Fiction

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky (Hardcover)

By Kwame Mbalia

$14.39

ISBN: 9781368039932

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Published: Rick Riordan Presents - October 15th, 2019

Tristan Strong is a book about memory & storytelling, a clever reimagining of African & black American mythology, & a fun, fast-paced ride! Boxer Tristan feels he's failed his best friend & let down his family. When he accidentally punches a hole to another world, he'll have to rediscover his strength as he fights alongside legends like John Henry, Brer Rabbit, & Anansi. Tristan's voice is tough, tender, & hilarious; his story will appeal to adventure lovers of all ages.

Kate

This Was Our Pact

This Was Our Pact (Paperback)

By Ryan Andrews

$11.99

ISBN: 9781626720534

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Published: First Second - June 11th, 2019

A stunning magical journey and a certain contender for best illustrated book of the year.

Sheer magical wonder.

Marika

Cog

Cog (Hardcover)

By Greg van Eekhout, Beatrice Blue (Illustrator)

$13.59

ISBN: 9780062686077

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Published: HarperCollins - October 1st, 2019

Wall-E meets The Wild Robot in this adventure about five robots on a mission to rescue their inventor from the corporation that controls them all. This book is smart, funny, and will warm the cockles of your human heart.

Rebecca

Our Wayward Fate

Our Wayward Fate (Hardcover)

By Gloria Chao

$15.19

ISBN: 9781534427617

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Published: Simon Pulse - October 15th, 2019

In the mood for feelings? This book has got you covered, with family drama, a reasonable amount of angst, and an unlikely love between the only two Taiwanese kids in town.

Sarah

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel (Paperback)

By Robin Sloan

$13.60

ISBN: 9781250037756

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Published: Picador - September 24th, 2013

This is the most fun I've had with a book in a while. There's a charming bookstore, bookstore owner, and the Illuminati (not really). And a little bit of booky/techy/nerdy romance. What more could you ask for?

Sinny

Empress of Forever

Empress of Forever: A Novel (Paperback)

By Max Gladstone

$15.19

ISBN: 9780765395818

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Published: Tor Books - June 18th, 2019

This has all the space pirates and all-powerful tyrannical empires you could want, with added nuance and social commentary. This book shifts from corporate thriller to space opera with exceptional grace, and gives us the brilliant, analytical, difficult to impress Vivian Liao as our guide. Plus, it's just a ton of fun.

Shana

Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts

Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts (Hardcover)

By Kate Racculia

$20.80

ISBN: 9780358023937

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Published: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - October 8th, 2019

This quirky treasure hunt through Boston, filled with lovable and eccentric characters, is so much fun. (Also check out Kate Racculia's earlier book Bellweather Rhapsody for Rabbit's teenage years.)

Katie

Parade

Parade: A Folktale (Paperback)

By Hiromi Kawakami, Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

$9.56

ISBN: 9781593765804

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Published: Soft Skull Press - November 5th, 2019

A slim, surprising story, Kawakami weaves folklore with a classic school story, bringing back the unsettling feeling of pre-pubescent reality, in which the surreal mix of the imaginary and the tortures of other children are normal. Spooky and strange, this book will leave you wanting more.

Marika