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Pandemic Reading So Far

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After over half a year of Covid-19, a recap of one librarian's reading through the pandemic.

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SFPL_danielay

San Francisco Public Library

15 items

15 items

The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale

by Atwood, Margaret

eBook - 1986

Started before the pandemic for the Excelsior Branch Book Club, this proved not to be the right book for the beginning of the Covid-19 stay-at-home orders...Show more Started before the pandemic for the Excelsior Branch Book Club, this proved not to be the right book for the beginning of the Covid-19 stay-at-home orders because the claustrophobia of the novel's setting too closely resembled the real situation. Still, a great book and highly recommended. Show less

Started before the pandemic for the Excelsior Branch Book Club, this proved not to be the right book for the beginning of the Covid-19 stay-at-home orders...Show more Started before the pandemic for the Excelsior Branch Book Club, this proved not to be the right book for the beginning of the Covid-19 stay-at-home orders because the claustrophobia of the novel's setting too closely resembled the real situation. Still, a great book and highly recommended. Show less

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Immune

Immune

How your Body Defends and Protects You

by Carver, Catherine A.

Book - 2017

Another book started before the stay-at-home orders and a surprisingly calming book considering the topic. Made this reader aware of cytokine storm before it appeared in the news. Another book started before the stay-at-home orders and a surprisingly calming book considering the topic. Made this reader aware of cytokine storm before it appeared in the news. Show less

Another book started before the stay-at-home orders and a surprisingly calming book considering the topic. Made this reader aware of cytokine storm before it appeared in the news. Another book started before the stay-at-home orders and a surprisingly calming book considering the topic. Made this reader aware of cytokine storm before it appeared in the news. Show less

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Restless Creatures

Restless Creatures

The Story of Life in Ten Movements

by Wilkinson, Matt

Book - 2016

An appropriate title for early April even though the book is not about being restless at home but rather examines how the need for movement shaped evolution. An appropriate title for early April even though the book is not about being restless at home but rather examines how the need for movement shaped evolution. Show less

An appropriate title for early April even though the book is not about being restless at home but rather examines how the need for movement shaped evolution. An appropriate title for early April even though the book is not about being restless at home but rather examines how the need for movement shaped evolution. Show less

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The Three-body Problem

The Three-body Problem

by Liu, Cixin

Downloadable Audiobook - 2014

One pandemic approach to reading was to finally get to books that had been sitting unread on bookshelves at home. This was one and what a trip! One pandemic approach to reading was to finally get to books that had been sitting unread on bookshelves at home. This was one and what a trip! Show less

One pandemic approach to reading was to finally get to books that had been sitting unread on bookshelves at home. This was one and what a trip! One pandemic approach to reading was to finally get to books that had been sitting unread on bookshelves at home. This was one and what a trip! Show less

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Piranesi

Piranesi

by Clarke, Susanna

Book - 2020

Being a collection development librarian with access to advance reading copies, this was a welcome early Summer read. Being a collection development librarian with access to advance reading copies, this was a welcome early Summer read. Show less

Being a collection development librarian with access to advance reading copies, this was a welcome early Summer read. Being a collection development librarian with access to advance reading copies, this was a welcome early Summer read. Show less

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The History of Philosophy

The History of Philosophy

by Grayling, A. C.

Book - 2019

What better time to plow through an almost 700-page book on philosophy than a time when social life has come to a stand-still? Erudite and a good overview...Show more What better time to plow through an almost 700-page book on philosophy than a time when social life has come to a stand-still? Erudite and a good overview but not stellar and the consistent use of "she" to refer to the reader when no attempt was made to include a female viewpoint on philosophy got annoying quickly. Show less

What better time to plow through an almost 700-page book on philosophy than a time when social life has come to a stand-still? Erudite and a good overview...Show more What better time to plow through an almost 700-page book on philosophy than a time when social life has come to a stand-still? Erudite and a good overview but not stellar and the consistent use of "she" to refer to the reader when no attempt was made to include a female viewpoint on philosophy got annoying quickly. Show less

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The Book of Eels

The Book of Eels

Our Enduring Fascination With the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World

by Svensson, Patrik

eBook - 2020

A short book on a fascinating subject. Chapters of eel science alternate with descriptions of the author's childhood, both of which were a joy to read. A short book on a fascinating subject. Chapters of eel science alternate with descriptions of the author's childhood, both of which were a joy to read. Show less

A short book on a fascinating subject. Chapters of eel science alternate with descriptions of the author's childhood, both of which were a joy to read. A short book on a fascinating subject. Chapters of eel science alternate with descriptions of the author's childhood, both of which were a joy to read. Show less

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Two Trees Make A Forest

Two Trees Make A Forest

In Search of My Family's Past Among Taiwan's Mountains and Coasts

by Lee, Jessica J.

