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Jax Stacks Staff Picks

Need a last-minute book recommendation for the 2025 Jax Stacks Reading Challenge? We've put together a list of "short reads" (under 200 pages).

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Bestselling author Debbie Macomber chats with fellow author Madeline Martin and readers on Dec. 6, live on Zoom.

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December can be a pretty hectic month. Remember to take some time just for you. Many of the books on this list are available as audiobooks.

Jax Stacks Reading Challenge 2025 Wrapped

Before we wrap up another challenge year, let's look back at some of the most popular books and categories chosen by Jax Stacks winners.

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This November, join us for two History Chat presentations, a Lit Chat with bestselling sci-fi author John Scalzi, a poetry workshop, and much more!

John Scalzi

John Scalzi is one of the most popular sci-fi authors of his generation. From Old Man's War to The Kaiju Preservation Society, his work defies expectations.

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What are you thankful for this year? Whether you attend library book clubs, or just add their book club picks to your reading list... we thank you!

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The year-long celebration of San Marco Branch Library's 75th anniversary ends on November 15 with a History Chat and Time Capsule Event.

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Get help writing, publishing and marketing your own book with free Writer's Lab workshops at the Library.

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A general overview of the origins of the Black Seminoles of Florida, their impact in the Seminole Wars, and their legacy after being exiled from Florida.

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