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• 28 Years Later

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  “What a fun addition to the trilogy! Loved seeing how things have unfolded since we left off in '28 Weeks Later'. A seamless blending of old and new storylines and characters and got me hyped for next years’ '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'.” …Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever

  Kracht, Matt

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  “I really enjoyed this outrageously funny guide that skewers the fifty worst birds alive. The artwork is fun and there is a 'scientific scale' that proves just how awful they are. Irreverent, sharp, and uproarious, it’s perfect for readers who enjoy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Absolute Wonder Woman. Vol. 1, The Last Amazon.

  Thompson, Kelly, 1976-

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  “This fantasy-action series imagines what would've happened to Wonder Woman if she'd grown up in the depths of the underworld instead of on Paradise Island. Gorgeous artwork, new reader-friendly, and all of the epic action you could want from a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Alchemised

  SenLinYu

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  “Fan fiction turned into an immersive and incredible novel. (Fair warning: this isn't for the faint of heart. There are heavy themes throughout; be mindful of these!). 'Alchemised' takes place in a dystopian world where necromancy rules and all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All Humans Outside

  Corey, Tommy

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  “An inspiring and stunning book of photographs featuring stories about the incredible ways people have found connection and belonging outdoors.” -Annie B.

• All the Way to the River

  Love, Loss, and Liberation

  Gilbert, Elizabeth, 1969-

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  “From the author of 'Eat, Pray, Love' comes her newest memoir following her journey with her partner Rayya during her diagnosis of pancreatic and liver cancer. Unflinchingly honest, brave, and vulnerable, this was unlike any of her other writing.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Anji Kills a King

  Leikam, Evan

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  “A fantastic debut fantasy novel by an Oregon author (he grew up in Bend!). 'Anji Kills a King' is a thrilling story with characters that really grow on you. I was locked in from start to finish, and can’t wait for book two!” -Lilianne F.

• The Antidote

  Russell, Karen, 1981-

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  “This is an epic story! Part historical and part speculative fiction, and set in Dust Bowl Nebraska, Russell weaves together the past and the present of characters struggling to make right the transgressions of their ancestors as well their own.”…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black Woods, Blue Sky

  Ivey, Eowyn

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  “A beautifully descriptive book about nature in Alaska, struggles and happiness with families, and connecting with new friends. Birdie dreams about being in nature with her daughter. Arthur might be the one to make that dream come true or will it be…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cinder House

  Marske, Freya

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  “I cannot resist a Cinderella retelling and this one is supernatural beyond the traditional magic elements associated with her story. Not only is the Cinderella character a ghost (and a house and a girl), but she is a scholar, deeply erotic, angry,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Corruption of Hollis Brown

  Ancrum, K. (Kayla), 1991-

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  “A haunting, character-driven supernatural romance set in a dying American town, this novel explores what it means to feel trapped— by place, by past, and by yourself. Blending eerie possession, raw emotion, and slow-burning queer romance, it’s a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dead and Alive

  Essays

  Smith, Zadie

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  “A compelling collection of past experiences, art, family, friendships, and important journeys over time.” -Paige B.

• The Enchanted Greenhouse

  Durst, Sarah Beth

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  “This is Durst’s second book in this magical universe, and I loved it even more than the first book—which is saying a lot! This book is so cozy, enchanting, and wonderful all the way through. The characters are loveable, and their growth and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Esperance

  Oyebanji, Adam

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  “A father and son are found drowned in sea water (along with a barracuda) in their Chicago high-rise apartment and detective Ethan Krol must solve the impossible mystery in this twisty, fast-paced sci-fi thriller.” -Jenny P.

• Everything Is Tuberculosis

  the History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection

  Green, John, 1977-

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  “A fascinating non-fiction book about tuberculosis with heartbreaking insight into the injustice and inequity associated with treating the disease.” -Annie B.

• Fable for the End of the World

  Reid, Ava

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  "A brutal, high-stakes dystopian thriller that blends survival with spectacle, this novel drops readers into a world where debt is a death sentence and love is an act of rebellion. Through relentless tension and richly drawn characters, it explores…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Feather Detective

  Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne

  Sweeney, Chris, 1983-

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  "Smithsonian Archivist turned forensic ornithologist, Roxie Laybourne was a true pioneer of her time. When a passenger plane crashes shortly after takeoff, Laybourne is called to action to investigate a bird-engine collision by the new established…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Forbidden Room

  Pau Preto, Nicki

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  “I really liked the first book, so I had to read the second when it came out; it was a satisfying conclusion to the duology. Great children’s book for fans of 'Harry Potter,' Mystery, adventure, and magic!” -Tommy I.

• Get Away

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  “If you enjoy horror-comedy movies, this was a great send-up of folk horror and vacations-gone-wrong stories. Nick Frost and Aisling Bea!” -Chandra V.

• The Gift of the Great Buffalo

  Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-

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  “I found this picture book to be heartwarming. Not only has the illustrator done an incredible job at making the pages come to life, but the journey and story told by Carole Lindstrom is truly special.” -Simona P.