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Drama: A Graphic Novel
by Raina Telgemeier
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In the book Drama a girl named Callie is trying to figure out how to handle seventh grade. She deals with confusing crushes, middle school hardships, budding friendships, and tween hardships. The book explores different types of friendships, Callie's relationship with others around her, teamwork and much more. I really enjoyed reading this book and would give it five stars.

Ghosts
by Raina Telgemeier
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE Raina Telgemeir books and this one was no exception. Even though it was a very simple story, I loved experiencing Cat grow into her new town and get more comfortable with their obsessed with ghosts. This was an easy, fun read and I loved it.

A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel
by Madeleine L'Engle
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Kirkus reviewed, "A faithfully adapted graphic novel of the beloved 1962 classic, just in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary...(published in 2012)... With a keen eye, Eisner Award winner Larson (Mercury, 2010) doesn't stray a moment from L'Engle's original text...." (My previous review was erased when I hit the wrong key! Darn fingers!) Now, I have to re-read the original L'Engle novel - which I loved as a child in elementary school. And then there are so many movie versions! (some I hear are very disappointing...) and then...and ....TBD! (The downside of working in a Library/ Candy store? or Bakery?....I used to want to literally EAT poems and books and....reading cover to cover makes the imagery vivid but....)

BROKEN COUNTRY
by Clare Leslie Hall
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First time reading one of her books. This book was about a woman happily married to and gentle, kind husband. An accident happens on the farm they live on. Beth doesn't realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. The love story goes back and forth to her first love all those years ago to her present life. As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel's life, tensions rise with her husband Frank. The story involves passion, difficult choices and intense consequences. This novel is full of passion; unexpected surprises and I enjoyed every page.

All You Have to Do Is Call
by Kerri Maher
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I didn't know anything about the Janes, a group of (mostly) women in the 1970s in Chicago who worked to provide women with access to abortions at a time when it was illegal in the United States. This book is a fictional imagination of a group of women who may have participated in this type of network. I enjoyed the story and the history behind it and am eager to read more, particularly in light of the current legal and political environment in the United States.

A is for Alibi
by Susan Grafton
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Kinsley Millhone Mysteries Book 1 This book was my introduction to Susan Graftn, It was a fun read. I usually read heavier topics but this was a nice reprieve.

All Fours
by Miranda July
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Bold and humorous exploration of a woman's midlife journey, blending themes of desire, freedom, and the complexities of human connection. The story follows a semi-famous artist who, after leaving her family behind, embarks on a spontaneous cross-country trip from LA to New York. This detour leads her to a nondescript motel where she begins a transformative experience that challenges her perceptions of intimacy and identity. July's signature wit and keen observations shine through as she navigates the absurdities of life, particularly the nuances of aging and sexuality.

Say You'll Remember Me
by Abby Jimenez
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The heartbreaking truth of dealing with dementia coupled with the perfect love? Throw in some pets? Yes please!

The Fine Print
by Lauren Asher (Fiction writer)
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This book was filled with lots of deep connections amongst ghe characters. I enjoyed the way the characters were expressednin this book and also the way that the plot qas written. The book kept me really hooked on an I was able to finish it really quickly.

I Was Anastasia
by Ariel Lawhon
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For nearly 60 years, until her death in 1984, Polish born factory worker Franziska Schanzkowska offered solace and comfort to a grieving international community with her identity claim as Anastasia Romanov, the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas II, who was assinated in 1918. American author Ariel Lawhon has written this superb chronicle of Ms. Schanzkowska's daily struggles to achieve both the aristocratic status and the wealthy lifestyle with her impersonation of the tragic Russian teenager during the years 1917-1970. Everyday details of Anastasia's life are included in alternating chapters, culminating in the brutal execution of the Imperial family in July 1918. This is an exceptional historical novel: well-constructed and imaginatively crafted- and nearly impossible to set down, ever for an hour or so.
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