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14 Fall Books To Curl Up With

FICTION

FACTORY GIRLS

by Michelle Gallen

A sensationally entertaining novel that’s deeper than it first appears. Full review >

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FICTION

THE NIGHT SHIP

by Jess Kidd

An ambitious, melancholy work of historical fiction that offers two wondrous young protagonists for the price of one. Full review >

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NONFICTION

A LINE IN THE WORLD

by Dorthe Nors ; translated by Caroline Waight ; illustrated by Signe Parkins

An intricate reckoning with a world that, despite our best attempts to tame it, remains elemental and wild. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

by Lauren Castillo ; illustrated by Lauren Castillo

An endearing and heartwarming journey to define family and self that will resonate deeply. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

FARMHOUSE

by Sophie Blackall ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall

A lovely, tender reimagining of people in a long-past time and place. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

YELLOW DOG BLUES

by Alice Faye Duncan ; illustrated by Chris Raschka

Like listening to a blues record while wrapped up in a homemade quilt sipping sweet tea. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

MY FADE IS FRESH

by Shauntay Grant ; illustrated by Kitt Thomas

This fun, powerful, and empowering tale belongs on every shelf. Full review >

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