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    PASSION BLUE

    NOV. 6, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

PASSION BLUE

by Victoria Strauss

A rare, rewarding, sumptuous exploration of artistic passion. Full review >

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    DARKWATER

    NOV. 1, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

DARKWATER

by Catherine Fisher

A dark but graceful parable of temptation, pride, revenge and hope; ideal for classroom reading. Full review >

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    HOME FRONT GIRL

    NOV. 1, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

HOME FRONT GIRL

by Joan Wehlen Morrison & edited by Susan Signe Morrison

A fine, insightful and sometimes moving journal composed by a wholly likable young woman—better than fiction. Full review >

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    NO MAN'S LAND

    NOV. 8, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

NO MAN'S LAND

by S.T. Underdahl

Learning to focus on others, even in times of stress, Dov shows that bravery comes in many forms. Full review >

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    VELVET

    NOV. 13, 2012

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    SACRIFICE

    NOV. 1, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SACRIFICE

by Cayla Kluver

Although true to its roots as a Harlequin novel, this tale rises above genre by including thought-provoking elements that... Full review >

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    ROCKOHOLIC

    NOV. 1, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ROCKOHOLIC

by C.J. Skuse

Overall, this engaging, surprisingly serious caper is rock-solid. Full review >

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    IT'S NOT ALL BLACK AND WHITE

    NOV. 1, 2012

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

IT'S NOT ALL BLACK AND WHITE

by St. Stephen's Community House

This book’s empowering message is that how we identify and express our racial heritage belongs to us. Full review >

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