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In her debut book, this local author reminds us to navigate the world with compassion and empathy.
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Catton maps the fault lines between her characters, and within the world, with unsparing clarity. This wild, messy allegory is an unstoppable read.
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Sometimes the only thing to do in hard times is head into the woods and find some connection with nature and your fellow campers.
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This book hits the ground running and never lets up! If you like the Evil Dead movies, you will enjoy this crazy ride.
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If you could build a machine to travel back in time to fix the past, what would you try and change?
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I, too, would move in with a vampire if rent was $200.
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Intimate and meditative, writer-director Celine Song's haunting debut explores the bittersweet pressures that time and choice place on our lives.
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A sweet story about friendship, personhood and making your own way. Plus, so many cute robots!
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Kid pulls a "Freaky Friday" with her cat with hilarious and unsurprisingly disastrous results.
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Not a single recipe from this book failed to satiate my carnivorous appetite. The barley bowls are easy and so delicious you will struggle to share.
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A plethora of queer representation and Latinx lore make this beautiful graphic novel the perfect cozy horror story to vibe with this Halloween.
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I haven't known peace since finding Bad Omens. They live in my head rent-free.
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This book made me run home and hug my dog! A perfect read for all animal lovers.
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A mind-blowing and eye-opening book! A great read for anyone on the spectrum and those that love them.
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I could feel the emotion behind each phrasing. I loved the ways the two stories were intertwined. Really good read for fans of realistic fiction.
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Quick, ghoulish and set right in the heart of Inuit folklore.
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Sometimes even skulls have to worry about skeletons in the closet.
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You may think you know where this one is going. You may think you have a really, really good guess. You may be wrong.
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A gothic horror novel sure to send creepy crawlies up your spine. Not for anyone with a fear of bugs.
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This book is charming, peaceful, low-stakes. And if you love coffee, this book is a must-read!
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Bruce really doesn't like Halloween. Will a scary story from his friends change that? Great surprise ending!
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Short, but oh so seasonally sweet, this book will have you singing along as visions of pumpkin patches pitter-patter through your head.
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Discover the fascinating stories behind some of the most common superstitions around the world! Couldn't we all use a little bit more luck?
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The moment I learned that spiders have fuzzy paws for feet, is the moment I learned to see them with kinder eyes. Fascinating!
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With twists and turns I didn't see coming, this was a great fall read. And, thankfully, it's a series with more mysteries available!
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By a Anishinaabe-kwe author, this will help scratch that fae fantasy itch when you thought you'd read everything there was to read about tall fairies.
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Months after reading, I still get a knot in my stomach when I see a lifelike baby doll.
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Swerves from gothic, existential horror to feminist revenge fantasy, but I'm honestly here for it. A perfect read for that autumnal chill in the air.
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Approachable and helpful DIY repair for your home, complete with QR codes that take you to videos with Mercury Stardust, an absolute ray of sunshine.
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A delightful story with stellar illustrations showing the power of LOUD with a marvelous "aha" moment!
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Someone once said history is simply a story we all agree on. But some stories we cannot agree on and need to keep talking about. This is one of them.
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This was heartbreaking, but in the absolute best way, and you'll find yourself rooting for Mothman's existence the entire time.
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If Insta had been a thing, the Beatles would have been posting these shots. #FabFour #BritishInvasion
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It's not vanity, it's self-improvement. A captivating exploration of the K-beauty industry. Rich with cultural history, this book is unputdownable.
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This title lived up to the hype! I highly recommend the audiobook.
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Hercules will have you rooting for him as he faces an impossible school assignment, while also adjusting to a new normal in his personal life.
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This is a fast-paced, feminist Western that will have you wanting to saddle up a horse and ride into the open plains.
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An all-in-one portable museum exhibit and treasure trove of Studio Ghibli magic.
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A retelling of the folktale, "The Crane Wife." A moody piece of magical realism, with a dash of horror, that is best read on a dark or rainy day.
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A beautiful and poetic family saga featuring multiple generations of Marte women who are full of secrets and magic. Acevedo's audio narration is fire!
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Like falling down a rabbit hole, it's a bit weird and darkly humorous, filled with lonely, unlikeable characters and beautiful prose.
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I collected not one single regret reading this book.
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When I say that I almost stopped reading because of how beautiful this book was and how invested I was in these characters' lives... *chef's kiss*
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Free yourself from the confines of perfect-food photography with these cozy, low-stress recipes. I promise you will have delectable results.
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Buckle up and prepare to hear how big you've gotten-- the aunties are coming to town!
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I love the little details in the illustrations. I wonder where all of our books have been...
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This heartwarming story emphasizes how empowering it is to be yourself, and how wonderful it is to have family who love and support you along the way.
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Clear your calendar when you start this one, because you won't be able to stop.
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One company assembled the best artists in the history of comic books, and together they illustrated 25 Bradbury stories. An amazing, beautiful book!
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When you feel like you're losing everything, it might be time to change the rules.
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Neurodiverse self-actualization story steeped in time travel and Greek mythology references. Fun from start to finish, and every do-over in between.
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A great starting point for a far-too-necessary conversation handled with honesty and care.
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Mouth-watering recipes caught my eye, but the history of North Carolina pit masters had me captivated!
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One part "The Breakfast Club" + one part Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda = one amazing read!
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Horror meets western as Adelaide Henry escapes her past to the big skies of Montana, but nowhere is safe from the monsters we create for ourselves.
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A beautiful, multigenerational novel about three Vietnamese women grappling with motherhood. My favorite read of the summer, and by an Ohio author!
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An unknown story about some of the most powerful World War II leaders and how they overcame personality, pride and ego to form a winning war strategy.
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Finally, cookbook with great recipes and techniques! This is perfect for a beginner chef.
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An exhilarating ode to finding a new way.
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Multi-layered board book with the cutest pups you've ever seen frolicking together no matter their size, shape or color!
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I'm not exaggerating when I say this book will change your life.
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A meticulously researched takedown for all who, like me, often exclaim, "I love cults!" to worried onlookers.
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Get ready to clear out your closets, declutter your drawers and simplify your life with this awesome book!
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There is always more than you see at first in nature, and also in people.
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This book slowly draws you in and suddenly, you're spiraling. As an Asian American, I was simultaneously shocked and not shocked, in the best way.
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A swoon-worthy courtship turns deadly with the perfect combination of romance and chills.
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A treasure hunt with mysterious, eccentric relatives at an old summer camp in the Poconos? Say less.
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A breath of fresh air and a cup of hot tea!
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Combining traditional Mongolian throat singing and modern heavy metal, The Hu would be an easy number one on Genghis Khan's Spotify Rewind.
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A love letter to the Zabar family, this book left me craving a coffee and babka!
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These pages contain the spookiest and most spellbinding fun you'll have at the movies this year.
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I adore a good field guide, and this hefty volume features more than 660 species of mushrooms, complete with tons of colorful photographs.
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Celebrate all types of families with cheerful, bold illustrations, of their daily routines, filled with what makes a family: love!
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A cross between "The Great British Bake Off" and an Agatha Christie locked-room mystery, this book is a great vacation read!
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An incredibly thought-provoking and bittersweet story about what it really means to forgive. This one is raw and heavy, but worth it.
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My brain feels like it has been twisted into a pretzel, in a good way!
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The clowns are back, and this time, they're everywhere.
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Hearing Constance tell her story was like listening to a best friend share her innermost thoughts and secrets. An intimate and vulnerable memoir.
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Cheesy in the best way, this rom-com is both irreverent and sweet. And just really, wheely grate.
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Be ready to stomp, roar, growl and giggle as you show off your monster skills.
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Finally, a self-care book that addresses the unjust systems that overwork us AND empowers readers with tools to fight back. No bath bombs required.
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Cozy mysteries aren't just for winter! Perfect for fans of The Penderwicks, this one will steal your heart.
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What do you see when you picture motherhood? How is that vision influenced by social media?
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Hilarious, delightful and full of tongue-twisting verse. I could not stop laughing! It begs to be read aloud and has something for the whole family.
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I'll read anything Timothy Egan publishes, but as a Midwesterner, this book felt even more relevant.
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If you ever wanted to know what it would be like if your American Girl doll tried to murder you, watch this movie!
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Pride month calls for queer graphic novels. This one is beautiful.
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I am so glad I live in a world where there are splendid modern retellings of old favorites like this one.
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Woodring is mostly unknown to the general public, but among other cartoonists he is recognized as a genius. This book is proof they're right.
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The easy-to-make adobo chocolate chip cookies are a delicious medley of sweet and umami-- I love the chocolate paired with the pop of pink peppercorn!
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A captivating, many-layered story that I did not want to put down!
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An adorable, queer high school romance told with delightful character design and a dreamy color palette.
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Sidik Fofana's masterful storytelling delivers high stakes, compelling relationships and, rarest of all, kid characters who actually sound like kids.
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An unknown story of how Eleanor Roosevelt, through pure grit, was able to go where she was not supposed to go and do what she was not supposed to do.
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Start your toddler down the path of self-reliance with this bright and charmingly illustrated story.
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A technically dazzling, quietly shattering kaleidoscope of stories.
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I love a good pun, and the number of ghost-related puns in this book was absolutely boo-tiful.