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Best Offer Wins by Marisa KashinoAn insanely competitive housing market. A desperate buyer on the edge. In Marisa Kashino's darkly humorous debut novel, Best Offer Wins, the white picket fence becomes the ultimate symbol of success—and obsession. How far would you go for the house of your dreams? Dark, biting, and laugh-out-loud funny, Best Offer Wins is a propulsive debut and a razor-sharp exploration of class, ambition, and the modern housing crisis. Also available on Libby |
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A novel about a missing teenage boy, cases of fluid and mistaken identity, and the transformative power of boxing. It's the summer of 1998, and there's a new face on the scene at Terry Tucker's Boxing Gym. Sixteen-year-old Nathaniel has never felt comfortable in his own skin, but under the tutelage of a swaggering, Haitian-born ex-fighter named David Dalice, he begins to come into his own. Then one night he vanishes, leaving little trace behind. More than a decade later, Nathaniel's uncle Bob receives a shocking tip, propelling him to open his own investigation into his nephew's disappearance. The resulting search involves gymgoers past and present, including a down-on-his-luck twin and his opportunistic brother; a rookie cop determined to prove herself; and Alexis Cepeda, a promising lightweight. Bobbing and weaving across the ever-shifting canvas of a changing country, The Slip is an audacious, daring look at sex and race in America that builds to an unforgettable collision in the center of the ring. |
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Such Great Heights: the complete cultural history of the indie rock explosion by Chris DevilleHowever you found your way into indie rock, once you were a listener, it felt like being part of a secret club of people who had discovered something special, something secret, something superior. Music journalist Chris DeVille captures this cultural moment, from the early aughts until the 2010s as streaming rocks the industry and changed music forever. DeVille covers the gamut of bands like Arcade Fire, TV on the Radio, LCD Soundsystem, Haim, Pavement, and Imogen Heap, and touches on pop culture moments. Available as an eAudiobook on Libby |
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Song of the SeaWhen Saoirse and Ben's mother mysteriously disappears into the ocean, the two children go on an epic journey to find out the truth about her, and in the process, discover mystical secrets about both their mother and Saoirse herself. Available to watch on Blu-ray or read as a graphic novel |
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Beasts of the Sea by Iida TurpeinenA sweeping tale about a fateful encounter between man and nature spanning three centuries. In 1741, a naturalist joins Captain Bering's expedition to scout out a sea route from Asia to America. Plagued with hardships, captain and crew never reach their goal, but they do make a unique discovery, a gentle giant that will be named for the young explorer who described it: Steller's sea cow. In 1859, the governor of the Russian territory of Alaska sends his men to recover the skeleton of the massive marine mammal rumored to have vanished a hundred years before. Finally, in 1952, the Museum of Zoology assigns its most talented restorer the task of refurbishing the antique skeleton. A breathtaking literary achievement and an adventure that crosses continents and centuries, This is a tale of grand ambition, the quest for knowledge, and the urge to resurrect what humankind has, in its ignorance, destroyed.
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The Fragile Threads of Power by V. E. SchwabAs two royals fight to keep their crowns amidst old friends and new enemies in fantastical realms connected by a single city--London--a girl with an unusual magical ability comes into possession of a device that could bring them together or unravel it all.
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The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone by Jaclyn MoriartyJaclyn Moriarty returns with her first middle-grade novel, a buoyantly high-spirited fantasy adventure. Bronte Mettlestone is ten years old when her parents are killed by pirates. This does not bother her particularly: her parents ran away to have adventures when she was a baby. Now, however, her parents have left detailed instructions for Bronte in their will. She travels the kingdoms delivering gifts to ten other aunts, but as she travels from aunt to aunt, Bronte suspects there might be more to this journey than the simple delivery of treasure. Also available on Hoopla as an eAudiobook |
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Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon by Kelly ThompsonDiana of Themyscira was not raised in paradise, but instead was exiled to the underworld as a baby and raised by an enemy. Darkness and exile did not destroy her; instead, they made her all the stronger. Long denied her Amazonian heritage, Diana has finally reached the time for her to rejoin the surface world. Armed with new weapons forged in Hell, and a mission that looks a bit more like justice than peace, Diana will not be stopped on her quest to save the world and discover her place in it, even if that means carving it herself! Available on Hoopla |
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Checked Out by Katie FricasIn which a queer library worker searches for love, artistic validation in New York City, and the perfect book. Checked Out is at once a valentine to libraries and New York, and the story of an artist working to make her dreams come true. Drawn in a delightfully vivacious style, it buzzes with Katie Fricas's vibrant energy, quick wit, and storytelling aplomb.
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Isolaby Allegra GoodmanHeir to a fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of prosperity and gentility. When she is orphaned, her guardian spends her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to New France. Isolated and afraid, Marguerite befriends her guardian's servant and the two develop an intense attraction. But when their relationship is discovered, they are abandoned on a small island with no hope for rescue. Once a child of privilege who dressed in gowns and laced pearls in her hair, Marguerite finds herself at the mercy of nature. As the weather turns, blanketing the island in ice, she discovers a faith she'd never before needed. Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine. Also available on Libby |
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Rhythm's Blues by Kimberly BrownBeing the girlfriend of a successful rapper isn't all it's cracked up to be. Rhythm Baker held it down for Raheem without much complaining. After moving across the country to support his career and their relationship. Feeling disrespected, unappreciated, and unheard, she moves out of the home they share, ending their relationship. When Channing Watson, a renowned music producer meets Rhythm by chance, a one-night stand becomes inevitable. Though she thought it was over, Rhythm and Channing continue to run into each other, and feelings become just as inevitable as the night of passion they shared. Rhythm and Channing's connection grows deeper as they navigate a potential fallout that's sure to come. Ultimately, Rhythm is ready to move on and be happy, but will the solace she finds in Channing's presence eventually be ruined? Available on Hoopla as an eAudiobook |
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Sift: the elements of great baking by Nicola LambJAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER - An informative, enriching, and delicious guide to baking that combines easy-to-follow, science-based advice with 100 reliable recipes for both novices and more experienced bakers, from the renowned pastry chef behind the Kitchen Projects newsletter. Gorgeous photos accompany every recipe and the infographic-style illustrations help home bakers easily grasp the hows and whys of baking so they can tackle any project with confidence.
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Strange Pictures by UketsuThe spine-tingling triumphant international debut that has taken Japan by storm--an eerie fresh take on mystery-horror in which a series of seemingly innocent pictures draws you into a disturbing web of unsolved mysteries and shattered psyches. Structured around nine childlike drawings, each holding a disturbing clue, Uketsu invites readers to piece together the mystery behind each and the over-arching backstory that connects them all.
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