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The Day the World Came to Town
by Jim DeFede
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Loved this story about actual events that took place in Canada on 9/11. Know so much about the events that took place in the U.S., but only had vague details about the impact of airspace being closed. Very interesting stories and a positive aspect of humanity on such a tragic day.

Under The Naga Tail
by Mae Bunseng Taing
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A gripping and heart-wrenching memoir that offers a firsthand account of survival during the Cambodian genocide. Brings to life the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime and the author's incredible journey of resilience, helpful in understanding this dark period of history

The Maid
by Nita Prose
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A whodunit with one twist after the next, and with an interesting, old soul as storyteller. Laugh, cry and test your skill at reading the characters and putting the puzzle together.

Shatter Me
by Tahereh Mafi
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Impossible to put down. Full of suspense and a good dystopian book. The main character Juliette is strong and powerful and I loved seeing her voice change throughout the book.

A Cosmology Of Monsters
by Shaun Hamill
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This novel blends horror and family drama in a way that really pulled me in. It follows a young boy named Noah as he navigates the eerie and dysfunctional world created by his father's obsession with building a haunted house, all while dealing with the complexities of his family's relationships. The mix of supernatural elements and deep emotional exploration kept me engaged, making it a haunting yet heartfelt read that lingers long after the last page.

This Could Be Us
by Kennedy Ryan
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This is the second book of Ryan’s Skyland series. While it does not seem imperative that you read them in order, I would say I enjoyed the first book “Before I Let Go” better. I liked how this book develops a character introduced in the first one and dives into her life. I do feel like there are parts of the story that is slow in building the climax of the plot, but overall Ryan’s attention to details always proves that every chapter is significant to the overall build up of what’s to come. I am excited to read the final book of the trilogy next, “Can’t Get Enough”

The Queen of Nothing
by Holly Black
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this book is for sure my favorite in the series. I could not stop reading! Jurdan is one of my favorite ships ever and the series is literally the epitome of enemies to lovers (especially in the fantasy genre) and I am sure to reread this series again. I was so invested in the book it physically hurt to finish it. all the description and emotion was so surreal I LOVED it.

Twenty-Four Seconds From Now...
by Jason Reynolds
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This book was relatable and I could not put it down. The main character, Neon has a funny personality and is perfectly written. The relationships among the teens and their families are well-written. This book persuaded me to read more by Jason Reynolds.

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.

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.
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