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Take a look at a few new books we love
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Picture Books

Flowers go “chugga chugga choo choo” and firefighters say “ding dong”! At least that's what the narrator of the book tells readers. Thank goodness the Bookmark is there to set the narrator right! Hilarious, silly, and a great book to read out loud! -Mallory


Middle Grade

March is Women's History Month and what better time to read about period equity! Lots of women (and some men and nonbinary folk) have periods, as do Gracie and Helen, the middle school protagonists of this witty romp about fighting for change no matter your age. Gracie and Helen were such well-realized characters, sparkling (Gracie) and seething (Helen) off the page. Armed with their individual strengths—baking! math!—they unite with other students to push for free period supplies in every bathroom of their school. -Sophia


Adult

Yes, Annie Bot is a robot book. Yes, Annie Bot is a book about sex and secrecy. But above all, Annie Bot is a book about autonomy in the context of a relationship between a man and a woman (who also happens to be a robot). Greer has created two characters who feel 100% real, and whose decisions are somehow both surprising and expected. One particularly poignant scene in a therapist’s office had me crying into my pillow. Please read Annie Bot, and then find me so we can talk about it! -Claire


Join this found-family team of misfits on their epic space adventure through a corporate run galaxy. This book by debut author L.M. Sagas has everything you could possibly want in a sci-fi novel--warm, likeable characters, witty banter, excellent worldbuilding, SO much action, and all kinds of awkward, adorable flirting, and pining. If you're hesitant to read sci-fi, please pick this book up! It has so much to offer for all kinds of readers, and I promise you'll have the time of your life with these characters! -Kelsie