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Lost Spells

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The Lost Spells (Hardcover)

By Robert MacFarlane, Jackie Morris
$26.00
ISBN: 9781487007799
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Published: Anansi International - October 27th, 2020

Phenomenal. I didn't think this pair of creators could outdo their previous book Lost Words, but they have. The illustrations are so beautiful; it feels like you could fall into the scenes. The poetry is fun, and haunting, and lyrical. Definitely the type of poetry that rumbles around in your head, so much so that you'll find yourself thinking of it time and time again. Unlike its predecessor, in a very travel-handy format!

Stacey

Legendborn

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Legendborn (The Legendborn Cycle #1) (Hardcover)

By Tracy Deonn
$19.99
ISBN: 9781534441606
Availability: Available to Order from Supplier: Arrives at Store in a Week(ish)
Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - September 15th, 2020

An incredibly inventive reimagining of Arthurian legend with a fierce female lead. Bubbling with magic, danger, and set with layered, nuanced plotlines. This is so good!!!

Stacey

The Four Profound Weaves

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The Four Profound Weaves (Paperback)

By R. B. Lemberg
$14.95
ISBN: 9781616963347
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Published: Tachyon Publications - September 1st, 2020

 

A deep meditation on gender and society, but built in the framework of a rich fantasy universe (I really can't wait to read more now). Its at times somber feel meshed well with my current sense of existential melancholy. But really, there's so much in such a small book. Including some necromancy! 

Stacey

Beetle and the Hollowbones

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Beetle & the Hollowbones (Paperback)

By Aliza Layne, Aliza Layne (Illustrator), Kristen Acampora (Assisted by), Natalie Riess (Assisted by)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781534441545
Availability: Available to Order from Supplier: Arrives at Store in a Week(ish)
Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - August 4th, 2020

SO CUTE. Lots of ghoulies, skeletons, love, and adorable illustrations. Also there's a brief glimpse of a pumpkin headed bookseller who stole my heart.

Stacey

Flyaway

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Flyaway (Hardcover)

By Kathleen Jennings
$19.99
It's Complicated--Contact Us for More Information
ISBN: 9781250260499
Published: Tordotcom - July 28th, 2020

 

A tangled story of dark folklore, wobbly truths, and girl power. The release date for this title was pushed way back, and I have been so excited to recommend it for months. The time is finally here!

 

Stacey

Just South of Home

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Just South of Home (Paperback)

By Karen Strong
$8.99
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ISBN: 9781534419391
Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - July 7th, 2020

 

Author Strong doesn't shy away from racial violence in this MG story, and she slams it out of the park. It's a chilling ghost story wrapped in an endearing tale of family and friendship. For kids who may not like reading non-fiction, this could be a good bridge towards discussions of White violence against Black bodies. Also all of the characters are just so adorable!

Stacey

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