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• Fever Dream

  a Novel

  Silver, Elsie,

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  Fever Dream combines two of my favorite things: cowboy romance and dating reality TV. Elsie Silver belongs on the top shelf of the genre. -Sarah S.

• American Spirits

  a Novel

  Dorn, Anna,

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  American Spirits follows the enigmatic and glamorous pop star Blue Velour as she sets out to make her next album following a string of acclaimed successes. Alongside her is her devoted assistant, and obsessive fan Rose, whose own ascent into the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Only One Left

  a Novel

  Sager, Riley,

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  A surprising thriller told through two voices. As a caregiver and a woman accused of murder slowly build trust, dark secrets begin to unfold. Suspenseful, different and hard to put down, with a great ending. Also available in Spanish. -Virginia C.

• The Other Side of Perfect

  Florence, Melanie,

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  This middle grade read deals with some pretty heavy topics in a way that is ultimately full of hope, love, and community. I loved it! -Dorian R.

• Little You

  Kiya Kâ-apisîsisiyan

  Van Camp, Richard,

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  A warm and heartfelt tribute to the deep love parents have for their children, celebrating each child’s unique spirit and powerful presence. Presented in both English and Plains Cree. -Carina O.Q.

• Moss'd in Space

  Thorne, Rebecca, 1991-

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  Moss'd in Space by Rebecca Thorne is the queer, cozy sci-fi everyone needs in their life right now! If you loved Rocky from Project Hail Mary, Moss will be your new best friend! -Catherine B.

• Bloodlust

  Brown, Sandra, 1948-

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  Two years after his wife’s murder, Detective Mitch Haskell remains consumed by revenge and determined to bring the suspects to justice. His grief has damaged his relationships and driven him toward self-destruction, prompting his boss and former…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mr Nobody against Putin

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  Your nation's leaders start a horrible war inflicting atrocities on myriads of innocent people. What should your response be? What does resistance look like when every word and every move is carefully watched and ruthlessly punished? A school worker…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wildest Thing

  Martin, Emily Winfield,

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  Step into this visually stunning and imaginative story celebrating a child's connection to nature. When Eleanor is called in for bedtime, the outdoors follows her to her dreams. Get lost in the detailed illustrations and enjoy the lyrical rhyming…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Loops

  Awan, Jashar,

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  Learning how to be a big kid is hard work! I love how patience, persistence and joy is portrayed to create a fun confidence booster of a story. When I shared this in storytime, we all delighted in where we found the lost shoe! -Elisabeth W.

• Bookie y Cookie

  Gómez, Blanca, 1978-

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  Bookie y Cookie is about two friends and their love for each other, books, and cookies. This is such a cute book, I read it to my own kiddo! (In Spanish, English version also available.) -Naomi N.

• The Light Between Us

  Tyler, Jolene,

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  A fun romantasy featuring an engaging fantasy world with rich magical elements, a slow-burn romance and an obsessive stalker. -Siddra C.