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• Another First Chance

  Couch, Robbie,

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  "At it's core, this is a story about grief but with a sort of sci-fi twist. I didn't want to put the book down because I needed to know what was going to happen next!" - Amanda

• Ready or Not

  A Novel

  Bastone, Cara

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  "It's a really realistic novel about unexpected pregnancy and navigating the way your life will change with an ultra sweet love story." - Aaryn

• A Twinkle of Trouble

  Gerber, Daryl Wood

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  "Fun and cozy!" - Kelly

• The Ministry of Time

  a Novel

  Bradley, Kaliane,

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  "Be still, my history-nerd heart! With a mix of time travel, history, romance, and comedy—this story is a joy to read." - Lindsay

• Ferris

  DiCamillo, Kate,

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  "A new Kate DiCamillo book is always a reason to celebrate! I loved the quirky cast of characters in this book, the sweet and poignant writing, and the exploration of grief and family (but don't worry, it has a bittersweet, but not sad,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Angel of Indian Lake

  Jones, Stephen Graham, 1972-

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  "The absolute perfect closer to an excellent series—I am not ashamed to admit I cried multiple times. The way the character arcs are resolved and plot threads are pulled together is so satisfying, and of course it's still an homage to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lunar Boy

  Wibowo, Jessica,

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  "An absolutely gorgeously illustrated sci-fi graphic novel about a boy from the moon who is just trying to find a place to fit in. It hits all the right notes for those middle school readers." - Amanda

• One Night in Hartswood

  Denny, Emma

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  Recommended by Jen

• The House Across the Lake

  a Novel

  Sager, Riley,

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  "The plot was going one way that was beginning make me disinterested in the book and then BAM! the plot changed and it got weird which is how I like my books." - Elise

• Fevered Star

  Roanhorse, Rebecca,

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  "The sequel to Roanhorse's equally excellent Mesoamerican fantasy Black Sun. The final book in the trilogy comes out this month!" - Annaka

• Our Wives Under the Sea

  A Novel

  Armfield, Julia

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  "This is a haunting story about a woman who goes on an undersea expedition, but when she comes back (several months later than planned), she's not the same... Our Wives Under the Sea is told in dual POV alternating between the main…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fight Night

  Toews, Miriam

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  "It was laugh out loud funny but also CRUSHING. Classic Toews!" - Liz

• The Midnight Library

  Haig, Matt, 1975-

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  "A great perspective on life choices and regrets rolled into a very original story." - Elizabeth

• Beach Read

  Henry, Emily,

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  "Hi, I'm here again to recommend books about love and tortured writers. No, I will not stop." - Lindsay

• The Grilling Season

  Davidson, Diane Mott

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  "A good mystery!" - Kelly

• Shades of Grey

  Fforde, Jasper

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  Recommended by Jen