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Sonny's Blues
by James Baldwin
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Sonnys Blues by James Baldwin is a powerful exploration of pain, family, and redemption. Through the lens of jazz and brotherhood, Baldwin captures the struggle of Black identity, emotional repression, and the healing power of understanding and expression.

Smile
by Raina Telgemeier
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I worked at Middletown Library during this book's first wave of popularity and never got to read it because we literally couldn't keep it on the shelf. I see why it's popular, but it definitely feels like a prequel to the next one, since it ends juuuuust as she finds her passion for drawing.

Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban
by J. K. Rowling
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in the series. In this book Harry Potter is going into his third year at Hogwarts. A man named Sirius Black who was an escaped prisoner from Azkaban. Sirius is believed to be one of Lord Voldemort's allies. This book was very entertaining and I definitely recommend this book and the whole series to read. I rate this book five stars.

A Rose For Emily
by William Faulkner
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A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner is a haunting Southern Gothic tale of isolation, control, and resistance to change. Faulkner’s nonlinear storytelling builds suspense, revealing a chilling portrait of Emily Grierson’s tragic life and twisted legacy.

The Unhoneymooners
by Christina Lauren
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I absolutely loved this book, such a fun and flirty read.

Bear
by Julia Phillips
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Julia Phillips's Bear focuses on 2 sisters, Samantha and Elena. Both sisters are stuck in low wage, menial jobs while taking care of their very sick mother. They grow up on an isolated island of the coast of Washington. As adults that glorious Northwest paradise has since turned into a depressing, bleak existence. When suddenly, almost magically a large, wild bear walks onto their property and changes everything.

Native Son
by Richard Wright
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An in-depth analysis of white/black relations. of how societal forces can impact behaviors in ways that are difficult to explain individualistically. I can see why this book is such a classic.

The Villa
by Rachel Hawkins
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I got this book from the library, and two days ago I got a notice saying it would expire in 2 days. I was going to return it, but then I got bored in class once, and I started reading it and liked it. I am really happy I read it because it is my first 5-star read of the year. This book made me feel the same way Daisy Jones & the Six made me feel. That feeling is manipulation. Both of these books made me feel that they were based on real stories, and I am shocked that it is not. I like the different pieces of media we read, such as Em's point of view, Mari's letters, podcasts, books, websites, and more. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries and thrillers.

Passion Project London sperry
by Bennet taylor
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Heartfelt blend of romantic comedy and emotional independence. It shines on the portrayal of friendship and the beauty of rediscovery!

Angela's Ashes
by Frank McCourt
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This book is narrated by the author, Frank McCourt. To say he lived a life of tragedy is putting it mildly. Throughout it all, he continued to move forward and see positivity and never gave up. Well worth a listen.
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