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Past perfect life by Elizabeth EulbergSeventeen-year-old Ally is focused on college scholarship applications, spending time with her widowed father, friends, and possible boyfriend, when she learns that everything she knows about herself is a lie. Available in the library
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Spin the dawn by Elizabeth LimDisguising herself as a boy to compete for the position of imperial tailor, Maia must somehow complete the impossible task of sewing three magic gowns for the emperor's bride-to-be from the sun's laughter, the moon's tears, and the blood of stars. Available in the library
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The best lies by Sarah LyuTold in alternating timelines, seventeen-year-old Remy Tsai's boyfriend, Jack, is shot by her best friend, Elise, and while police investigate, Remy probes her memories for the truth of their friendship. Available in the library
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| Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy RibayWhat it’s about: Filipino American Jay is shocked and grief-stricken by the murder of his Filipino cousin, Jun -- how could someone like Jun get mixed up in the vigilante violence of President Duterte’s war on drugs? Fed up with his secretive family, Jay travels from the U.S. to the Philippines in search of answers.
Who it’s for: readers in search of gripping family drama and unflinching, own voices insights into Filipino politics and growing up bicultural. Audiobook on RB Digital |
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| Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret RogersonWelcome to: Summershall, one of the Great Libraries of Austermeer, where sword-wielding apprentice librarian Elizabeth guards the grimoires, magical books that can transform into deadly monsters.
What happens: After a horrifying attack on the library leaves Elisabeth branded a traitor, she reluctantly teams up with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn and his demonic servant, Silas, to uncover and confront the true threat.
For fans of: epic adventures, inventive systems of magic, and smoldering love stories. Available in the library |
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| Adnan's Story: The Search for Truth and Justice After Serial by Rabia ChaudryThe crime: the 1999 murder of high school senior Hae Min Lee, for which her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
The aftermath: Adnan has always claimed to be innocent, and author Rabia Chaudry raises issues about the investigation and trial that might make you wonder if justice has truly been served.
Media buzz: If you remember Adnan’s case from the podcast Serial, you won’t want to miss the depth of detail in this compelling read. Audiobook on RB digital |
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| The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka SlaterThe crime: In November of 2013, Sasha (a white, agender, middle-class teen) and Richard (a black, cisgender, disadvantaged teen) were riding a public bus in Oakland, California, when Richard set Sasha's skirt on fire.
The aftermath: In The 57 Bus, journalist Dashka Slater takes you beyond those bare facts, presenting an up-close look at the two teens' lives, both before and after the crime.
Who it’s for: anyone interested in complicated questions of privilege, empathy, and justice. Available in the library Audiobook on RB Digital eBook on Overdrive |
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| Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James SwansonThe crime: the 1865 assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln by actor John Wilkes Booth.
The aftermath: This suspenseful, moment-by-moment account begins with Lincoln’s assassination but focuses on the intriguing 12-day manhunt for Booth and his co-conspirators, complete with photographs and quotes from the real people involved.
Try this next: Chasing King’s Killer, also by James Swanson, about the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Available in the library Audiobook on Hoopla |
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