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• Pug Actually

  Dunn, Matt, 1966-

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  For all those dog lovers out there - this cover screams (or woofs!) pick me! - because how can you say no to a pug in heart shaped sunglasses? Through the eyes of the adorable pug, 'Doug' is determined to play cupid to his owners love life with his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wanted

  Toddler's Personal Assistant : How Nannying for the 1% Taught Me About the Myths of Equality, Motherhood, and Upward Mobility in America

  Kiser, Stephanie,

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  A catchy and fun title. In this memoir, 22-year-old Stephanie shares what life was like as a Nanny to the New York's toddler elite.

• The Butterfly Collector

  Cooper, Tea

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  A intertwined story of two women, one in 1901 and the other in early 20th century who are connected by a hidden family secret.

• I'm Glad My Mom Died

  McCurdy, Jennette, 1992-

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  One of the most popular books of 2022 this memoir from child star Jennette McCurdy details her abusive relationship with her controlling mother, and pulls back the curtains of child stardom and its impact.

• Murder Your Employer

  Holmes, Rupert

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  A twisty and dark comedic mystery about a man called Timothy who gets involved in a plot to kills his employer.

• The (fake) Dating Game

  Janovsky, Timothy,

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  This fun rom-com follows Ryan, who pretends to date his best friend in a dating competition. As they both pretend to be a couple, Ryan begins to develop real feelings.

• The Road to Roswell

  Willis, Connie

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  X-File fans will love this one! This hilarious story follows Francie, a skeptic, who travels to Roswell for a UFO-themed wedding, only to be abducted by an alien.

• The League of Lady Poisoners

  Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women

  Perrin, Lisa,

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  The true lives of more than twenty-five accused women poisoners throughout history, who used their knowledge of poison-making to exact their revenge. The book explores their motivation and methods. Perfect for True Crime fans.

• You'd Look Better as a Ghost

  Wallace, Joanna,

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  laire, thirty-something artist and part-time serial killer, reluctantly joins a bereavement counseling group, where one of the members knows about Claire's killings, and pressures her into joining a 'blackmailing business.'

• Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

  Sutanto, Jesse Q.,

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  This cozy mystery features an aging tea shop owner who becomes an amateur sleuth after a man turns up dead at her store.

• Unique Eats and Eateries of Kansas City

  the People and Stories Behind the Food

  Stewart, Matt (Journalist),

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  "A guide to restaurants, producers, and products in the Kansas City metropolitan area." - From the publisher

• How to Age Disgracefully

  Pooley, Clare,

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  Senior citizens and the kiddos of a daycare team up to save their community center in this witty, fast-paced story featuring unlikely friendships.

• America's Test Kitchen. Food Gifts

  150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents

  Scott, Elle Simone,

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  Want to impress your friends with some beautiful, yummy gifts? Then this title from the trusted test kitchen is just the book for you to check out. Look at that cover! Totally sold!

• Annie Bot

  Greer, Sierra,

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  If you were a fan of the movie Companion or are interested in robots of Arthur C. Clarke, check out this intense, stylitically complex science fiction title about the perfect girlfriend, a robot that is beginning to find her human side.

• The Same Bright Stars

  Joella, Ethan,

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  As Liz Lemon said in 30 Rock, "I want to go to there." This is a character-driven and moving story of a restaurant owner making a change in life. Featured in Good Housekeeping's Book Club.

• La hacienda

  Cañas, Isabel

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  This creepy gothic fiction finds a young woman haunted by an evil force in a remote estate. Check this out if you like richly detailed stories featuring Indigenous Latine characters.

• Daughter of the Moon Goddess

  Tan, Sue Lynn

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  An Asian-influenced fantasy with evocative world-building that will appeal to fans of Robert Jordan. This romantic story is based on the legend of the Chinese moon goddess, Chang’e.

• Driving Miss Norma

  One Family's Journey Saying "yes" to Living

  Bauerschmidt, Tim

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  A woman with a terminal illness, her family, and a giant poodle embark on a journey across the country in this inspiring memoir based on a popular Facebook page.

• Never Whistle at Night

  An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology

  Hawk, Shane

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  This horror anthology features twenty-seven short stories from best-selling indigenous authors that covers ghosts and hauntings, revenge and disturbing, creepy creatures.

• The Sky Beneath Us

  Valpy, Fiona,

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  Told in parallel narratives, one in 1927 and one in 2020, this hopeful historical fiction finds Daisy following in her great-great aunt's footsteps and trekking to Mount Everest. Check out if you like Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult or One…Read moreRead more of this annotation