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Quick Reads for a Short Month

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We don't always have the time (or the attention span) to read a 400-page book, but we still want to read an epic story! These short books are sure to pack a big punch!

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The Dead Cat Tail Assassins

The Dead Cat Tail Assassins

by Clark, P. Djèlí

Book - 2024

The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats. Nor do they have tails. But they are most assuredly dead. Welcome to a brand-new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins. The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats. Nor do they have tails. But they are most assuredly dead. Welcome to a brand-new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins. Show less

The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats. Nor do they have tails. But they are most assuredly dead. Welcome to a brand-new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins. The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats. Nor do they have tails. But they are most assuredly dead. Welcome to a brand-new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins. Show less

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Pretty Furious

Pretty Furious

by Johnston, E. K.

Book - 2024

In a small town, five good girls have had enough. They've experienced the best of what their community has to offer, but they've seen the dark side, too. They've decided that it's time for a reckoning and that justice is their privilege to give. In a small town, five good girls have had enough. They've experienced the best of what their community has to offer, but they've seen the dark side, too. They've decided that it's time for a reckoning and that justice is their privilege to give. Show less

In a small town, five good girls have had enough. They've experienced the best of what their community has to offer, but they've seen the dark side, too. They've decided that it's time for a reckoning and that justice is their privilege to give. In a small town, five good girls have had enough. They've experienced the best of what their community has to offer, but they've seen the dark side, too. They've decided that it's time for a reckoning and that justice is their privilege to give. Show less

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When It All Syncs up

When It All Syncs up

by Ameyaw, Maya

Book - 2023

A Black teen dancer with dreams of landing a spot in a prestigious ballet company must learn to dance on her own terms in this explosive debut about the h...Show more A Black teen dancer with dreams of landing a spot in a prestigious ballet company must learn to dance on her own terms in this explosive debut about the healing power of art and friendship, perfect for fans of "Heartstopper" and "Tiny Pretty Things." Show less

A Black teen dancer with dreams of landing a spot in a prestigious ballet company must learn to dance on her own terms in this explosive debut about the h...Show more A Black teen dancer with dreams of landing a spot in a prestigious ballet company must learn to dance on her own terms in this explosive debut about the healing power of art and friendship, perfect for fans of "Heartstopper" and "Tiny Pretty Things." Show less

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Just A Hat

Just A Hat

by Khubiar, S.

Book - 2023

Action-packed and funny, this 1970s-era coming-of-age novel is so relevant! A second-generation immigrant kid in a new hometown must navigate bullying, unexpected friendships and the struggle of keeping both feet planted in different cultures. Action-packed and funny, this 1970s-era coming-of-age novel is so relevant! A second-generation immigrant kid in a new hometown must navigate bullying, unexpected friendships and the struggle of keeping both feet planted in different cultures. Show less

Action-packed and funny, this 1970s-era coming-of-age novel is so relevant! A second-generation immigrant kid in a new hometown must navigate bullying, unexpected friendships and the struggle of keeping both feet planted in different cultures. Action-packed and funny, this 1970s-era coming-of-age novel is so relevant! A second-generation immigrant kid in a new hometown must navigate bullying, unexpected friendships and the struggle of keeping both feet planted in different cultures. Show less

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After the Sirens

After the Sirens

by Farrell, Sharon

Book - 2023

Cate's life is a mess, but after a chance encounter with an EMS crew, she becomes an EMT while riding the city ambulances at night. She's finally figuring out life and how NOT to kill anyone. Cate's life is a mess, but after a chance encounter with an EMS crew, she becomes an EMT while riding the city ambulances at night. She's finally figuring out life and how NOT to kill anyone. Show less

Cate's life is a mess, but after a chance encounter with an EMS crew, she becomes an EMT while riding the city ambulances at night. She's finally figuring out life and how NOT to kill anyone. Cate's life is a mess, but after a chance encounter with an EMS crew, she becomes an EMT while riding the city ambulances at night. She's finally figuring out life and how NOT to kill anyone. Show less

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Kill Joy

Kill Joy

by Jackson, Holly

Book - 2023

This prequel to "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" is set during one of Pip's friends' 1920s murder mystery party, where fiction might become a reality! This prequel to "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" is set during one of Pip's friends' 1920s murder mystery party, where fiction might become a reality! Show less

This prequel to "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" is set during one of Pip's friends' 1920s murder mystery party, where fiction might become a reality! This prequel to "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" is set during one of Pip's friends' 1920s murder mystery party, where fiction might become a reality! Show less

