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• Fourth Wing

  Yarros, Rebecca,

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  "Basically How to Train Your Dragon but for adults. If you've seen it on BookTok, I can confirm it lives up to the hype!" - Amanda

• The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

  a Novel

  Chakraborty, S. A.,

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  Recommended by Jen

• Ander and Santi Were Here

  a Novel

  Garza Villa, Jonny,

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  "A super timely YA love story that is beautifully written and, at times, laugh out loud funny!" - Allison

• And Put Away Childish Things

  Tchaikovsky, Adrian, 1972-

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  "A darkly funny and spooky send-up of a certain classic children's book series... you know, the one with the wardrobe." - Annaka

• Friday I'm in Love

  Garrett, Camryn,

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  "The relationship in this book was very cute, I found the teenage characters to be realistic and likeable, and I thought the main character's relationship with her mom was realistic and relatable. Fun read for Pride Month.... or anytime!" - Aaryn

• Belle of the Ball

  Costa, Mari,

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  "A fun, hilarious, and queer take on the classic jock/cheerleader/nerd love triangle with a few twists you might not expect. It's beautifully illustrated and short enough for a one-sitting read: a perfect dose of good vibes and teenage drama for a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• They Hate Each Other

  Woody, Amanda,

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  "Don't let the cover fool you, this looks like a fluffy romance on the surface, but it definitely packs an emotional punch. Plus, who doesn't love two chaotic bisexuals fake dating even though they are sworn enemies?" - Amanda

• The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich (a Graphic Novel)

  Muniz, Deya,

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  Recommended by Jen

• Feed These People

  Slam-dunk Recipes for Your Crew

  Hatmaker, Jen,

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  "Lots of pictures, great recipes!" - Erik

• Walking in My Joy

  Stories From on My Way to Happy

  Lewis, Jenifer, 1957-

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  "It's a little raw, but Jenifer does a great job of sharing stories about her life." - Andres

• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

  Mandanna, Sangu,

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  "Whimsical and sweet. The perfect cozy romance with a dash of magic." - Lindsay

• Sea of Tranquility

  a Novel

  Mandel, Emily St. John, 1979-

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  "More relaxed sci-fi that focuses on the impact of time travelers on varying points of the timeline. Beautifully written and easily can be finished in one sitting (whether you intend to or not)." - Jake

• Demon in the Wood

  a Shadow and Bone Graphic Novel

  Bardugo, Leigh,

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  "If you get the graphic novel and the audiobook at the same time and listen while you read, it's amazing! There is a full cast doing the narration." - Heather

• Babel

  or the Necessity of Violence : An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution

  Kuang, R. F. (Rebecca F.),

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  "Historical fiction with a dose of magical realism that's a language-lover's dream." - Rob

• The Lincoln Highway

  Towles, Amor,

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  "This tale of two brothers is a fantastic journey into the American 1950s filled with richly imagined characters and themes, multi-layered writing, and a fascinating storyline. Fans of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility won't be at all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shards of Earth

  Tchaikovsky, Adrian, 1972-

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  "Space pirates? Who needs much more? But, if you do, then how about unknown, massive beings that can destroy entire planets in seconds. Enough? It should be!" - Jake

• Shuggie Bain

  Stuart, Douglas, 1976-

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  "It was absolutely interesting and not too depressing." - Elise

• American Panda

  Chao, Gloria, 1986-

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  "The character development was great—I really loved the main character in particular, her roommate, and her brother, and while I didn't exactly LIKE the main character's parents—they were pretty infuriating—I loved the way they were written." - Aaryn

• The Ninth Hour

  McDermott, Alice,

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  "This book had the potential to be mired in grief and become deeply depressing, but it stepped much lighter than that. There are multiple little secret plots carried out my nuns and generations of family intrigue! To be honest I picked it up because…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Star Wars. From a Certain Point of View

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  "This book made my teenage Star Wars-loving soul very happy. Super fans like me who can remember the original Star Wars movie scene-for-scene and sometimes word-for-word will love all the references and allusions." - Aaryn