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Lisa Crisman
October 24, 2025
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Fall is officially here. It’s shorter days and sweater weather. Time for taking a break and getting cozy with a good read. This month’s titles include a modern retelling of […]...

October Book Chat with the YA Team

Genevievre Wood
October 17, 2025
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Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA Team each recommends a favorite […]...

Reading in the Adult Age: Magical Realism

Adriane Marshall
October 15, 2025
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October is a month that is full of magic. And to go along with it, we have a list of books that are classified as magical realism! So what is […]...