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• Single, Carefree, Mellow

  Stories

  Heiny, Katherine

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  "Essential reading for short story and fiction lovers, this is an exceptionally humorous collection by a talented new writer." -- Library Journal

• A Fresh Start

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  A collection of brilliant short stories from the best writers around. This collections contains original stories from Fanny Blake, Louise Candlish, Mike Gayle, Mari Hannah, Sophie Kinsella, Jojo Moyes, Adele Parks, Ian Rankin, Mahsuda Snaith and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Show Don't Tell

  Stories

  Sittenfeld, Curtis

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  "... Sittenfeld’s candor and matter-of-factness make for compellingly intimate and at times wildly funny reading. Astute, keen-eyed musings on lives well lived—and otherwise." -- Kirkus

• So Late in the Day

  Stories of Women and Men

  Keegan, Claire

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  "Keegan (Foster) imbues the three stories in her exquisite collection with the keen awareness of human fallibility characteristic of her previous work." -- Publishers Weekly

• What You Are Looking for Is in the Library

  a Novel

  Aoyama, Michiko, 1970-

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  "A delightful, gentle unfolding of stories that offer hope and joy to those who find themselves in a pivotal moment in life." -- Kirkus

• Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop

  Hwang, Po-rŭm

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  "Translated by Singaporean translator Shanna Tan, the prose makes for a breezy read and flows with a lightness befitting this uplifting slice-of-life novel." -- The Straits Times

• Natalie Tan's Book of Luck & Fortune

  Lim, Roselle

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  "Her prose is infectious, with a cinematic flair. Readers will fall in love with Natalie, her multifaceted supporting cast, and the sights, sounds, and smells of San Francisco. This bighearted and deeply-felt story stirs together mourning,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rosie Project

  Simsion, Graeme C.

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  "... this laugh-out-loud, feel-good story of unexpected joys, discovery and love." -- LibraryReads

• Miranda in Retrograde

  Layne, Lauren

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  "... a rich tale of self-discovery and empowerment, complete with a romance that readers will root for." -- Publishers Weekly

• The Teller of Small Fortunes

  Leong, Julie

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  "Leong does a good job of balancing adventure, friendship among endearing outsiders, and humor with a thoughtful exploration of immigrant struggle. This whimsical and heartfelt tale is sure to win admirers." -- Publishers Weekly

• Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting

  a Novel

  Pooley, Clare

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  "...each character still triumphs by the end. A soothing story where bad things happen yet are overcome, and friendship leads the way to personal acceptance and rebirth." -- Kirkus

• Attachments

  Rowell, Rainbow

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  "... engaging dialog and likable characters ..." -- Library Journal

• Read Bottom Up

  Shah, Neel

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  "... this book is so funny and witty, ..." --New York Times

• VPL Picks - Books for ESL - Poetry - Advanced Level — a staff-created list from Vancouver Public Library | Vancouver Public Library | BiblioCommons

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  This list of collections of short and “easy” poems was created by VPL's reading experts for upper intermediate and/or advanced English language learners.

• VPL Picks: Vancouver Poetry — a staff-created list from Vancouver Public Library | Vancouver Public Library | BiblioCommons

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  Vancouver has been a site of frenetic poetic activity since its incorporation, producing a lineage of amazing writers and collectives. For a small city, its poetic output has been tremendous and varied - from the Vancouver Poetry Society in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation