Sam Lena Library

The quiet Sam Lena-South Tucson Library at 1607 S. 6th Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. The city of South Tucson is unable to pay for the $40,000 roof repairs the building needs, resulting in Pima County’s decision to buy the institution. Photo by: Rebecca Noble / for the Arizona Daily Star

'Southwest Books of the Year,' Pima County Public Library's (PCPL) annual review of regional literature, will arrive in libraries this week.

This free, library-produced publication connects readers with books that are new, noteworthy, and sure to keep you turning pages. They are selected by the 'Southwest Books of the Year' panel of reviewers, composed of librarians and subject specialists, who read the books as they become available and meet regularly throughout the year to discuss them. Their favorites become the 'Southwest Books of the Year' Top Picks.

Here are ten picks:


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