Pitt Meadow Staff Picks- June 2025- FVRLLike this list

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• Think Like a Monk

  Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day

  Shetty, Jay,

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  If you're looking to find more peace, purpose, and mindfulness in your life, Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty is an incredibly practical read that offers tools and small lessons anyone can apply. The book is packed with insightful ideas that help…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Abbott Elementary. The Complete 1st Season

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  This reminds me of the sitcoms from my childhood. Big belly laughs with a lot of heart.

• The Animal People Choose a Leader

  Wagamese, Richard,

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  A beautifully illustrated picture book with wise words from the iconic Indigenous Storyteller Richard Wagamese. It features a story that teaches children and reminds adults, to not judge a book by its cover. And that everyone has something valuable…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cackle

  Harrison, Rachel, 1989-

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  Recently single and feeling lost in her own life, Annie moves to a small town and meets a most intriguing friend. This plot may seem familiar and cliché but this version is full of independence empowerment, a good dose of magic, and a very…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gaslight

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  It is a very exciting psychological thriller about a young woman (brilliantly played by Ingrid Bergman) whose new, romantic husband slowly manipulates her into believing she is going insane. Great suspense and great acting!

• You Could Make This Place Beautiful

  a Memoir

  Smith, Maggie, 1977-

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  This memoir written by poet Maggie Smith was beautifully written and very compelling. The author reads the book herself about the loss of her marriage and her struggle to deal with her grief while raising her two children.

• Sunrise on the Reaping

  Collins, Suzanne,

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  Sunrise of the Reaping is addition to the beloved Hunger Games series. It follows Haymitch Abernathy’s journey through his experience in the 50th Hunger Games.

• Go as a River

  Read, Shelley,

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  A teenager falls in love with a mysterious Indigenous traveler in small-town Colorado in the 1960s.

• Life Hacks for a Little Alien

  Franklin, Alice,

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  A unique book about a lonely girl on the Autism Spectrum who finds friendship through her interest in a rare manuscript.

• A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying

  Armstrong, Kelley,

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  1st book of the series “a royal guide to monster slaying” by Canadian author Kelley Armstrong is an exciting adventure full of mythical creatures, bravery, and humor. It’s a perfect read for kids who love action-packed fantasy with a strong,…Read moreRead more of this annotation