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Some of our August 2022 favorites Algunos de nuestros favoritos de agosto 2022
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All this could be different
by Sarah Thankam Mathews
Follows a young Indian American woman who is grappling with graduating into a recession, working a grueling entry-level corporate job and trying to date Marina, a beautiful dancer who always seems just beyond her grasp.
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The Devil Takes You Home
by Gabino Iglesias
Agreeing to one final job hijacking a cartel's cash shipment before it reaches Mexico, hitman Mario, to salvage what's left of his family, travels across the border and back with two other men whose hidden motivations are laid bare alongside nightmarish encounters that defy explanation.
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The hookup plan
by Farrah Rochon
When she decides to have a no-strings affair with millionaire Drew Sullivan, who happens to be her archnemesis, successful pediatric surgeon London Kelley finds their relationship turning into something more until she discovers the real reason hes back home. .
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Long past summer
by Noué Kirwan
When an old photograph of her and her childhood best friend, Julie, is used as the cover of a high-profile magazine, successful lawyer Mikaela Marchand, brought on to defend the magazine when Julie sues, must confront her pastand her unresolved feelings for the photographer.
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The art of prophecy : a novel
by Wesley Chu
When the prophecy anoints the wrong hero, Jian decides to save the kingdom from a cruel immortal god-king anyway with the help of a ragtag group of allies, including a grandmaster of magical marital arts, a straight-laced warrior and a chaotic assassin.
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Wild Sonoma: Exploring Nature in Wine Country by Charles HoodWild Sonoma celebrates the natural landscapes of Sonoma County. The book begins with a primer on ecology basics, including the impact of fire, before a survey of sixty-two of the area's iconic and commonly encountered species. It concludes with a tour of six sites to experience Sonoma's diverse natural beauty, with a special emphasis on access.
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GRAPHIC NOVELS 2022 Eisner Award Winners
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Lore Olympus 3 by Rachel SmytheLore Olympus, originally a webcomic, has become so popular with beautiful artwork and compelling characters taking the forefront of this romantic, tech-savvy retelling of Greek mythology, it's no wonder why. Shenanigans begin when Hades sees the gigantic-eyed, adorably pink, short, and curvy goddess Persephone attending her first party at Olympus and tells his brothers she "puts Aphrodite to shame."
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Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia
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How Old Is Mr. Tortoise?
by Dev Petty; illustrated by Ruth Chan
This funny picture book invites children to Mr. Tortoises birthday party where they, along with Mr. Tortoises friends, must solve the mystery of how old he is since he cannot remember.
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Music Is a Rainbow
by Bryan Collier
Visually stunning, this touching story follows a young boy who, after losing his parents, feels their warmth and love through the power of music, which teaches him to relax, shine and dream as it fills his soul.
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The Kaya Girl
by Mamle Wolo
When Faiza, a Muslim migrant girl from northern Ghana, meets Abena, a wealthy doctors daughter from the south, they form an unlikely and powerful friendship despite their different social statuses, opening up new worlds to them both.
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Manatee Summer
by Evan Griffith
When his relationship with his best friend is jeopardized by an unwelcome surprise, nature-loving Peter realizes he has as much to discover about himself as he does about the world around him.
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We Weren't Looking to be Found
by Stephanie Kuehn
Rooming together in a treatment facility in Georgia, self-destructive teens Dani and Camila find a mysterious music box filled with letters from a former resident and work together to find out who she was - and who she's become.
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Man o' War
by Cory McCarthy
While at a marine life theme park, River's encounter with a queer person lands him in the shark tank, which launches a journey of self-discovery, from internalized homophobia and gender dysphoria, through layers of coming out, affirmation surgery, and true love.
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LIBROS DE CAPÍTULOS Y NOVELAS GRÁFICAS
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El presidente y la rana por Carolina De RobertisTan cautivadora como innovadora, vívida, conmovedora y llena de ingenio y humor, El presidente y la rana explora la resiliencia de la naturaleza humana y lo que es posible cuando el peligro se cierne sobre nosotros. Mientras nos transporta entre una lúgubre celda y el exuberante jardín del presidente, el relato atraviesa todas las fronteras y nos invita a pensar desde cero qué significa gobernar, atreverse a hacer las cosas y soñar.
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Los narcos gringos: Una radiografia inedita del trafico de drogas en Estados Unidos por J. Jesus EsquivelA lo largo de la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos, una de las más extensas y complejas del mundo, tiene lugar uno de los comercios más perniciosos, aunque con implicaciones desiguales para una y otra nación: mientras de un lado se queda la sangre y la violencia, en el otro imperan la logística, los prejuicios raciales y la insaciable avidez de los consumidores; todo envuelto por un manto de corrupción.
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The many daughters of Afong Moy : a novel
by Jamie Ford
The New York Times best-selling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet returns with a powerful exploration of the love that binds one family across the generations.
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Fruit Punch : A Memoir
by Kendra Allen
This unique memoir looks at what it feels like to grow up as Black girl in the south navigating a complex interplay of race, class and gender while trying to find a singular voice as a writer.
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Booked
by Kwame Alexander
In this graphic novel version of Booked, the follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning novel The Crossover, 12-year-old Nick, who loves soccer but hates books, learns the power of words as he deals with family, first love and friendship.
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The charmed list
by Julie Abe
Gifted with special abilities, shy Ellie Kobata must complete 13 things on her Anti-Wallflower list, but when number four on the list goes horribly wrong, she is forced to go on a road trip with her former-friend-turned-enemy.
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What Should I Read Next? ¿Y ahora qué leo? Sonoma County Library is here for you. Simply fill out a form and our experts will provide you with 2-3 personalized recommendations within 5 days. Happy reading! La Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma está para servirle. Simplemente llene el formulario a continuación, y nuestros expertos le ofrecerán 2 o 3 recomendaciones personalizadas dentro de 5 días. ¡A disfrutar la lectura!
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