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Submechanophobia

Submechanophobia

by Cawthon, Scott

Book - 2023

Caden senses the underwater animatronics have a mind of their own. Robbie knows that the minds of the Fazbear Fan Club have been taken over by something. Abe knows that the animatronic assistants in his Fazplex Tower apartment are hiding things. Caden senses the underwater animatronics have a mind of their own. Robbie knows that the minds of the Fazbear Fan Club have been taken over by something. Abe knows that the animatronic assistants in his Fazplex Tower apartment are hiding things. Show less

Caden senses the underwater animatronics have a mind of their own. Robbie knows that the minds of the Fazbear Fan Club have been taken over by something. Abe knows that the animatronic assistants in his Fazplex Tower apartment are hiding things. Caden senses the underwater animatronics have a mind of their own. Robbie knows that the minds of the Fazbear Fan Club have been taken over by something. Abe knows that the animatronic assistants in his Fazplex Tower apartment are hiding things. Show less

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This Winter

This Winter

A Heartstopper Novella

by Oseman, Alice

Book - 2023

A very special "Heartstopper" story set over a challenging holiday season, reuniting Tori Spring, her little brother Charlie and Charlie's boyfriend Nick, this novella sees the Spring siblings brave a particularly difficult festive season! A very special "Heartstopper" story set over a challenging holiday season, reuniting Tori Spring, her little brother Charlie and Charlie's boyfriend Nick, this novella sees the Spring siblings brave a particularly difficult festive season! Show less

A very special "Heartstopper" story set over a challenging holiday season, reuniting Tori Spring, her little brother Charlie and Charlie's boyfriend Nick, this novella sees the Spring siblings brave a particularly difficult festive season! A very special "Heartstopper" story set over a challenging holiday season, reuniting Tori Spring, her little brother Charlie and Charlie's boyfriend Nick, this novella sees the Spring siblings brave a particularly difficult festive season! Show less

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Squad

Squad

by Tokuda-Hall, Maggie

Graphic Novel - 2021

The teen librarian at Conifer loved this YA graphic novel! Becca wasn't looking for a girl gang determined to take down the patriarchy, but that's exactly what she found with this group of sapphic werewolves! The teen librarian at Conifer loved this YA graphic novel! Becca wasn't looking for a girl gang determined to take down the patriarchy, but that's exactly what she found with this group of sapphic werewolves! Show less

The teen librarian at Conifer loved this YA graphic novel! Becca wasn't looking for a girl gang determined to take down the patriarchy, but that's exactly what she found with this group of sapphic werewolves! The teen librarian at Conifer loved this YA graphic novel! Becca wasn't looking for a girl gang determined to take down the patriarchy, but that's exactly what she found with this group of sapphic werewolves! Show less

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Captured

Captured

An American Prisoner of War in North Vietnam

by Townley, Alvin

Book - 2019

Naval aviator Jeremiah Denton was shot down and captured in North Vietnam in 1965. As a POW, Jerry Denton led a group of fellow American prisoners in withstanding gruesome conditions behind enemy lines. Naval aviator Jeremiah Denton was shot down and captured in North Vietnam in 1965. As a POW, Jerry Denton led a group of fellow American prisoners in withstanding gruesome conditions behind enemy lines. Show less

Naval aviator Jeremiah Denton was shot down and captured in North Vietnam in 1965. As a POW, Jerry Denton led a group of fellow American prisoners in withstanding gruesome conditions behind enemy lines. Naval aviator Jeremiah Denton was shot down and captured in North Vietnam in 1965. As a POW, Jerry Denton led a group of fellow American prisoners in withstanding gruesome conditions behind enemy lines. Show less

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Dear Martin

Dear Martin

by Stone, Nic

Book - 2017

Justyce McAllister doesn't know how to process the injustice and violence inflicted on the Black community so he starts writing letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to help him navigate this trauma. Justyce McAllister doesn't know how to process the injustice and violence inflicted on the Black community so he starts writing letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to help him navigate this trauma. Show less

Justyce McAllister doesn't know how to process the injustice and violence inflicted on the Black community so he starts writing letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to help him navigate this trauma. Justyce McAllister doesn't know how to process the injustice and violence inflicted on the Black community so he starts writing letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to help him navigate this trauma. Show less

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Be Not Far From Me

Be Not Far From Me

by McGinnis, Mindy

Book - 2020

A highly anticipated night of beer drinking and camping along the Appalachian Trail morphs into the ultimate test of wilderness survival. A highly anticipated night of beer drinking and camping along the Appalachian Trail morphs into the ultimate test of wilderness survival. Show less

A highly anticipated night of beer drinking and camping along the Appalachian Trail morphs into the ultimate test of wilderness survival. A highly anticipated night of beer drinking and camping along the Appalachian Trail morphs into the ultimate test of wilderness survival. Show less

