Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara

Title: Clark and Division

Author: Naomi Hirahara 

Genre: Historical Fiction; Mystery

Light on mystery but rich in period details, this story follows Aki, who, along with her parents, were recently released from a concentration camp for Japanese Americans. Because they were not allowed to return to their home in California, they chose to settle in Chicago. Aki's older sister, Rose, was able to leave ahead of the other family members, and she found them a place to live. Shockingly, they find out when they arrive that Rose died in a subway accident ruled a suicide. Aki determines to find out exactly what happened to Rose in Chicago. Fans of historical fiction will appreciate this World War II era tale.

- Sarah

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Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis

Title: Eight Perfect Hours 

Author: Lia Louis

Genre: Realistic Fiction

There is something about living through a strange, once-in-a-lifetime experience that bonds you to anyone you spend that time with. It is a unique bond, one made all the stronger when you know that you're never going to see this stranger again. This is what happens when Noelle and Sam spend eight hours stuck in their cars during a snowstorm that has brought traffic to a stand still. But then Sam flies back to the US. and Noelle continues home to take care of her ailing mother in England. That should have been all there was to their story, but the world seems to have other plans for them! What happens when two strangers get pushed into each other's lives time and time again, no matter how unlikely they all realize the situation to be?

This is a story about the magic of meeting someone who just seems to relate to you in an easier way than anyone else, of taking the cares of the world-or at least your family!-all on your own shoulders, and of realizing that, just possibly, the world has more in store for you than just surviving!

- Katrina 

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Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Title: Graceling

Author: Kristin Cashore

Genre: Fantasy

This YA novel will appeal to young readers and adults alike. There is excellent world building and the characters all feel very realistic. The basis of the story is that people are born with special talents, called a Grace, that emerge sometime in their life. They are marked by having a set of different colored eyes. There lead character is a strong willed woman named Katsa. She struggles with her Grace and what it entails. Follow her on her journey to self discovery and acceptance! 

- Gina

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Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen

Title: Counterfeit

Author: Kirstin Chen

Genre: Fiction

Ava's old college roommate, Winnie, reconnects with Ava seemingly out of the blue. Winnie charms Ava's difficult young son and endears herself to Ava in other ways. Then Winnie asks for a favor, which ensnares Ava in Winnie's high-end counterfeit purse business. Ava gets caught, but is she as innocent as she seems? A breezy read great for your next vacation, especially if you're a fashionista.

- Sarah

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