Chicago Public Library-Blog: Video Games Book Pairings

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01 June, 2021

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Press release from the Chicago Public Library-blog: Chloe June 1, 2021 Have you been deceiving your friends while playing Among Us? You might enjoy the espionage novel American Spy. Marie Mitchell, intelligence officer for the F.B.I., must infiltrate Burkina Faso by seducing the president and then assist with a coup that will eventually bring him down. What her boss doesn't know is that she admires his political leadership. You may be surprised to learn that this story - part romance, part thriller - is inspired by real events.  American Spy American Spy a NovelWilkinson, Lauren, 1984-Wilkinson, Lauren, 1984- Paperback, 2020Available View detailsView details for American Spy, Paperback, Available I'm more of a casual gamer interested in games that simulate natural settings with a bit of magic. For fans of Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, consider the book On Trails. Environmental journalist Robert Moor presents readers with a series of essays reflecting on many aspects of nature, including memory, ants, and forging ahead on the Appalachian Trail. This book is a little cozy and a perfect call to action for those who care about the natural world.   On Trails On Trails An ExplorationMoor, Robert (Environmental journalist),Moor, Robert (Environmental journalist), Book, 2016Available View detailsView details for On Trails, Book, Available Player Unknown Battleground has been a favorite in our household as of late. It's a great way to connect with your friends... and then kill them. For people who like this style of game, including Apex Legends and Fortnite, I recommend the book that started it all: Battle Royale. Junior high students are forced to a deserted island to battle each other until there is only one standing. Sound familiar? In addition to inspiring many video games with this narrative, it has also frequently been compared to The Hunger Games.   Battle Royale Battle Royale Takami, KōshunTakami, Kōshun Paperback, 2009Available View detailsView details for Battle Royale, Paperback, Available Do you like a bit of drama in your life, like building lavish houses and manipulating characters in The Sims? Then you may like Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid (author of Daisy Jones and the Six). It's August 1983 at the Rivas' mansion in Malibu; the perfect backdrop for a giant party frequented by surfers and actors. By the next morning, secrets have come out and the house is up in flames. I'm just dying to know what happened, aren't you?  Malibu Rising Malibu Rising Reid, Taylor JenkinsReid, Taylor Jenkins Book, 20210601On orderView detailsView details for Malibu Rising, Book, On orderHolds: 250 on 82 copies What video games have you been playing lately? And what fiction would you recommend to fans of those games? This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library-blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.