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  • Tonight we rule the world by Smedley, Zack.
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on May 1, 2023

    Tagged: Teens

    This is the best Fiction book I've ever read. Compassion really builds for the main character as he becomes able to re-evaluate his closest friendships and re-align himself with genuine connections.

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  • Diary of a wimpy kid : the ugly truth by Kinney, Jeff.
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Apr 24, 2023

    Tagged: Children

    A very popular series about the horrors of adolescence within the context of the public school system. This is the 5th book in the series.

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  • Layla the last black unicorn by Haddish, Tiffany,
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Apr 24, 2023

    Tagged: Children

    Also available in ebook and audiobook format, narrated by Tiffany Haddish here is a thematic picture book about school, attending a new school, or being ready to start school for young children.

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  • Runner's world race everything : how to conquer any race at any distance in any environment and have fun doing it by Yasso, Bart.
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Apr 14, 2023

    Tagged: Sports and Recreation

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  • Spare by Harry,
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Apr 13, 2023

    Tagged: Biography and Autobiography

    Finally, here is an inside glimpse of the royal family, and their functioning. This is a chronological memoir covering the death of Princess Diana and everything else since including: Harry's military service, the toxic influence of the tabloid press contributing to fake news, and his thoughts on fatherhood and outreach work.

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  • Six of crows by Bardugo, Leigh.
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Rosario S on Apr 10, 2023

    Tagged: Fiction Teens

    This is a fantastic fantasy novel that has everything you could want in a book: a spunky, well-developed, diverse cast of characters, as well as unique and interesting plot points set against imaginative settings. The story moves slowly at first, but when it picks up I couldn't put it down, even though this is my third time reading it! Compared to Bardugo's predecessor Grisha series Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows is a timeless book that deserves its spot in the canon of modern young adult/new adult literature. 

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  • Beautiful boss by Lauren, Christina
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Apr 5, 2023

    Tagged: Romance

    This popular quick read is saucier than 50 Shades of Grey.

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  • Lo que he aprendido en la vida by Winfrey, Oprah.
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Apr 4, 2023

    Tagged: African American Psychology

    A timeless classic: What I know for sure by Oprah Winfrey is available in Spanish. If you are inbetween beginner and intermediate in Spanish here is the perfect book you can read start to finish.

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  • Promise boys by Brooks, Nick,
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Mar 31, 2023

    Tagged: Teens

    Check out this super captivating TEEN read written by award winning filmmaker Nick Brooks.

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  • Tyrone O'Saurus dreams by Howe, James,
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Mar 31, 2023

    Tagged: Children Summer Reading

    Try this super cute Dinosaur book anytime of day or before bedtime. Themes are brothers, football, sports, dreams, and careers and dancing but at a child appropriate level.

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  • The organization of information by Taylor, Arlene G.,
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Mar 29, 2023

    Tagged: Library Science

    While this is no longer the current edition, if you are interested in or considering Library Science this has been one of the commonly used course materials.

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  • Chicken soup for the African American woman's soul : laughter, love and memories to honor the legacy of sisterhood by Canfield, Jack,
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Mar 29, 2023

    Tagged: African American Psychology

    Highly recommend. Diverse short stories centered around mother/daughter or grandmother relationships, trials, and tribulations.

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  • Rissy no kissies by Howes, Katey,
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Rosario S on Mar 23, 2023

    Tagged: Children

    Rissy is a young lovebird who doesn't like kissies! This book is an extraordinarily sweet and lovely picturebook that teaches children about bodily autonomy and that there are many different ways to show love. 

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  • Training camp by King, Wesley.
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Mar 7, 2023

    Tagged: Children Fiction

    "The West Bottom Badgers are the worst youth basketball team in the league. That is until one summer when a new coach gives them the chance to change everything. Rolabi Wizenard and his magical coaching techniques cover offense, defense, individual strengths and weaknesses, and physical conditioning. Through basketball, he shows his players that working at each of these will not only make them stronger physically, but also mentally and emotionally.The Badgers players - Rain, Twig, Cash, Lab, and Peño - each have their own story, their own challenges, and their own fears. Over the course of a two-week basketball camp, we get to know each character and their struggles, where they've come from, and where they are going.Each story teaches readers empathy, the understanding that there are multiple sides to every story, and that accepting our differences will help us become better friends as well as better athletes." As quoted from the inside flap.

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  • Wired.
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Mar 7, 2023

    Tagged: Science Technology

    Check out the latest copy of Wired Magazine available in the Science and Wellness department. WIRED covers the latest gadgets, tech trends, and complex questions about the metaverse. Also available online via the Libby app.

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  • Broad city.
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Feb 14, 2023

    Tagged: Humor

    Hilarious BFFs Abbi and llana take on NYC. Real comedic drama, like sketch comedy but for whole seasons

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  • Creative quest by Questlove.
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Feb 14, 2023

    Tagged: African American

    Short on time? Try the audio-book version of CreativeQuest 

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  • Black Adam
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Feb 14, 2023

    Tagged: Comics and Graphic Novels

    Black Adam played by Dwayne The Rock Johnson is awoken from his 5000 year sleep and comes back to free modern civilation from it's enslavement using the powers of ancient Egypt.

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  • A song for you : my life with Whitney Houston by Crawford, Robyn,
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Feb 9, 2023

    Tagged: Music

    The truth comes out in this once in a life time memoir on Whitney Houston. All the truth about the music industry pressures, her relationships and more are in this biographical account as told by her longtime friend and once lover Robyn Crawford.

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  • Choosing the President : 1980. by League of Women Voters
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen C on Feb 3, 2023

    Tagged: Politics Social Science

    The only nonpartisan guide to the complex and often baffling process that decides the nation’s next president. League of Women voters produces excellent resources on educating voters about issues and processes.

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