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• Human Nature

  Nine Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet

  Marvel, Kate

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  In each chapter, Marvel uses a different emotion to explore the science and stories behind climate change. As expected, there is anger, fear, and grief—but also wonder, hope, and love. With her singular voice, Marvel takes us on a soaring journey,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fox

  a Novel

  Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938-

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  A spellbinding novel of literary and psychological suspense about the dark secrets that surface after the shocking disappearance of a charismatic, mercurial teacher at an elite boarding school.

• Murder Takes a Vacation

  a Novel

  Lippman, Laura, 1959-

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  When Mrs. Muriel Blossom booked her cruise through France on the MS Solitaire, she did not expect to meet Allan on her transatlantic flight. He is the first man who’s sparked something inside her since her beloved husband passed. She also didn’t…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shaw Connolly Lives to Tell

  a Novel

  French, Gillian

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  Shaw Connolly is no stranger to trauma. As a fingerprints analyst, she’s one of the first on site for crimes, including murder scenes and a mysterious string of arsons popping up throughout the rural Maine community her department serves. But the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Dodge a Cannonball

  a Novel

  Dayle, Dennard

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  A razor-sharp satirical novel that dives into the heart of the Civil War, questioning the essence of the fight, not just for territory, but for the soul of America.

• The Poppy Fields

  a Novel

  Erlick, Nikki

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  In a remote stretch of the California desert lies an experimental and controversial treatment center that allows those suffering from the heartache of loss to sleep through their pain...and keep on sleeping. After patients awaken from this prolonged…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Riding Lesson

  Mann, Jennifer K.

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  Frances loves horses and can’t wait for her first riding lesson. It can’t be all that hard, can it? From the creator of The Camping Trip, this spirited story is for kids who like horses or are trying something new.

• Elena Camps

  Medina, Juana, 1980-

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  Elena is eagerto put up her tent—but is there something she’s missing in her hurry? Juana Medina brings back the plucky elephant and her little sidekick with a comedic flair sure to delight beginning readers.

• The Grove

  Whitney, Brooks

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  In this tender coming-of-age novel set in the socioeconomic tinderbox of the 1960s, two sisters in a struggling and damaged family only have each other to rely on--until an ugly secret tears them apart and threatens the cause of justice in their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wombats Go Wild for Words

  Ferry, Beth

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  A trio of wandering wombats with a passion for words inspire an enthusiastic duckling to transform her town from dull to dazzling in this delectable picture book that shares with children the magic of words.

• We Carry the Sun

  Keller, Tae

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  From the first human settlements to today’s modern metropolises, we have always relied on the sun for light, energy, and sustenance. We Carry the Sun traces the history of solar power from ancient south-facing villages to the Industrial Age and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mr. Plummer Is Dumber!

  Gutman, Dan

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  In this eighth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, Mr. Plummer—the world’s weirdest plumber!—plays detective and tries to figure out if A.J. is responsible for flooding the boys’ bathroom.

• The Blood Phoenix

  Chen, Amber

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  The sequel to Of Jade and Dragons has arrived, a thrilling and epic silkpunk fantasy inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty.

• The Tournament

  Barrow, Rebecca

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  Three girls with entangled pasts compete for glory in their private school’s annual tournament, putting their survival skills and their relationships to the test in this young adult thriller.

• Hollywood Vampires

  Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, and the Celebrity Exploitation Machine

  Loudenberg, Kelly

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  An explosive new book on the infamous trial Depp v. Heard, Hollywood Vampires paints an intimate picture of what was really going on behind the viral headlines between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, with never-before-told stories from their inner…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Robin on the Oak Throne

  Linde, K A

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  Kierse McKenna just shattered the Monster Treaty. Again. It wasn’t entirely her fault. The job was supposed to be simple: steal a goblin-made bracelet off of the Queen of the Nymphs in her own palace. Trade the bracelet for a way to uncover the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Burning Down the House

  Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock

  Gould, Jonathan, 1951-

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  On the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads, acclaimed music biographer Jonathan Gould presents the long-overdue, definitive story of this singular band, capturing the gritty energy of 1970s New York City and showing how a group of art students brought…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Before Dorothy

  Gaynor, Hazel

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  Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own grand adventure, leaving gritty Chicago behind for Kansas and a life that will utterly change her, in this transporting novel. Bursting with courage and heart, Before Dorothy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds

  Brennan, Allison

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  In this sun-dappled mystery, a risk-averse bibliophile gets in over her head when strange notes in a book draw her into a real-life investigation at a luxurious private-island resort.

• The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau

  Harmel, Kristin

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  An electrifying new novel about two jewel thieves, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder.