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• The Hate U Give

  Thomas, Angie

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  Lauren @ Mission and Caitlin @ Joel D. Valdez: Lauren said "Timely, moving, and insightful – a story about race, family, identity, police brutality, and learning to do what’s right even when it’s hard." Caitlin commented, "I had no idea THUGLIFE was…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Never Caught

  the Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge

  Dunbar, Erica Armstrong

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  Tenecia @ Sahuarita and Pam @ Nanini: Tenecia found it fascinating to learn about the truth behind one of our nation’s founding father’s refusal to give up his slaves, his actions to circumvent the laws of the nation he was leading, and he and his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Will Not Eat You

  Lehrhaupt, Adam

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  Mira @ Dusenberry-River: I love dragons and veiled threats.

• The Trials of Morrigan Crow

  Townsend, Jessica, 1985-

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  Michelle in the Collection Development Office: My favorite read because of a giant talking cat, a cursed child and the magical world building.

• Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind

  Ross, Ann B.

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  Sally @ Nanini: The humor comes from Miss Julia’s internal discussions with herself; doing what’s proper & expected or doing what’s right. First in a series.

• Sour Heart

  Stories

  Zhang, Jenny

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  Em @ Joel D. Valdez Main: It is gorgeously written and poetic and funny and made me cringe at parts and then stuck with me for a long time after reading it.

• The Rules of Magic

  Hoffman, Alice

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  Shawn @ El Rio: This book has her trademark magical realism and enjoyable writing style. It is a prequel to her much-loved title Practical Magic. …Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hidden Life of Trees

  What They Feel, How They Communicate : Discoveries From a Secret World

  Wohlleben, Peter, 1964-

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  Sharon @ Joel D. Valdez Main: Based in science but a telling reminder that a living thing is living. (It resonated with me so much that I bought a copy.)

• Turtles All the Way Down

  Green, John, 1977-

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  Kylie @ Kirk-Bear Canyon: This book accurately portrays modern-day teenagers and gives insight into the complications that come with mental health and relationships, both platonic and romantic.

• Sons and Soldiers

  the Untold Story of the Jews Who Escaped the Nazis and Returned With the U.S. Army to Fight Hitler

  Henderson, Bruce B., 1946-

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  Deborah @ Joel D Valdez Main: I am very interested in World War II history and Holocaust literature, especially books like this which tell a unique story about the people who fought to defeat Nazism.

• They Called Me Dragon

  a Narrative Account of My Adventures on the Planet Earth

  Gibbs, Gail Ann

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  Amy @ Oro Valley: An alien being, who happens to look exactly like a dragon, is seen by human villagers during the Dark Ages. The humans deify him, which has awkward consequences.

• Loving Eleanor

  a Novel

  Albert, Susan Wittig

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  Kara @ Joyner-Green Valley: It is a novel based on actual letters written by ER and AP political reporter Lorena Hickok—Hick, to each other throughout their romantic relationship and friendship. I'd give it 4 stars!

• Akata Witch

  Okorafor, Nnedi

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  Adia @ Santa Rosa: Appropriate for ALL ages, and the magic is fantastic. also, it shows how our differences can be empowering and our strengths.

• Love the World

  Parr, Todd

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  Toby @ Joel D Valdez: In his typical sweet and whimsical style, Todd Parr shows us that in our great big world, there is always love.

• Exit West

  Hamid, Mohsin, 1971-

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  Nancy @ Dusenberry-River: Sci-Fi-ish but leading us to consider great ideas for the world's future.

• The Name of the Wind

  Rothfuss, Patrick, 1973-

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  Teresa @ Joel D Valdez: I enjoyed reading a new author, and a new bildungsroman, with not a huge amount of romance.

• The Wicked + the Divine. Vol. 1, The Faust Act

  Gillen, Kieron

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  Diana @ Oro Valley: It has an interesting premise, beautiful artwork, and plenty of LGBT characters.

• The eagle huntress

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  Louise @ Martha Cooper: Awesome story, sweepingly beautiful landscape! Love the family and the eagles!

• Montana

  Florio, Gwen, 1955-

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  Ivonne @ Valencia: I enjoyed this book, because I loved following the protagonist around—a tough and fearless chick—as she navigated a murder, a lost friendship, and a new life in the woodlands of Montana with flashbacks to her former life abroad.

• Console Wars

  Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation

  Harris, Blake J.

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  Christopher @ Oro Valley: It's a very informative book that detailed how Nintendo became the giant video game company that it is today and how Nintendo turned the tides after the video game crash in the 80's due to Atari shipping out buggy games.…Read moreRead more of this annotation