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Love, Creekwood

Love, Creekwood

by Various Authors

eBook - 2020

Not quite ready to let go of "Love, Simon?" Well, you don't have to in this novella! Simon and Blue have been together for over a year, but now they are in college, and everything they've known is being challenged! Not quite ready to let go of "Love, Simon?" Well, you don't have to in this novella! Simon and Blue have been together for over a year, but now they are in college, and everything they've known is being challenged! Show less

Not quite ready to let go of "Love, Simon?" Well, you don't have to in this novella! Simon and Blue have been together for over a year, but now they are in college, and everything they've known is being challenged! Not quite ready to let go of "Love, Simon?" Well, you don't have to in this novella! Simon and Blue have been together for over a year, but now they are in college, and everything they've known is being challenged! Show less

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Black Birds in the Sky

Black Birds in the Sky

The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

by Colbert, Brandy

Book - 2021

Award-winning YA author Brandy Colbert takes on one of the most deadly acts of racial violence in American history: the Tulsa Race Massacre. Learn what happened, how it happened and why it is so often left out of American history textbooks. Award-winning YA author Brandy Colbert takes on one of the most deadly acts of racial violence in American history: the Tulsa Race Massacre. Learn what happened, how it happened and why it is so often left out of American history textbooks. Show less

Award-winning YA author Brandy Colbert takes on one of the most deadly acts of racial violence in American history: the Tulsa Race Massacre. Learn what happened, how it happened and why it is so often left out of American history textbooks. Award-winning YA author Brandy Colbert takes on one of the most deadly acts of racial violence in American history: the Tulsa Race Massacre. Learn what happened, how it happened and why it is so often left out of American history textbooks. Show less

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The Marrow Thieves

The Marrow Thieves

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2017

In post-apocalyptic Canada, where only indigenous people have the gift of dreaming, children are hunted for their precious bone marrow, and Frenchie, saved from the Recruiters by Miigwans, has been on the run for over five years. In post-apocalyptic Canada, where only indigenous people have the gift of dreaming, children are hunted for their precious bone marrow, and Frenchie, saved from the Recruiters by Miigwans, has been on the run for over five years. Show less

In post-apocalyptic Canada, where only indigenous people have the gift of dreaming, children are hunted for their precious bone marrow, and Frenchie, saved from the Recruiters by Miigwans, has been on the run for over five years. In post-apocalyptic Canada, where only indigenous people have the gift of dreaming, children are hunted for their precious bone marrow, and Frenchie, saved from the Recruiters by Miigwans, has been on the run for over five years. Show less

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Sachiko

Sachiko

A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story

by Stelson, Caren Barzelay

Book - 2016

Sachiko Yasui was only 6 years old when they experienced the destruction from the bombing of Nagasaki. Follow along as she shares her story of the devastation and her long journey to find peace. Sachiko Yasui was only 6 years old when they experienced the destruction from the bombing of Nagasaki. Follow along as she shares her story of the devastation and her long journey to find peace. Show less

Sachiko Yasui was only 6 years old when they experienced the destruction from the bombing of Nagasaki. Follow along as she shares her story of the devastation and her long journey to find peace. Sachiko Yasui was only 6 years old when they experienced the destruction from the bombing of Nagasaki. Follow along as she shares her story of the devastation and her long journey to find peace. Show less

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Pet

Pet

by Emezi, Akwaeke

Book - 2019

Jam lives in a perfect world where every bad thing has been eradicated, but when a monstrous creature crawls out of a painting, that utopian world is at risk! Jam lives in a perfect world where every bad thing has been eradicated, but when a monstrous creature crawls out of a painting, that utopian world is at risk! Show less

Jam lives in a perfect world where every bad thing has been eradicated, but when a monstrous creature crawls out of a painting, that utopian world is at risk! Jam lives in a perfect world where every bad thing has been eradicated, but when a monstrous creature crawls out of a painting, that utopian world is at risk! Show less

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Blackout

Blackout

by Clayton, Dhonielle

Book - 2021

A summer heatwave causes a blackout in New York City! When the lights go out, six teens embark on separate journeys of love, transformations and new connections! A summer heatwave causes a blackout in New York City! When the lights go out, six teens embark on separate journeys of love, transformations and new connections! Show less

A summer heatwave causes a blackout in New York City! When the lights go out, six teens embark on separate journeys of love, transformations and new connections! A summer heatwave causes a blackout in New York City! When the lights go out, six teens embark on separate journeys of love, transformations and new connections! Show less

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Boys Run the Riot

Boys Run the Riot

by Gaku, Keito

Graphic Novel - 2021-

Ryo knows he's transgender, but he can't tell anyone. He only feels like himself when he's wearing his favorite clothes, but they are really hard to find in stores. Ryo joins forces with Jin to create their own brand of clothing! Ryo knows he's transgender, but he can't tell anyone. He only feels like himself when he's wearing his favorite clothes, but they are really hard to find in stores. Ryo joins forces with Jin to create their own brand of clothing! Show less

Ryo knows he's transgender, but he can't tell anyone. He only feels like himself when he's wearing his favorite clothes, but they are really hard to find in stores. Ryo joins forces with Jin to create their own brand of clothing! Ryo knows he's transgender, but he can't tell anyone. He only feels like himself when he's wearing his favorite clothes, but they are really hard to find in stores. Ryo joins forces with Jin to create their own brand of clothing! Show less

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Cheer Up!

