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Bibliophile: Diverse Spines (Hardcover)

By Jamise Harper, Jane Mount, Jane Mount (Illustrator)

$18.95

ISBN: 9781797211916

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Published: Chronicle Books - November 2nd, 2021

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Are you friends with a book lover you're not sure how to stop for? We've got you covered! Following the huge success of Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany, writer and illustrator Jane Mount returns with Jamise Harper, the founder of Diverse Spines, to bring us a new rendition of the widely loved bookish drawings and recommendations. Filled to the brim with charming illustrations, Bibliophile: Diverse Spines seeks to introduce readers to marginalized writers, BIPOC-lead and -run bookstores, and of course, bookish recommendations from underrepresented creators. Check out this book for a good literary time!

Cindy

Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World (Hardcover)

By Benjamin Alire Sáenz

$19.99

ISBN: 9781534496194

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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - October 12th, 2021

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Benjamin Alire Sáenz delivers in the highly anticipated sequel to Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Everything in this book is beautifully executed. My copy has probably 70-100 sticky tabs on it because it is just beautifully poignant. Though the target audience of this book is young adults, I still think everyone needs to read Ari and Dante's story at least once in their lives. There is such stunning commentary on identity and relationships (paternal, platonic, romantic) and the characters experience life so wholly and candidly that it's hard to look away. This is a must read for fans of contemporary YA!

Cindy

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: A Novel (Paperback)

By Ocean Vuong

$18.00

ISBN: 9780525562047

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Published: Penguin Books - June 1st, 2021

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Ocean Vuong's On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous grapples with quite a lot, including the consequences of trauma, racism, homophobia, classism, addiction, war, and more. And yet, its execution is nothing short of masterful. The story follows Little Dog, a Vietnamese American boy who writes this story as a letter to his illiterate mother. The story unfolds as Little Dog experiences life--the ups, the downs, and those areas between where hope shines its wavering light in the cracks between closed doors.

Cindy

The Thing About Jellyfish (Paperback)

By Ali Benjamin

$8.99

ISBN: 9780316380843

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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - April 4th, 2017

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While everyone else believes that a drowning accident took Franny Jackson's life, her best friend Suzy Swanson is on a self-imposed mission to find the real culprit of her death. What is grief? When is it okay to let go? How do you move on? Ali Benjamin presents answers to all of these difficult questions in her stunning debut. Beautifully written and heartfelt to the core, The Thing About Jellyfish is the kind of book that you read as a kid and still remember years down the line.

Cindy

The Love Hypothesis (Paperback)

By Ali Hazelwood

$16.00

ISBN: 9780593336823

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Published: Berkley - September 14th, 2021

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Filled to the brim with quirky characters, witty dialogue, and the most unexpected setting (Stanford!), The Love Hypothesis is a beauty of a story. If you're looking for a fast read that manages to toe the line between uber-serious commentary and lighthearted fun, this unlikely contemporary romance between a struggling PhD student and the notorious professor who fails just about everyone in his path is definitely for you! (And don't worry, the scientific lingo is hilarious and easy to follow along, even for people (like myself) who are not very... STEM-inclined, let's just say.)

Cindy

Skyhunter (Skyhunter Duology #1) (Paperback)

By Marie Lu

$12.99

ISBN: 9781250802699

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Published: Square Fish - August 31st, 2021

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Maybe you know Marie Lu from the Legend series. Or the Warcross duology. But I'm willing to bet that Skyhunter, Marie's newest young adult sci-fi duology, has flown under your radar. Set in a military base and the midst of several warring countries, Skyhunter is full of dark twists and turns and thoughtful commentary on race, sexuality, and the consequences of colonization. The stakes are ridiculously high, the suspense a veil of smoke. Skyhunter is a must-read for fans of dystopian.

Cindy

The Right Swipe: A Novel (Paperback)

By Alisha Rai

$14.99

ISBN: 9780062878090

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Published: Avon - August 6th, 2019

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Rhiannon Hunter is living her best life as the CEO of Crush, a new-to-the-game dating app that has been skyrocketing with success. Unfortunately, all of her carefully constructed plans for acquiring Matchmaker (an industry rival to Crush) come crashing down when they announce their new ambassador: Samson Lima, a former football pro... and the guy who ghosted her. The Right Swipe is a lighthearted contemporary filled with thoughtful commentary on grief, grudges, and the consequences of broken trust. Alisha Rai absolutely nails the fine balance between conflict and comfort. You'll be rooting for Rhiannon and Samson from start to finish.

Cindy