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• Platonic

  How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--friends

  Franco, Marisa G.,

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  Nonfiction. How do we make and keep friends in an era of distraction and burnout, especially in a society that often prioritizes romantic love at the expense of other relationships? In Platonic, Dr. Franco unpacks the latest findings about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chlorine

  Song, Jade,

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  Magical Realism. Ren is a mermaid looking back on her girlhood and humanity, coming to terms with the ways in which her family, friends, and professionals, and her own body have failed her. Having pushed through extreme athleticism and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Paris

  the Memoir

  Hilton, Paris, 1981-

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  Memoir. Insightful read about the original influencer, I learned a lot about miss Hilton. She may have been born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but her life was not all rainbows and unicorns. - Shane J., Charlestown Branch Library

• Albert's Quiet Quest

  Arsenault, Isabelle, 1978-

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  Children's Picture Book. Albert goes outside to read in peace and quiet because it's too noisy in the house. It's tranquil until every kid on the block decides to play in the alley and pester poor Albert! I liked this book, because I can…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting

  The Tragedy and The Glory of Growing Up; A Memoir

  Lynch, Evanna

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  Memoir. Actress and activist Evanna Lynch, best known for her role as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films, invites readers on a deeply personal and introspective journey. Through eloquent prose and candid anecdotes, Lynch explores the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wicked Bargain

  Novoa, Gabe Cole

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  Teen Fantasy. When Mar's father is taken by el Diablo, Mar finds a job with a new pirate crew. But in order to rescue their father, Mar will have to risk their new found family by learning to use the magic they've always kept hidden. This…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Master Slave Husband Wife

  An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom

  Woo, Ilyon

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  Nonfiction. The remarkable true story of Ellen and William Craft, who escaped slavery through daring, determination, and disguise, with Ellen passing as a wealthy, disabled white man and William posing as "his" slave. The Crafts' story is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ninth House

  Bardugo, Leigh

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  Fantasy. Yale freshman Alex Stern is out of place in more ways than one: the sole survivor of an unsolved multiple homicide and perpetually haunted by ghosts seemingly no one else can see, she was recruited by the mysterious Lethe House as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Henchmen of Zenda

  Charles, KJ

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  Ruritanian Romance. A queer retelling of The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope, from the point of view of the original book's antagonists. Henchmen of Zenda lovingly pokes fun at Prisoner of Zenda while fleshing out characters and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Roll Call

  Ostertag, Molly,

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  Children's Graphic Novel. Outsider Jess likes two things: her BFF Olivia and playing D&D. When Olivia starts to invite other kids to their new club, Jess realizes she needs to finally confront her insecurities and fear of change, or risk…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Turmeric Cookbook

  Discover the Health Benefits and Uses of Turmeric, With 50 Delicious Recipes

  Pisani, Nicole,

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  Nonfiction. Discover some of the many ways turmeric can be used in snacks, soups, vegetarian dishes, sweets, drinks, and more. This cookbook of 50 recipes, all including the "wonder root" that is turmeric, makes for a manageable and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cat + Gamer. Volume 1

  Nadatani, Wataru,

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  Teen Manga. Office worker by day, video gamer by night, Riko finds herself out of her depth when she takes in a stray cat. Riko's anxieties as a first-time pet owner echoed mine when I adopted my first cat, and she was such a relatable…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Many Fortunes of Maya

  Collier, Nicole D.,

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  Children's Fiction. Maya's summer was supposed to be great, but when a big change happens to her family she's not sure how to adjust. I loved learning all about this character, and I loved her family even more! - Maggie L., Central Library

• Boulder

  Baltasar, Eva,

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  Fiction. In the cold light of motherhood, a woman must decide whether her yearning for freedom can truly trump her yearning for love. Boulder is an unapologetic portrait of women, in love with each other and in love with themselves. -…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fullmetal Alchemist, Volume 01

  荒川弘, 1973-

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  Teen Manga. An experiment gone horrifically wrong causes teen alchemy prodigy Edward to lose his right arm and left leg, and his younger brother to lose his entire body -- but not before Edward binds his soul to a suit of armor. The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bad as I Wanna Be

  Rodman, Dennis, 1961-

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  Nonfiction. Dennis Rodman, aka The Worm, on his background, basketball career, fame. and the NBA. Also lifting weights and listening to Pearl Jam: this was published in 1996. A excellent throwback read, including for the design and layout.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Address Unknown

  a Novel

  Taylor, Kathrine Kressmann,

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  Fiction. Two German men lived in California where they ran an art gallery. In 1932, the Christian partner returned to Germany while the Jewish partner remained in California. Over the next year the two corresponded, and the dialogue…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big Swiss

  a Novel

  Beagin, Jen,

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  Fiction. Greta transcribes sessions of a sex therapist who calls himself Om. She falls for one of his clients whom Greta dubs "Big Swiss". Dog parks, bees, sex, and miniature donkeys all figure into this story. I laughed out loud often.…Read moreRead more of this annotation