Shadow Life
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A fierce, funny, and touching graphic novel about an elderly woman defying expectations—and death itself. With bold illustrations and a badass heroine, this is a beautifully strange story of independence, love, and ghosts.
Unwanted
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A gripping memoir exploring the search for identity and belonging. Ohlsson’s honest and heartfelt story sheds light on adoption, loss, and the power of family—biological or chosen.
My Name is Emilia Del Valle
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An engaging page-turner that highlights socio-political issues of the US at the time of the 1891 Chilean Civil War. A young woman writer on a journey of self discovery, ambition and destiny, Emilia travels to Chile as a journalist to cover the conflict in this well researched historical novel.
Buddhism Today
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A comprehensive introduction to Buddhist philosophy, meditation, ethics, and practices - and how to apply them to modern life.
Scandinavian Stitches
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Charming, whimsical projects inspired by Nordic traditions! This book blends cozy design with simple techniques—perfect for crafters who love hand-stitching and seasonal decor.
The Real Valkyrie: The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women
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A fascinating blend of history and informed imagination that reclaims Viking warrior women from myth. Brown weaves archaeology, Norse lore, and modern scholarship into a bold, empowering narrative.
Born a Crime
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Hilarious, moving, and eye-opening—Trevor Noah’s memoir of growing up in apartheid South Africa is a brilliant mix of sharp wit and powerful insight. A must-read for fans of smart, heartfelt storytelling. The audiobook is especially good.
All The Light We Cannot See
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Lyrical and heartbreaking, this WWII novel follows a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France. A beautifully crafted story about resilience, humanity, and the unseen connections that bind us.
North Wild Kitchen
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An inspiring collection of good food and good living from the heart of Norway by Nevada Berg, this book was named by the New York Times as a best new cookbook in 2018. You can find her on instagram and @NORTHWILDKITCHEN
Hakim's Odyssey
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This 3 volume series, written by Fabien Toulmé, recounts the real-life journey of a Syrian fleeing his country's on-going civil war. He leaves behind family, friends, home and his business, and in his story we learn how war can make anyone a refugee.
The Boy With A Bird in His Chest
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For me this was a deeply moving story, highlighting ways in which family, love, vulnerability, grief, magic, and queerness intersect. Sometimes surreal, and sometimes a little too real.
Braiding Sweetgrass
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A beautiful blend of science, storytelling, and Indigenous wisdom. Kimmerer invites us to see the natural world not just with our minds, but with our hearts. Quietly powerful and full of wonder.
