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• Lenin, Stalin, and Hitler

  the Age of Social Catastrophe

  Gellately, Robert, 1943-

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  A 700-page tome on the connections between Lenin and two of the deadliest dictators of all time was the most popular Simmons book. We're excited to know Simmons readers had fun exploring hefty historical subjects.

• The Testaments

  Atwood, Margaret, 1939-

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  Margaret Atwood's sequel to The Handmaid's Tale was another popular title, telling the stories of women both in and outside the dystopian country of Gilead.

• The Magic Books

  a History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts

  Lawrence-Mathers, Anne, 1953-

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  Beautifully illustrated manuscripts get their due in this history of the ways magic and supernatural beliefs manifested centuries ago. Don't worry, there are pictures - and plenty of them.

• Lout of Count's Family (light Novel) . Vol. 1

  Ryeo-Han, Yu.,

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  A man falls asleep in the real world and wakes up to find he's been transformed into a minor enemy in a popular novel. Can he rewrite his fate? Simmons readers wanted to find out.

• The First Gentleman

  a Thriller

  Clinton, Bill, 1946-,

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  Simmons readers were curious about this political thriller, written by a master of the genre and a former president.

• Nineteen Eighty-four

  Orwell, George, 1903-1950

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  Either some of you had a school assignment due, or you were drawn to one of the greatest dystopian novels ever written. Either way, we're glad to see it on the list!

• True Colors

  Hannah, Kristin

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  Three sisters who lose their mother as teens struggle with the repercussions of her death 13 years later. Simmons readers found plenty to love in this story of family.

• The Religions Book

  Big Ideas Simply Explained

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  Who doesn't love a big idea simply explained? Simmons readers learned more about the major religions of the world with this digestible book.

• How the Light Gets in

  Penny, Louise

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  This Christmas-tinged entry in the Inspector Gamache series of mysteries caught reader's interest this year.

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  Beatles

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  From this, we can tell you that Simmons patrons still use their CD players, and personally? We love that. Can't go wrong with an album full of number-one hits!

• Making Movies

  Lumet, Sidney, 1924-2011.,

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  If you make any movies after you read this book, Simmons patrons, we want to see them! You're learning from the best when you pick up a book by Sidney Lumet.

• Beanbag Toss

  GoSports (firm)

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  Simmons patrons had a ball - well, a beanbag - with this classic warm-weather activity.

• You Are Not Alone

  Hendricks, Greer

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  A woman who joins a cultish friend group finds herself mired in increasingly dangerous revenge schemes. Simmons readers came for the messy friendships, and we hope they enjoyed them.

• Haunted Kenosha

  Ghosts, Legends and Bizarre Tales

  Shatkins, Candice

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  It's only right that KPL's most haunted building inspired patrons to check out this book of haunting local tales!

• Illustrated Human Anatomy

  the Authoritative Visual Guide to the Human Body

  Vayttaden, Sharat,

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  Another "is it a homework assignment or curiosity" title - and again, we're kind of hoping it's curiosity, because the way the human body works is fascinating. This title breaks it down for anyone interested.

• Cahokia Jazz

  Spufford, Francis, 1964-

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  An alternate history in which smallpox never killed millions of Indigenous Americans provides the setting for this dark 1920s mystery. Simmons readers who checked it out took home a treat.

• The Teacher

  McFadden, Freida

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  Suspense fans went for this thriller in 2025, featuring a teacher whose relationship with her husband is strained by a scandal at the high school where they both work.

• Alone in Miami at 3 Am

  Dominique, J.

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  Urban fiction fans checked out this book of missed connections, impulsive choices, and love.

• Solar Generator

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  Simmons patrons used this solar generator to power up their devices on the go!

• Youthjuice

  Sathue, E. K.

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  A horror novel set among ~wellness~ devotees, this novel captured the attention of patrons.