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• The Sellout

  Beatty, Paul,

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  Mary Lou (Maverick): I loved the shock of this book. I loved that I had to re-read sentences, and I loved that it took me to a place I’ve never been before. This book is not for everyone. If you aren’t willing to step outside of your comfort zone,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

  Sáenz, Benjamin Alire,

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  Elissa (Brook Hollow): Elegantly written and tender, this story is about coming of age on the border and finding love in unexpected places.

• Hello World

  Being Human in the Age of Algorithms

  Fry, Hannah,

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  Elissa (Brook Hollow): In this accessible and important book, mathematician Hannah Fry demystifies the machines around us by offering an understanding of the programming behind them.

• Borderline

  the Arcadia Project

  Baker, Mishell,

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  Cristine (Johnston): A well-written mystery that offers an unusual protagonist who is physically disabled and suffering from a mental illness. The author--who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder herself--does a good job of weaving…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Invisible Library

  Cogman, Genevieve,

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  Cristine (Johnston): I really liked the basic premise of Library outside of space and time with Librarians who are tasked with finding rare editions to bring back to the Library for protection and study. Of course, things aren't quite that simple.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ada's Violin

  the Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay

  Hood, Susan, 1954-

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  Cristine (Johnston): The illustrations are vivid, colorful and a wonderful addition to the text. The text tells the uplifting story in a clear and inspiring way. I can understand why the book has been so praised.

• The One

  a Novel

  Marrs, John (Freelance journalist),

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  Tracey (Tobin): Marrs’ title has a futuristic spin but it’s plausible that it could happen in the near future. People provide a DNA sample to a dating service that matches them up with their perfect mate based on their DNA. 5 characters seek out…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Immortalists

  a Novel

  Benjamin, Chloe,

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  Monica (Johnston): Benjamin draws in the reader with an interesting plot twist - four siblings know the date of their death according to a fortune teller - yet what they do with that information is the real driving force of her narrative. Thought…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Something in the Water

  a Novel

  Steadman, Catherine,

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  Monica (Johnston): A dreamy honeymoon takes a wicked turn in Bora Bora where “something in the water” forces the couple to keep secrets, make a devious plan and ultimately risk their lives.

• Believe Me

  a Novel

  Delaney, JP,

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  Monica (Johnston): While working as a paid decoy for divorce lawyers, Claire gets mixed up in a murder mystery page-turner that includes an attractive widower who might manipulate her to reveal her own shady past.

• Where the Crawdads Sing

  Owens, Delia,

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  Monica (Johnston): Through a series of unfortunate events, Kya becomes the mythic North Carolina “Marsh Girl” who finds comfort in mother nature and avoids most human contact. Her story is further complicated when one of the young men who are drawn…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

  a Novel

  Green, Hank,

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  Monica (Johnston): April May is the center of the widely speculative event of “The Carls”. The large unknown statues suddenly appear all over the world and April May just happens to be there as the first to document their existence throwing her into…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Becoming

  Obama, Michelle, 1964-

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  Monica (Johnston): A moving conversation with an important historical figure who acknowledges her position and the responsibilities that come with the title “First Lady.” The first chapters are a bit slow but worth the buildup once Obama hits the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mortal Engines

  Reeve, Philip,

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  David (Central): I picked this up to read before the movie came out and I’m glad I did. The book is a lot of fun and the fun continues in the series. “Municipal Darwinism” survives as the Earth begins to heal itself from the 60-minute war. Yet the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fat for Fuel

  a Revolutionary Diet to Combat Cancer, Boost Brain Power, and Increase Your Energy

  Mercola, Joseph,

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  David (Central): A good overview for anyone with keto fever. I jumped on the keto diet bandwagon last year and my health has improved. All the tricks of the diet are here from avocados to MCT oil to pecans. Short version… 20 net carbs a day. Goobye…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• See You Again in Pyongyang

  a Journey Into Kim Jong Un's North Korea

  Jeppesen, Travis, 1979-

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  Nicholas (Great Northwest): Written by the first American ever permitted to study in the infamously cloistered North Korea, Travis Jeppesen’s in-depth exploration of the hermit kingdom’s many idiosyncrasies is utterly fascinating. The extent to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Journey of Little Charlie

  Curtis, Christopher Paul,

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  Amy (Cody): Little Charlie Bobo’s family is known for their bad luck—they’re a poor white family living in 1850s South Carolina, barely making enough from their farm to keep it—but that luck goes from bad to terrible when Charlie’s father dies in a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy

  Lee, Mackenzi,

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  Amy (Cody): Felicity Montague isn’t like other girls, or so she tells herself. She has dreams—of practicing medicine and living an independent life—that other young noble ladies just aren’t interested in. The problem is that, in 1720-whenever, men…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Exit Stage Left

  the Snagglepuss Chronicles

  Russell, Mark, 1971-

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  Amy (Cody): This isn’t your father’s Snagglepuss. Following in the footsteps of Mark Russell’s incisive reinvention of The Flintstones, The Snagglepuss Chronicles imagines a Truman Capote-esque backstory to everyone’s favorite fuzzy pink lion. A…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• X-Men Red. 1, The Hate Machine

  Taylor, Tom, 1978-

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  Amy (Cody): Jean Grey is back from the dead, but the world she left behind in 2004 is nothing like the 2018 she returns to. The political landscape is ever more fractured, and distrust of people who are different—including mutants like the X-Men—has…Read moreRead more of this annotation