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• Empire of Shadows

  Benson, Jacquelyn

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  Recommended by Jen

• Compound Fracture

  White, Andrew Joseph,

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  "White weaves thriller/horror elements into a queer teen's social commentary on society, and it is so hard to put down!" - Amanda

• Impossible Creatures

  Rundell, Katherine,

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  "I loved the character development, the world building, and the fast pace. It has strong His Dark Materials vibes." - Aaryn

• Saturation Point

  Tchaikovsky, Adrian, 1972-

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  "Short sci-fi novel that depicts a warming earth, a larger zone uninhabitable for humans, and the bold naivety of humanity in the face of something they don't understand." - Jake

• Death at a Scottish Christmas

  Connelly, Lucy

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  "Cozy and comfortable!" - Kelly

• Nicked

  a Novel

  Anderson, M. T.,

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  "The best pun title I've seen all year, and the book is great too." - Annaka

• Intermezzo

  a Novel

  Rooney, Sally,

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  "Rooney is BACK and at her best." - Steve

• James

  a Novel

  Everett, Percival,

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  "A must read for everyone—currently at the top of my all time favorites list." - Lori

• Bury Your Gays

  Tingle, Chuck

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  Recommended by Jen

• Twenty-four Seconds From Now...

  a Love Story

  Reynolds, Jason,

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  "Jason Reynolds does it again in this unique teen romance that tells Neon and Aria's story backwards, starting at the present and going back to when they first met. It's definitely unique, and deals with romantic intimacy in such a relatable way for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Only One Left

  a Novel

  Sager, Riley,

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  "I was looking for a spooky recommendation—it did not disappoint." - Lori

• Why We Love Baseball

  a History in 50 Moments

  Posnanski, Joe,

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  "I do love baseball. And this book is right, these are some reasons! Joe just really knows how to tell a good sports story. So like, the human condition distilled, etc etc. And it's topical!" - Liz

• Siren Queen

  Vo, Nghi,

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  "Has a little Hollywood and a little folklore weaved into it." - Elise

• The Cloisters

  a Novel

  Hays, Katy, 1982-

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  "Gothic mystery about art, history, ancient gardens, and magic. It's kind of creepy and romantic. I loved it." - Natalie

• Walk the Vanished Earth

  A Novel

  Swan, Erin

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  "The story of a family through numerous generations. Although it is a little dystopian, it's not really the end of the world." - Elise

• The Rakehell of Roth

  Howard, Amalie

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• We Are Not From Here

  Torres Sanchez, Jenny,

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  "This is a powerful young adult novel about three teens who embark on the harrowing journey from Guatemala to the U.S.-Mexico border to escape the perilous situations that await them at home. This includes facing La Bestia, a deadly train used by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gideon the Ninth

  Muir, Tamsyn

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  "A perfect blend of black comedy, dense necromantic worldbuilding, gasp-out-loud plot twists, and memorable, nuanced characters. The dramatic gothic aesthetic IN SPACE is just the cherry on top. Also, the ending made me so sad I was nauseous, so if…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Deep Work

  Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

  Newport, Cal,

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  "Extremely interesting look at the importance of concentration and focus in both the workplace and in your personal life." - Matt

• Death Vigil Vol. 1

  Issues #1-8

  Sejic, Stjepan

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  Recommended by Jen