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• Road to Tender Hearts

  a Novel

  Hartnett, Annie

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  This read like a slightly darker Fredrik Backman novel, and I loved every minute. The characters are all rascals, but you'll find yourself rooting for them all the same. -Sarah S.

• Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block

  Sutanto, Jesse Q.,

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  This book focuses on Ms. Mebel, an educated and exuberant housewife who takes control of her life for the first time by leaving (some of) her luxury behind for culinary school. She is sharp, witty, full of curiosity and oh so surprising to reader…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Canon

  a Novel

  Lewis, Paige, 1991-

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  A nonbinary epic! It turns the hero's journey on it's head, giving 90's vibes, medieval battles and quests plus a truth-detecting newt sidekick. It's weird, funny and also surprisingly tender as a deep dive into the human experience. -Karly H.

• Hidden Nature

  Roberts, Nora,

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  After officer Sloan Cooper is shot during a robbery, and then revived on the operating table, she returns to her parents’ home in Heron’s Rest to recover. Once she regains her strength, she decides to stay, purchasing a small house nearby. When a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Werewolf

  the Apocalypse. Core Rulebook

  Achilli, Justin,

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  Use your anger for good in a game of Werewolf: The Apocalypse. Play as modern-day werewolves, soldiers of Gaia in the war against greed and corruption polluting the world. You know this is a war that you may not win and most humans will never see…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let's Be Bees

  Harris, Shawn (Artist),

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  A perfect book for toddlers and preschoolers to spark imaginative play by getting to pretend to be everything from bees to an avalanche. CLEL Bell 2026 winner in the READ category. -Erin R.

• Tasunka

  a Lakota Horse Legend

  Montileaux, Donald F., 1948-

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  The Great Spirit reclaimed the horses, reminding the people that sacred gifts must be cherished with thankfulness and responsibility. Over time, appreciation, accountability, cultural resilience and spiritual rebirth flourished within the hearts of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Raven Tower

  Leckie, Ann,

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  In this novel, Ann Leckie continues to find innovative narrative voices, create fully-imagined, beautifully complex worlds and to tell stories in ways nobody else can. This time, the story is narrated by a boulder. Yes, a literal giant rock -- but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Friends

  a Novel

  Backman, Fredrik, 1981-

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  My Friends is the first Fredrik Backman novel I've read, and I'm blown away. It's about love, art, friendship, tragedy, life, death -- all of it! Every page is infused with tenderness and love and life. I can't recommend it enough. -Megan B.

• Yesteryear

  a Novel

  Burke, Caro Claire,

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  Yesteryear follows a woman whose carefully constructed online presence begins to unravel as she (quite literally) becomes consumed by the past, forcing her to confront fractured relationships, long-buried regrets, and the gap between who she is and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Second Life of Snap

  Kelly, Erin Entrada,

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  This book was so sweet and touching! Set in a dystopian world, we see the friendship of a robot and a girl bloom. The ending had a fun twist, and I really want it to be a series. -Tanya P.

• Liliana's Invincible Summer

  a Sister's Search for Justice

  Rivera Garza, Cristina, 1964-

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  To anyone who enjoys deeply personal and meaningful stories, this book is unforgettable. Through Liliana’s own words, her life feels vivid, joyful and heartbreakingly real. A powerful read that stays with you long after the last page. Pulitzer Prize…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• While We're Here

  Wynter, Anne,

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  This is picture book perfection! The simple narrative, the bouncy cadence and the art make this such a beautiful reminder for all of us to slow down, be present and enjoy being with our favorite people. With her brilliant use of collage, I believe…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bored

  Sala, Felicita,

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  Rita is bored. So bored that even saying "bored" 100 times won't make her less bored. She begins to imagine what all the other bored people in the world are doing, and travels to Bored Island where everyone does boring things like making music,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Moon on a Rainy Night, Volume 1

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  Exploring what it's like to meet someone different from you for the first time, The Moon on a Rainy Night follows a high school girl making friends with her hard of hearing classmate. It follows the journey of Saki as she grows closer to Kanon,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nothing to See Here

  Wilson, Kevin, 1978-

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  This is so weird and quirky, with so much heart and a sweetness to it. It's probably my favorite first person narrative I've ever read, and one of my favorite cover designs. -Chandra P.W.

• The Death Deck

  a Lively Game of Surprising Conversations.

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  This deck of conversation starters is a great way to open up deep (or not so deep) discussions about everyone's favorite subject: death! The questions range from silly to existential, but they're all thought-provoking and written in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Radon Detector

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  Why buy the test at the hardware store and then pay to send the results off to be analyzed? Try this out at no charge thanks to your local library! -Beth M.

• The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

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  This road trip flick will take you to the Australian Outback with two drag queens and one transgender woman as they travel on a bus named Priscilla to a faraway gig. Filled with music, irreverent jokes and stunning nature, this Best Costume Design…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Toy Story

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  Another Toy Story has arrived. See where it all started with the original classic or any of the others with the 5th feature film out now. -Josiah C.