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The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
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This is one of my son’s favorite books. He loves basketball. This book is great because the game descriptions are very exciting and realistic. -
Short by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Angel says:
This book is super cute and heartwarming. I really enjoyed it.Tracy says:
This is a charming, feel-good read brimming with appealing characters and relationships. I loved Julia’s authentic, curious narrative voice and the moments of unexpected humor. -
The Warden’s Daughter by Jerry Spinelli
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This book has some complex characters. It is suspenseful with some surprising twists! -
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
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Four orphans who refuse to lose what little remains are pulled even closer together in the midst of a mystery. -
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
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Curiosity can be dangerous but how boring would life be if we weren’t curious? Some of the best friendships are built on curiosity. -
Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
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Sometimes the best breed of friend comes from extraordinary circumstances.Steph S. says:
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A story of a boy and his reluctance to have an imaginary friend, especially a giant cat named Crenshaw. This story proves the importance of friendship, real or imagined. -
Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy
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A clever and funny story of acceptance and self discovery. -
Everneath by Brodi Ashton
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This dark reimagining of the Persephone/Hades myth kept me enthralled from page one. Experience the Underworld as you never have before! -
Undertow by Michael Buckley
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This is like no other dystopian novel you have read or will ever read! A wildly imaginative and gripping story of the end of life as we know it. -
In the After by Demitria Lunetta
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There is not a single safe moment in this achingly surreal dystopian about alien invasion. This world will terrify you and keep you on the edge of your seat. -
Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan
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I’m a sucker for flawed heroines, and Tiernan has nailed that trope with this book. I devoured all three in the trilogy within a matter of days! -
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
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I enjoy when authors put a twist on an everyday, ordinary thing at the hands of an imagined government – like Oliver has done here in a world where love is illegal. -
We Are Okay by Nina LaCour
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This story of friendship, love, loss, grief, and the discovery of one’s true self will stay with me for a long time. Have the tissues handy! -
Birthmarked by Caragh O’Brien
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Fans of The Hunger Games will love this story of a strong, stubborn girl in a desperate and failing world. This riveting book will make you question everything. -
Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight
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I absolutely LOVED this book! It was so exciting to read both perspectives, knowing that Amelia dies but being able to see what was happening in her life while searching for answers with Kate. -
The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood
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A parallel story that eventually intersects. Two women struggle with love and what being a woman is, in each of their respective times. -
Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye
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This darkly humorous gothic fiction shares many similarities with the classic Jane Eyre, including rich detail and complex characters. However, make no mistake, this Jane is out for revenge. -
Margaret the First by Danielle Dutton
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This historical fiction is about a very real person, Margaret Cavendish. When women were meant to be at home, “Mad Madge” took the literary world by storm. An intriguing look at an intriguing woman! -
The Hesitant Heiress by Dawn Crandall
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The classic feel of these inspirational historical romances will have you thinking they were written decades ago. The settings are detailed and the characters are fascinating and relatable. -
Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans De Waal
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De Waal’s cross species study of cognition is amazing, even to a layman like me. Sure to make you think twice when talking to your pets or walking through the zoo. -
The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams
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An inside look into the world of the Dalai Lama and his friend Desmond Tutu. An inspiring read about the simple joys of life. -
Grunt by Mary Roach
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A scientific look at the military. However, those not interested in science or the military are still going to find this quick read illuminating! -
Those Girls by Chevy Stevens
Beth says:
Three teenage sisters are forced to flee into the night and fend for themselves, but what happens to them changes the girls forever. 18 years later, one of the girls disappears. Could this be related to that night?Stephanie L. says:
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I would recommend this to any thriller lover. I could not put it down! She keeps you horrified but wanting more. -
Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel
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This sequel picks up where Sleeping Giants left off—large pieces of what ends up to be a giant robot are buried all over the Earth, and a team of scientists has been tasked to put it together and see what it can do. But who left it here? And why? -
Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel
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A child named Rose Franklin falls into a hole and lands on a gigantic metal hand. Years later, Rose is the scientist in charge of the hand and the discovery of other metal body parts buried all over the world. Who did this and why? -
Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight
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The body of a newborn baby has been found in the woods, and a fledgling reporter is assigned the story. As she digs for the truth, she finds secrets about the town and about herself. You can hide from the past, but you can never really bury it, can you?? -
After Anna by Alex Lake
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An abducted child is returned after one week with no memory of her ordeal. This book races to the end with a great twist! -
Her Every Fear by Peter Swanson
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Londoner Kate Priddy agrees to swap apartments with a distant Boston cousin. Soon after her arrival, a neighbor is found murdered, and Kate is drawn into the aftermath–wondering if her cousin is the culprit. Lots of great twists! -
Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
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Quirky characters make this book fun for a summer read! -
The Cove by Catherine Coulter
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This book drew me in, kept me guessing, and had the romance and “feel good” vibes I like. It is fast-paced and takes you on a wild ride, but the good guys prevail in a very satisfying conclusion. It really hooked me on the series.