Four to Read More – Gloucester

Posted on 15 October 2014.

Inspired by Kelly Jensen’s “Three on a YA Theme” series at Book Riot (take a look – we’ll wait!), we present Four to Read More, mini-collections of four books that share some common theme, whether it’s the name of a character, a cover design quirk, or something else. Check back frequently for a new one, and be sure to email us if you come up with your own!

This time, the theme is Gloucester font. I noticed a bunch of books in the library that had this serif font. It looks like a mix of the fonts used on circus posters and fancy newspaper fonts of yore. Since these books are so disparate, I’m sure one of them will appeal. Enjoy!

The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd
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In this take on The Island of Dr. Moreau, Juliet Moreau learns that her estranged father has been doing strange experiments on a remote island.
(available in print and on Overdrive ebooks) 		Complete Poems by e. e. cummings
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This unique poet was at times funny, at times lyrical, and utterly unique. This collection has every poem he ever wanted published.
(available in print)
Dreamquake by Elizabeth Knox
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This sequel to Dreamhunter is another unique fantasy about The Place, a land where dreams are harvested. Laura Hame finds herself in the midst of another adventure.
(available in print)		 Prisoner of Night and Fog by Anne Blankman
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It’s hard being young and in love with someone who seems unattainable. But when the man you love is a Jewish journalist and you’re Hitler’s niece, it may be even harder.
(available in print and on Overdrive ebooks)

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2 Responses to “Four to Read More – Gloucester”

  1. Jole Seroff says:
    October 17, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    Wow! How did you find these four books set in the same typeface!?

  2. Hannah Gomez says:
    October 28, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Luck and crowdsourcing on Twitter! 🙂

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