Leisure Reading at CCCC

The President of the United States has a son and the Queen of England has a grandson. The two boys may be rivals at first, but they soon fall in love and must figure out how to keep their secret romance from interfering in politics. This is an LGBTQ+ rom-com for young adults and any reader looking for a sweet love story!

A trans woman wants a baby, but her ex, a trans woman who de-transitioned, has a new girlfriend who is pregnant but not necessarily ready to be a mother. No one is particularly thrilled at the beginning of this journey, but then, these three protagonists learn to rely on one another in order to create a unique, blended, and loving family.

Patrick steps in to help rear his niece and nephew after their mother's death. He may be a movie star, but to his niece and nephew, he's just GUP (gay uncle Patrick). This book is warm and funny with an LGBTQ+ protagonist.
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Three friends decide to focus on their careers instead of a notorious and cheating boyfriend. Samiah is fine with this plan until she meets a new love interest who may just be a little too perfect.
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A furniture salesman turns to a life of low-level crime to help pay a few bills, but his venture in the criminal world grows more chaotic as he becomes involved in a heist, complete with crooked cops and gangsters.

An epic fantasy, A Game of Thrones follows the converging stories of the Starks, Lannisters, Targaryans, and other families as they battle for the Iron Throne.
This book is also available at Harnett campus library (call number: PS 3563 .A7239 G36 2011) as an audio book.

This modern classic young adult novel brings together Katniss and Peeta in a competition for their lives. This is the first of a three-book series.

In this novel, a scientist is left stranded on Mars and must use his intellect and skills to survive as long as possible. This book is action-packed yet suspenseful.

Maybe you're not into epic fantasies like A Game of Thrones but still looking for a story of adventure? The Last Kingdom is the story of Uhtred, his battles with Vikings, and his role in the rise of King Alfred. It has the same kind of rich details as A Game of Thrones but is more situated in history.

Seasoned detective, Harry Bosch must solve two crimes, but his investigation leads not only to a serial killer but also to a corrupt political scheme.
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Tina Fey's memoir not only introduces her life as a child but also recounts her days as a writer and performer on SNL and 30 Rock. This book has all of the beloved characteristics of Fey's comedy writing: witty, sharp, and observant.

Meddy is accused of a murder she didn't commit. It really doesn't help make her a charming catch for her love interest. What's a woman to do? Never fear -- her aunties are here and they're bound and determined to clear Meddy's name and get her a man. This book features a diverse cast of characters.

The first in the series, One for the Money features Stephanie Plum, a witty and relatable bounty hunter, in her task of catching a killer. The only problem? The main suspect is also Plum's old flame. This makes for a funny and fast-paced caper.

Two friends take a vacation. It's supposed to be for Poppy's work; her friend Alex is there for a wedding. That's all its supposed to be, but they soon discover that their secret feelings for one another are not so secret. This is a rom-com for those who like the theme of friends to lovers.
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Agnieszka is chosen to go with the Dragon, a creature who appears to expect the sacrifice of a young woman each year. But as Agnieszka learns more about the Dragon, she realizes that things are not always as they seem. This is a creative re-telling of Beauty and the Beast.

A classic work of science fiction, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides who seeks revenge and redemption in order to discover who he is meant to be.

Kell can travel between alternate Londons. His magical travels eventually lead him on a dangerous adventure and a race to save not only his universe but also the every other one of them.
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Margaret Atwood creates a complex post-apocalyptic world in which the main character must grapple with the consequences of a pandemic, genetic engineering, and the depravity of human nature. Fair warning: this book is descriptive, bleak, and often disturbing.

The Left Hand of Darkness is a modern science fiction classic about Genly Ai, an earthling on a mission. During this exploration, Genly Ai is captured and sent to a concentration camp. An ex-politician must grapple with this new world to rescue Genly Ai from the captors.