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5 July bestsellers to check out

This summer, let the library help you stay on trend with these recommendations, all of which are available at the Marriott Library.

This summer, let the library help you stay on trend with these bestselling books. Some of these recommendations are from The New York Times Best Sellers list and all of these can be checked out by current University of Utah students, staff, faculty and others.

"All About Love: New Visions"
by bell hooks

It is all about love, and bell hooks writes convincingly about not only love and compassion for others, but also the importance of starting with love and compassion for yourself. RIP bell hooks.
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"Atomic Habits"
by James Clear

I like the focus on choosing goals based on your values and identity as well as making it about the process. Sometimes the jargony terms get in the way of the overall writing, but the book is good.
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"Under the Banner of Heaven"
by Jon Krakauer

Yes, the book is better than the TV show! The author is a master at narrative nonfiction and the show couldn’t quite match.
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"Where the Crawdads Sing"
by Delia Owens

Part nature writing, coming-of-age story, and murder mystery, this bestseller is a satisfying read that leaves you wanting to explore unknown lands and make friends with the gulls. Soon to be a movie!
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"Death Note Short Stories"
by Tsugumi Ohba

Enjoy this graphic novel about a character with special powers to eliminate bad and destructive people, but does he use his power wisely?

This book is on order and will be available soon.