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• Legends & Lattes

  Baldree, Travis, 1977-

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  It's a cozy fantasy that just feels like a warm hug. The main character, Viv, is a battle hardened orc warrior. She carries a greatsword and is a part of an adventuring group. But, she decides to retire. Seemingly out of the blue after the groups…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wolf, Moon, Dog

  a Novel

  Wharton, Thomas, 1963-

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  A moving book that will stir all the feels for anyone that loves dogs. Even those that aren't fans of dogs will have their cold hearts warmed after reading this touching book. It feels more like a collection of short stories, told often from the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Nightingale

  Hannah, Kristin

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  I really enjoyed reading about women in WWII: their struggles, friendships, and newfound strength (Submitted by Rajinder)

• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

  Schwab, Victoria

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  Liked the Fantasy/Romance aspect of it (Submitted by M.A)

• Ella Minnow Pea

  a Novel in Letters

  Dunn, Mark, 1956-

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  The book takes place on the fictional island of Nollop, named after Nevin Nollop, who coined the pangram, "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." The book is written entirely in letters from one character to another, and the letters get…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Life Impossible

  Haig, Matt, 1975-

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  Reminder that life is full of infinite possibilities and unexpected turns. This was my second book by Matt Haig and I really enjoyed his writing and perspective once again (Submitted by Mariya)

• That Is Not a Good Idea!

  Willems, Mo

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  One of the most shocking thrillers ever written (Submitted by Eric)

• The Cat Who Saved Books

  a Novel

  Natsukawa, Sōsuke, 1978-

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  Rintaro is in high school when the Grandfather he lives with dies. Cleaning the second-hand bookstore that was his Grandfather’s, Rintaro is startled to meet a talking tabby cat who asks for Rintaro’s help in saving some books. Rintaro is a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Don't Eat Eustace

  Cho, Lian

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  It is hilariously silly and heartwarming in equal measure, fun to share out loud, and a tale of unlikely friendship between a hungry bear and a fish named Eustace (Submitted by Sarah)

• The Tiger and the Cosmonaut

  Boudel Tan, Eddy, 1983-

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  I liked it because it's set in BC, it's got mystery intertwined with family drama, and it's got some really poignant commentary on immigrant family dynamics (Submitted by Gerry)

• After

  a Doctor Explores What Near-death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond

  Greyson, Bruce

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  If you like philosophy and psychology, this book is an interesting read. Dr. Greyson writes about a strange experience he had during his residency, and how this sparked his interest in near death experiences (NDEs), eventually helping to establish…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Noor

  Okorafor, Nnedi

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  AO is on the run. The community that she tried to fit into has repulsed her and she is fleeing for her life. The augmentations that she has added through surgery to make her damaged body work have made her an oddity to her people. So she flees…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The God of the Woods

  Moore, Liz, 1983-

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  At a summer camp deep in the Adirondak mountains in 1975, a teen girl has gone missing during the night. At 478 pages, this is a thriller you can really sink your teeth in to. I personally love an atmospheric thriller, especially if it takes place…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lessons in Chemistry

  Garmus, Bonnie

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  I like this quirky book because its main character was refreshingly unique and forced me to look at the world in a new way (Submitted by Hannah)

• The Giver of Stars

  Moyes, Jojo, 1969-

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  The novel is set in Depression era, in Kentucky, USA. A group of strong-willed women is trying to change a backward, patriarchal society one book at a time. Has a happy ending (for those who don't want to spend hours of reading and be left feeling…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Burn

  Ness, Patrick, 1971-

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  Sarah and her Dad are waiting to meet the dragon that her Dad has hired to work on their farm. When Sarah’s Mom passed away 2 years previous, Sarah and her Dad have worked themselves to the bone to save the farm, and the dragon is a last ditch…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Discourses on Livy

  Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527

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  Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince earned him the fame as the father of modern political science, as well as the notoriety as "Teacher of Evil". Many who don't know about his life condemn him as the cold-hearted advocate of tyrants and oppressors. …Read moreRead more of this annotation