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

Another advance reading copy and a beautiful, lyrical book about Taiwan's nature and the author's family history. Another advance reading copy and a beautiful, lyrical book about Taiwan's nature and the author's family history. Show less

Another advance reading copy and a beautiful, lyrical book about Taiwan's nature and the author's family history. Another advance reading copy and a beautiful, lyrical book about Taiwan's nature and the author's family history. Show less

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The City We Became

The City We Became

by Jemisin, N. K.

eBook - 2020

First in a new trilogy by Sci-Fi star N.K. Jemisin. Set in the 5 boroughs of New York City, each of which becomes sentient in a human body and who have to...Show more First in a new trilogy by Sci-Fi star N.K. Jemisin. Set in the 5 boroughs of New York City, each of which becomes sentient in a human body and who have to work together to save their city from destruction. Highly recommended but, be warned, you'll be waiting impatiently to find out how the story continues after Book 1. Show less

First in a new trilogy by Sci-Fi star N.K. Jemisin. Set in the 5 boroughs of New York City, each of which becomes sentient in a human body and who have to...Show more First in a new trilogy by Sci-Fi star N.K. Jemisin. Set in the 5 boroughs of New York City, each of which becomes sentient in a human body and who have to work together to save their city from destruction. Highly recommended but, be warned, you'll be waiting impatiently to find out how the story continues after Book 1. Show less

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Five-carat Soul

Five-carat Soul

by McBride, James

Book - 2017

Another stellar Excelsior Branch Book Club read. The beauty of book clubs is discovering books that one might not have read otherwise. Another stellar Excelsior Branch Book Club read. The beauty of book clubs is discovering books that one might not have read otherwise. Show less

Another stellar Excelsior Branch Book Club read. The beauty of book clubs is discovering books that one might not have read otherwise. Another stellar Excelsior Branch Book Club read. The beauty of book clubs is discovering books that one might not have read otherwise. Show less

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The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

by Grahame, Kenneth

Book - 2017

A first time read for this librarian and a most enjoyable diversion from politics, Corona and everything else. A first time read for this librarian and a most enjoyable diversion from politics, Corona and everything else. Show less

A first time read for this librarian and a most enjoyable diversion from politics, Corona and everything else. A first time read for this librarian and a most enjoyable diversion from politics, Corona and everything else. Show less

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Strange Weather in Tokyo

Strange Weather in Tokyo

A Novel

by Kawakami, Hiromi

eBook - 2017

Interesting and quirky like only Japanese novels can be but one wonders if there are any Japanese novels out there about happy people with a large circle of friends. Interesting and quirky like only Japanese novels can be but one wonders if there are any Japanese novels out there about happy people with a large circle of friends. Show less

Interesting and quirky like only Japanese novels can be but one wonders if there are any Japanese novels out there about happy people with a large circle of friends. Interesting and quirky like only Japanese novels can be but one wonders if there are any Japanese novels out there about happy people with a large circle of friends. Show less

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Black Sun

Black Sun

by Roanhorse, Rebecca

Book - 2020

Another amazing advance reading copy. The first in a trilogy set in a world loosely based on pre-Columbian civilizations which will make the reader eager for the next installment. Another amazing advance reading copy. The first in a trilogy set in a world loosely based on pre-Columbian civilizations which will make the reader eager for the next installment. Show less

Another amazing advance reading copy. The first in a trilogy set in a world loosely based on pre-Columbian civilizations which will make the reader eager for the next installment. Another amazing advance reading copy. The first in a trilogy set in a world loosely based on pre-Columbian civilizations which will make the reader eager for the next installment. Show less

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These Truths

These Truths

A History of the United States

by Lepore, Jill

Book - 2018

A hefty tome but oh so timely and well-written. Recommended for everybody who wants to reexamine American history. A hefty tome but oh so timely and well-written. Recommended for everybody who wants to reexamine American history. Show less

A hefty tome but oh so timely and well-written. Recommended for everybody who wants to reexamine American history. A hefty tome but oh so timely and well-written. Recommended for everybody who wants to reexamine American history. Show less

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The Down Days

The Down Days

by Hugo, Ilze

eBook - 2020

Coming soon: Just picked this up from SFPL to Go and curious to delve into the world of the Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic. Coming soon: Just picked this up from SFPL to Go and curious to delve into the world of the Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic. Show less

Coming soon: Just picked this up from SFPL to Go and curious to delve into the world of the Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic. Coming soon: Just picked this up from SFPL to Go and curious to delve into the world of the Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic. Show less

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