Cheer Up!

Love and Pompoms

by Frasier, Crystal

Graphic Novel - 2021

Annie is forced to join the cheerleading squad her senior year to add an extracurricular activity to her college applications. BeeBee is a people pleaser on the team to keep her parents happy. These two might find more than friends on the team! Annie is forced to join the cheerleading squad her senior year to add an extracurricular activity to her college applications. BeeBee is a people pleaser on the team to keep her parents happy. These two might find more than friends on the team! Show less

Annie is forced to join the cheerleading squad her senior year to add an extracurricular activity to her college applications. BeeBee is a people pleaser on the team to keep her parents happy. These two might find more than friends on the team! Annie is forced to join the cheerleading squad her senior year to add an extracurricular activity to her college applications. BeeBee is a people pleaser on the team to keep her parents happy. These two might find more than friends on the team! Show less

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Skyjacked

Skyjacked

by Griffin, Paul

Book - 2019

When their private plane gets hijacked, nothing remains safe! When their private plane gets hijacked, nothing remains safe! Show less

When their private plane gets hijacked, nothing remains safe! When their private plane gets hijacked, nothing remains safe! Show less

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Orbiting Jupiter

Orbiting Jupiter

by Schmidt, Gary D

Book - 2015

Jack only knows three things about Joseph, his new foster brother: Joseph almost killed a teacher, he was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain and he has a daughter named Jupiter whom he's never seen. Jack only knows three things about Joseph, his new foster brother: Joseph almost killed a teacher, he was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain and he has a daughter named Jupiter whom he's never seen. Show less

Jack only knows three things about Joseph, his new foster brother: Joseph almost killed a teacher, he was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain and he has a daughter named Jupiter whom he's never seen. Jack only knows three things about Joseph, his new foster brother: Joseph almost killed a teacher, he was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain and he has a daughter named Jupiter whom he's never seen. Show less

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Free Lunch

Free Lunch

by Ogle, Rex

Book - 2019

Living in poverty and dealing with abuse at home are a detrimental combination for Rex as he navigates sixth grade, with all its challenges of fitting in and making friends. Living in poverty and dealing with abuse at home are a detrimental combination for Rex as he navigates sixth grade, with all its challenges of fitting in and making friends. Show less

Living in poverty and dealing with abuse at home are a detrimental combination for Rex as he navigates sixth grade, with all its challenges of fitting in and making friends. Living in poverty and dealing with abuse at home are a detrimental combination for Rex as he navigates sixth grade, with all its challenges of fitting in and making friends. Show less

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Almost American Girl

Almost American Girl

An Illustrated Memoir

by Ha, Robin

Graphic Novel - 2020

Chuna is stunned when a family trip from Korea to Alabama transforms into permanent residency, new step-father and family included. In Alabama, she faces culture shock, bullying and homesickness. Chuna is stunned when a family trip from Korea to Alabama transforms into permanent residency, new step-father and family included. In Alabama, she faces culture shock, bullying and homesickness. Show less

Chuna is stunned when a family trip from Korea to Alabama transforms into permanent residency, new step-father and family included. In Alabama, she faces culture shock, bullying and homesickness. Chuna is stunned when a family trip from Korea to Alabama transforms into permanent residency, new step-father and family included. In Alabama, she faces culture shock, bullying and homesickness. Show less

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Playing With Fire

Playing With Fire

by Henry, April

Book - 2021

Natalia has been extra cautious since a house fire killed her little brother six years ago. So, when Wyatt invites her to go hiking, she doesn't think any...Show more Natalia has been extra cautious since a house fire killed her little brother six years ago. So, when Wyatt invites her to go hiking, she doesn't think anything bad will happen. But a wildfire breaks out, and their beautiful hike turns into a nightmare! Show less

Natalia has been extra cautious since a house fire killed her little brother six years ago. So, when Wyatt invites her to go hiking, she doesn't think any...Show more Natalia has been extra cautious since a house fire killed her little brother six years ago. So, when Wyatt invites her to go hiking, she doesn't think anything bad will happen. But a wildfire breaks out, and their beautiful hike turns into a nightmare! Show less

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