, Viola

Book - 2022

Recommended by Melissa W. Recommended by Melissa W. Show less

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The Only Woman in the Room

The Only Woman in the Room

by Benedict, Marie

Book - 2019

Recommended by Judy P. Recommended by Judy P. Show less

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The One

The One

A Novel

by Marrs, John

Book - 2018

Recommended by Jennifer K. Recommended by Jennifer K. Show less

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The Personal Librarian

The Personal Librarian

by Benedict, Marie

Book - 2021

Recommended by Judy P. Recommended by Judy P. Show less

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Lady Clementine

Lady Clementine

by Benedict, Marie

Book - 2020

Recommended by Judy P. Recommended by Judy P. Show less

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Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within by David Goggins

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