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• The Burning Library

  Macmillan, Gilly

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  From the internationally bestselling author of The Nanny and What She Knew comes a thrilling dark academic tale of murder, obsession, and ruthless ambition, set in remote St Andrews, Scotland.

• Mamba & Mambacita Forever

  Bryant, Vanessa

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  Vanessa Bryant brings together the images and stories of more than a hundred murals honoring her husband and daughter. What emerges is the story of a man who became even more than he himself could have imagined, an avatar of determination,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind

  Carr, Michelle

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  A leading sleep expert reveals the latest science behind the dreaming brain and why we have nightmares― offering key insights into how harnessing dreams can improve your sleep and health.

• Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore

  Krempholtz, Emily

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  A powerful plant witch and a grumpy alchemist must work together to save their quiet town from a magical plague in this debut cozy fantasy romance about starting over, redemption, and what it really means to be a good person.

• The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind

  Winchester, Simon

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  Simon Winchester surveys a world of fascination, history, literature, science, poetry, and engineering concerning wind with the curiosity and vigor that are the hallmarks of his bestselling works. He explains how wind plays a part in our everyday…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 100 Rules for Living to 100

  An Optimist's Guide to a Happy Life

  Van Dyke, Dick

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  On the eve of his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke brings us this autobiographical collection of stories, reflections, and life advice on how he’s maintained a zest for life.

• Making Art

  Ejaita, Diana

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  Inclusive and expansive, Ejaita portrays a wide cast of characters exploring their own feelings and ideas, accompanied by a poignant yet easily understood text. This deceptively simple and stunningly composed picture book offers children a sense of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Last Ember

  Dodd, Lily Berlin

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  Impossible Creatures meets The Mysterious Benedict Society in this epic, fast-paced upper-middle grade fantasy full of dragon-like creatures, heroic hijinks, battle-forged friendships, and sharp humor.

• Mindworks

  An Uncanny Compendium of Short Fiction

  Shusterman, Neal

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  Explore a world where bats block out the sun, where soup is a trap for your soul, or where the life-force of a glacier can bring back the dead. And revisit the Arc of the Scythe universe for two all-new tales of gleaning. In this collection, the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little Red and Big, Bad Fred

  Belote, Ashley

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  Little Red optimistically befriends Fred (who may or may not try to EAT Little Red), advising readers to always see the best in others, even when they have sharp teeth and are definitely the big, bad wolf.

• Dork Diaries 1 Full-Color Edition: Tales From a Not-So-Fabulous Life

  Russell, Rachel Renee

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  With brand-new, full-color illustrations, the book that started the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series comes alive in full bloom and geared for a new modern middle grade audience.

• How Girls Are Made

  McGinnis, Mindy

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  The lives of three high school girls intersect in a secret, student-led sex education class, rumors of which have parents up in arms. Fallon wants to keep herself anonymous, Shelby tries to keep her new boyfriend happy, and Jobie wants to keep her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brimstone

  Hart, Callie

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  Saeris Fane, now Queen of the Blood Court, and her mate, Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate, must pass through more trials and adventures to save their friends--and the realm. 2nd in The Fae & Alchemy series.

• Quantum Tempest

  Maden, Mike

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  Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon face a ghost ship, assassins, and a threat from Cabrillo’s own past in their race to stop the launch of the world’s deadliest machine in this electrifying new entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

• And Then There Was You

  Cousens, Sophie

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  Once voted "most likely to succeed," 31-year-old Chloe is stuck in a production assistant job and not looking forward to her 10-year college reunion--and seeing her former best friend Sean, now a hotshot film director. Chloe decides to take a chance…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Revenge of Odessa

  Forsyth, Frederick

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  In the long-awaited sequel to the bestselling thriller classic, The Odessa File, retired journalism legend Peter Miller watches as the grandson he raised after his parents' untimely deaths follows in Peter's footsteps. Grandson Georg, too, becomes a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Off the Scales: The Inside Story of Ozempic and the Race to Cure Obesity

  Donnellan, Aimee

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  Reuters journalist Aimee Donnellan illuminates the history of a medical breakthrough that is poised to change the world, while raising difficult social questions about inequality and morality.

• Joan Crawford: A Woman's Face

  Eyman, Scott

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  Film historian and acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman has written the definitive biography of Hollywood icon Joan Crawford, drawing on never-before-seen documents and photos from the Crawford estate.

• The Seven Rings

  Roberts, Nora

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  Sonya MacTavish struggles to break a curse and banish a malevolent spirit once and for all in this terrifying conclusion to the The Lost Bride trilogy.

• At Midnight Comes the Cry

  Spencer-Fleming, Julia

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  It’s Christmas time in Millers Kill, and Reverend Clare Fergusson and her husband Russ van Alstyne--newly resigned from his position as chief of police--plan to enjoy it with their baby boy. On their list: visiting Santa, decorating the tree, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation