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THE FIVE WOUNDSPerfectly rendered characters anchor a novel built around a fierce, flawed, and loving family. Full review >
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EARLY MORNING RISERA heartwarming novel with a small-town vibe that sparkles like wine sipped with friends under backyard fairy lights. Full review >
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WINTER IN SOKCHOby Elisa Shua Dusapin ; translated by Aneesa Abbas Higgins
A triumph. Full review >
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BROKEN HORSESAn intimate, life-affirming look at a musician whose artistic journey is far from over. Full review >
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THE WILD SILENCEby Raynor Winn
A memorable celebration of a “silent enmeshing of lives lived in unison,” a potent marriage of heart and mind. Full review >
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MY BROKEN LANGUAGEA beautifully written account of the importance of culture and family in a small but powerful community. Full review >
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KATE IN WAITINGFlips the script on battling over a boy in the best way possible. Full review >
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ZARA HOSSAIN IS HEREby Sabina Khan
A vivid account exploring issues many immigrant teens face. Full review >
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THE MARY SHELLEY CLUBAn atmospheric page-turner about loving scary movies, longing to belong, and uncovering the many masks people wear. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
FROM A WHISPER TO A RALLYING CRYby Paula Yoo
An accessible and compelling account of a tragedy that resonates through the decades. Full review >
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ARU SHAH AND THE CITY OF GOLDBeautifully written and a joy to read. Full review >
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IT DOESN'T TAKE A GENIUSby Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
An exceptional novel with broad appeal. Full review >
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RIVER MAGICA carefully constructed interweaving of reality and magic that will transport and delight. Full review >
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