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• Judy Blume

  a Life

  Oppenheimer, Mark, 1974-

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  The highly anticipated biography of one of the world’s most treasured literary voices, showcasing a life as triumphant and inspiring as the stories she crafted.

• Apple

  the First 50 Years

  Pogue, David, 1963-

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  CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world.

• The Best Dog in the World

  Essays on Love

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  Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by New York Times bestselling author and lifelong dog lover Alice Hoffman.

• Down Time

  a Novel

  Martin, Andrew, 1985-

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  A terribly funny and lovably louche novel about five friends growing older, if not always up, from Andrew Martin, author of Early Work and Cool for America.

• America's Founding Son

  John Quincy Adams, From President to Political Maverick

  Crawford, Bob (Musician),

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  During the tumultuous period between the era of the Founding Fathers and the disunion of the Civil War, John Quincy Adams was the man standing in the breach. After an unsuccessful presidential reelection campaign, he was left reckoning with his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!

  My Memoir

  Minnelli, Liza

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  Global icon Liza Minnelli shares her inspiring story: stepping out from the long shadow of a mega-star mother and legendary film director father, fighting a lifetime battle with addiction, and emerging from it all to become a once-in-a-lifetime…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Navigating Night

  Leung, Julie

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  A girl guides her dad on his route delivering Chinese take-out food in this touching picture book, written by an APALA-award winner, that celebrates the unique bond between immigrant parents and their children.

• Queso, Just in Time

  Cisneros, Ernesto

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  Quetzalcóatl Castillo—Queso for short—has had an ache in his heart that won’t go away ever since his father’s death. More than anything, he wishes he could spend time with his dad again. After whispering that wish one night under the light of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Six Must Die

  Wlosok, Victoria

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  Twelve months ago, an escape room fire took everything from Steffi Zamekova. In just one hour, she lost it all: her popular blog, her close-knit inner circle, and her memories of the night that killed one of the group’s own--the charismatic (if…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wake Up, Grouchy Bear!

  Stein, David Ezra

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  A hilarious new read aloud from Caldecott Honor-winning author/illustrator David Ezra Stein, about a grumpy bear whose animal friends are determined to wake him up after a long hibernation.

• Breakout

  Wyman, Christina

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  Ellis Starr likes learning about active volcanoes. She does not like having acne that resembles them. But it’s not just cosplaying as a pepperoni pizza that has Ellis on the verge of erupting...

• Crying Wolf

  Butler, James

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  Joey’s stepdad, Vinnie, ran away from Dublin over a year ago. Now he’s back, and everyone wants to know if he’s still a wolf. Joey wants to believe Vinnie has given up his dodgy ways and returned to be near his family. He’s in no hurry to meet him.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dark Time

  Petrie, Nicholas

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  At the suggestion of his girlfriend, June, Peter Ash rides to the aid of an investigative reporter who may have stumbled on a story more explosive than even he can handle in this propulsive new thriller from the bestselling and award-winning series.

• Once and Again

  a Novel

  Serle, Rebecca

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  An unforgettable tale of a family of women with an astonishing gift: the ability to redo one moment in their lives.

• Eat to Hustle

  75 High-protein Plant-based Recipes

  Arzón, Robin

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  From pre-workout smoothies to comfort-food dinners, Peloton’s Robin Arzón serves up 75 protein-rich dishes designed to fuel your grind and satisfy your cravings.

• In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man

  a Memoir

  Junod, Tom

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  A searching, brilliantly stylized memoir about a charismatic, philandering father who tried to mold his son in his image, the many secrets he hid, the son’s obsessive quest to uncover them, and ultimately, the true meaning of manhood.

• Served Him Right

  Unger, Lisa, 1970-

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  Ana Blacksmith has gathered her closest friends and sister Vera for a brunch to celebrate her recent breakup from her boyfriend Paul. But when shocking news about Paul arrives, all eyes are on Ana, the angry ex with a bad reputation. Suspicions only…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Adult Braces

  Driving Myself Sane

  West, Lindy

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  New York Times bestselling author Lindy shares the story of her rock bottom--and of the journey she took to claw her way out of it. With her trademark candor and sense of humor, she examines her post-Shrill emotional implosion, her shifting feelings…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shut Up and Read

  a Memoir From Harriett's Bookshop

  Cook, Jeannine A.

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  The author of It’s Me They Follow chronicles the improbable true story of how she left an abusive past to build a bookshop that survived the Covid pandemic and became an international sensation.

• Letters on Living the Faith

  Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963

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  A collection of excerpts from C.S. Lewis' letters offering guidance and encouragement to correspondents struggling with intellectual questions, personal conflicts, or ethical dilemmas.