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• Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians

  Sanderson, Brandon

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  "Expect spontaneous laughter, especially when this is read by children and teenagers."

• Ashes on the Moor

  Eden, Sarah M.

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  "With the popularity of Regency romances on the rise, I had to include at least one by the master of the genre. Eden is the pioneer who made this genre one of the bestselling romance categories, and her humor and sweetness are found…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chester

  Watt, Mélanie, 1975-

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  "This was a favorite for my kids, and no matter how many times we read it, we couldn’t help but giggle all the way through."

• Just One Wish

  Rallison, Janette, 1966-

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  "This book tugs on the heartstrings while also playing on the lighter side of life. Rallison has a way of putting her characters in the funniest, most awkward situations, and yet, you can’t help but experience the ups and downs with them…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lies Jane Austen Told Me

  Wright, Julie, 1972-

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  "A witty and engaging proper romance, this book very much plays on humor, an intricate understanding of Jane Austen’s Emma, and the challenges of modern-day relationships."

• A Night Divided

  Nielsen, Jennifer A.

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  "Nielsen admitted she wasn’t sure she could do this story justice, but she did an amazing job. Her passion for the topic made it one of my family’s all-time favorites. While it’s often shelved in the middle-grade or young adult sections,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pride and Prejudice

  Austen, Jane, 1775-1817

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  "...another that has been on my favorites list for decades. To me, it’s a reminder that judging others can interfere with our own happiness."

• Up From Slavery

  Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

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  "I love how Washington conveys his love of learning as well as his absolute certainty that the way to be accepted by a community is to become a contributing member of society."

• The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook

  Kenyon, Sherrilyn, 1965-

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  "What can I say? I’m terrible at naming characters. I used my first copy of this book so much, it fell apart. I’ve since pulled the revised version from the library shelf many times when I was beginning new projects."