Title: In a New York Minute
Author: Kate Spencer
Genre: Romance
This is a modern rom-com extraordinaire! It will definitely be made into a movie. An accident on the subway is captured on a stranger's phone and two New Yorkers become viral internet sensations; they end up drawn together over and over. No surprise, they fall in love. It gives me Nora Ephron vibes and is such a fun read. I read it in one summer day!
- Meagan
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Title: All My Rage
Author: Sabaa Tahir
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
This is a story of forgiveness, grief, and heartbreak. Sabaa Tahir tackles many heavy topics from drug and alcohol addiction to Islamophobia to death of a family member. The way she weaved the threads of the story was so vibrant and unique. I was instantly attached to every single character - even the flawed ones because they, too, had a story to tell. This book took me on a journey of emotions in the best way possible. I will remember this story for a long time.
- Emily
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Title: Have You Seen Luis Velez?
Author: Catherine Ryan Hyde
Genre: Realistic Fiction
If a stranger calls out for help, would you stop?
Raymond doesn't think of himself as someone who would. He's trying to get through high school, has just had his best friend move to a new state, and doesn't feel like he fits in around his stepfather and half sisters. He doesn't feel like anyone sees him, and maybe that's what startles him into stopping when an older woman calls out at him as he's leaving his apartment building, asking if he has seen Luis Velez. He doesn't know the woman, has no idea who Luis is, but he still might be just the person to help in this situation. Raymond's search for Luis, and his determination to help Millie, may end up finding answers - and new friends - in many places.
- Katrina
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Title: The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power
Author: Deirdre Mask
Genre: Nonfiction
This is such a fun and odd topic--what does a street address mean? It is remarkable how new these things are, and yet they have shaped and continue to shape the way we think, govern, and even treat each other. The author looks at places all around the world to show how and when addresses came into being and how they have been used in various cultures and governments. I loved her exploration of such a niche topic; the book flies by and is so much fun to read.
- Meagan
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