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• The Page Turner

  Shipman, Viola,

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  "I'm a nerd for any fiction that gives behind-the-scenes insight into the strange world publishing. Plus, the author is a lovely human being." - Lindsay

• Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear

  McGuire, Seanan,

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  Recommended by Jen

• A Language of Dragons

  Williamson, S. F.,

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  Recommended by Cam

• Flirting Lessons

  Guillory, Jasmine,

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  "We've been waiting for a new Jasmine Guillory book for a while! This one is cute and fun, and I was excited to see that Guillory if moving into LGBTQ romance." - Aaryn

• Victorian Psycho

  a Novel

  Feito, Virginia,

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  "I enjoyed reading this book because of the main character Winifred's diabolical persona. This book was a wild ride to indulge yourself with (reader beware). This novel was immensely grotesque, deranged, and yet somehow... hilarious! There were…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cartoonists Club

  Telgemeier, Raina,

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  "This is a great way to introduce kids to how comics work, all the while still being an entertaining story." - Amanda

• The Buffalo Hunter Hunter

  Jones, Stephen Graham, 1972-

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  "Stephen Graham Jones does 19th-century vampires. It's great." - Annaka

• Serial Burn

  Eason, Lynette,

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  Recommended by Kelly

• Woodworking

  James, Emily St.

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  "Woodworking follows an English teacher in rural South Dakota during the age of the 2016 American election. When the school's only known transgender student walks into her detention classroom, this sparks a journey of self-discovery that she never…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Littlest Drop

  Alper, Sascha,

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  "In this powerful story based on a parable, a determined and courageous hummingbird takes action and inspires others when a wildfire threatens her nest. I enjoyed this story as it reminds us that even the smallest action can create meaningful…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hunger's Bite

  Robin, Taylor

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  "A fast-paced, fun, and frightful graphic novel that really shows off how well a story can be told visually! I was very impressed with the author's grasp of pacing, visual effect, character development, and especially the sense of movement conveyed…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Great Big Beautiful Life

  Henry, Emily,

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  "It's not a strict rom-com, but I enjoyed the surprise ending." - Lindsay

• Oberon's Bathtime Stories

  Hearne, Kevin

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  Recommended by Jen

• The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers

  A novel

  Burr, Samuel

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  "This book is like a warm hug. Burr weaves a lovely story of an adult who was adopted as a child searching for his birth parents. Along the way he uncovers the mystery of the home he has always known, a community of puzzlemakers who love him deeply.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Let Them Theory

  a Life-changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About

  Robbins, Mel, 1968-

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  "There are a gazillion holds on the cooperative's copies, but it really is excellent, well worth the wait." - Eileen

• Whale Fall

  a Novel

  O'Connor, Elizabeth, 1991-

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  "This book has a lot packed into a relatively short book - coming of age, loss of innocence, and the description of life on a small island and the fascination of outsiders with island life. The audio of this is well done, and is helpful for the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Meditations for Mortals

  Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts

  Burkeman, Oliver,

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  "This book is for those who get overwhelmed with 'adulting' and perfectionists who haven't yet come to accept their limitations as human beings. The author quotes a Zen master who said their teaching style wasn't to try and lighten her student's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Women's Hotel

  a Novel

  Lavery, Daniel M.,

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  "I lived in an all-girls dorm all my four years at college and this book is like how I'd imagine that whole situation would go if it happened in NYC in the 60s and we had jobs. So, weirdly! Every character is extremely singular in their composition!…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Holy Moments

  A Handbook for the Rest of Your Life

  Kelly, Matthew

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  "Holy Moments by Matthew Kelly is a spiritual guide that encourages readers to recognize and create "holy moments"—small acts of goodness, kindness, or selflessness inspired by God. Kelly emphasizes that anyone can make a difference in the world by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Solito

  a Memoir

  Zamora, Javier,

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  "One of the best memoirs I have read. Very moving." - Elise