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"Plain Bad Heroines" by Emily M. Danforth

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"Plain Bad Heroines" by Emily M. Danforth

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A horror- ambitious novel. A gothic Novel with a dry sense of humor with beautiful illustrations, this book is everything a reader would look for in a horror novel. Keeping one on their toes, this novel is all about unveiling dramas and accepting harsh truths. Definitely a good read!

- Manali D.

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"Demian: The Story of Emily Sinclair's Youth" by Hesse Herman

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"Demian: The Story of Emily Sinclair's Youth" by Hesse Herman

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The book is a thorough exploration of human mind and the emotions one might go through. Although a lonely read, the book expresses the truth in a beautiful and subtle way for someone trying to find themselves. Along with undertones of Buddhist Philosophy, the book shows how Demian who is from one world finds himself in a world too cruel and opposite to the one he was raised in and his struggle to find his true self and the process of acceptance.

- Manali D.

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"Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" by Cal Newport

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"Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" by Cal Newport

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The book would be of great help for someone who is focused on trying to be more productive and better at their tasks. While the first half talked about benefits of deep work ethic the second half consisted of actual rules and methods one should definitely implement in day-to-day life!

- Manali D.

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"People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry

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"People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry

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Very enjoyable fun read with lot of "worst trip" humor. It was a light-hearted holiday read with a slow paced but very interesting story line and character development. I ended up invested so much in the characters and where the story could take me. It's very interesting how Poppy's character unfolds through out the book. Its surprisingly a little intense but wonderfully funny moments book Would definitely recommend it!

- Manali D.

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"The Flapper Queens: Women Cartoonists Of The Jazz Age" by Trina Robbins

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"The Flapper Queens: Women Cartoonists Of The Jazz Age" by Trina Robbins

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I had no idea most of the traditional 1920s cartoons of women were BY women. I learned a lot of history and was able to take fashion notes. The comics are very quirky.

- Deanna G.

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"Notes on a Case of Melancholia, or: A Little Death" by Nicholas Gurewitch

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"Notes on a Case of Melancholia, or: A Little Death" by Nicholas Gurewitch

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Very creepy but beautiful in an artistic way. I'm glad it exists...the art is very captivating. I will have to read again. It actually has no words but the pictures guide you in exactly what goes on. The pictures are wordy enough.

- Deanna G.

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(With contributing artists Pepe Larraz, R.B. Silva, Marte Gracia, and David Curiel)

I wasn't expecting to pick up a comic book, definitely something for my inner child. It's very detailed, especially with the art. 6 heads are certainly better than one. I'd definitely recommend to a friend. My friends birthday is coming up and I may get this for him :)

- Deanna G.

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"The Meaning of Mariah Carey" by Mariah Carey

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"The Meaning of Mariah Carey" by Mariah Carey

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All I want for Christmas is this book!!

Mariah Carey is not only a talented singer but an AMAZING story teller. She is so sensitive through her words that you can imagine what she's saying-- almost like she's right in front of you. I feel more connected to her and the mystic world from reading. I'll be sharing with my sisters! Amazing :)

- Deanna G.

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Although the story is predictable, it was quite entertaining and a quick read. I enjoyed the story so much I finished it in two days.

-  Rildie M.

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"Death in Her Hands" by Ottessa Moshfegh

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"Death in Her Hands" by Ottessa Moshfegh

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Moshfegh’s writing is beautiful and captivating. I have read several of her other books and have really liked her style of writing and the type of characters she creates. The reason I give this book 4/5 stars was the unsatisfactory ending. There was a lot of buildup throughout the book, and it didn’t resolve in a way I was entirely satisfied with.

- Danielle S.

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"Intimations : Six Essays" by Zadie Smith 

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"Intimations : Six Essays" by Zadie Smith 

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In the words of Ms Smith "There is no great difference between Novels and Banana bread". The book is like a delicious evening read. Six essays for six winter evenings. The Author successfully encapsulates her anxiety and complexes through the lenses of pandemic. Its like walking through the tight streets of Newyork and enjoying the beauty around it. its a light read for those wanting to walk away from a serious academic or professional content.

- Mahrukh M.

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"Parent Yourself Again" by Yong Kang Chan

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"Parent Yourself Again" by Yong Kang Chan

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This book really touched me. i myself grew up in a very hostile and unloving household and in turn has made me very anger, fearful, and broken. I have been taking small steps to learn how to tend to my inner child and heal and this book has helped me learn a lot and I am forever grateful.

- Rildie M.

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This book was written beautifully. Page after page, I fell more in love with the story and its characters. Through heartache, longing, and loneliness, Alma and Leo live a life of wanting love from the past and feel it in the present.

- Rildie M.

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"The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave

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"The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave

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The plot was predictable but I enjoyed the story and would recommend to others.

- Rildie

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This book follows a mystic Catholic priest who's mission is to build a holy city. It captures not only the priest mind but also the mind of someone who is practicing religion. When I would tell people about this book, they would always ask if it was a true story, which goes to show how detailed this book is! I loved reading something that was not only entertaining, but also okay in the eyes of God. 10/10

- Deanna G.

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"A Great and Terrible Beauty" by Libba Bray

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"A Great and Terrible Beauty" by Libba Bray

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One of my favorite books!

-  Sophia B.

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One of the best books I've ever read.  You watch as these people slowly get jaded and beaten down by life, watching this mental decline of insecure 20-somethings is genuinely heartbreaking.

-Lily B.

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Surprising introspection into the mind of what it's like to have PTSD.  It is not something that starts and goes away, it is something constantly relapsing like a wave.

- Lily B.

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- Lily B.

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Was such an amazing book. Popular series, but the book really emphasizes the terror of the situation. The movies are played by older actors but the book really puts it into perspective that these are teenagers.

-  Lily B.

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A great book for anyone interested in transitions from one culture/realm to another and what intricate and complex experience one goes through when uprooted from one culture to another. The author uses various visual techniques/features to demonstrate the language, ethnic, or cultural barriers (scribbles, different colored fonts, footnotes). The author weaves intergenerational tension, class struggles, and gender dynamics of Korean culture to explore universal themes of pain, loneliness, and hope. In a practical sense, the book will be a huge asset if it could be introduced to ESL students at UNCC and high schools. The author does a good job conveying various struggles through visual and narrative techniques.

What I wish I could have experienced is the depth of literary values through symbolic/metaphoric explorations; however, I might be inadvertently comparing it to Spiegelman's Maus!

-  Benna H.

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If you are in the mood for a spacey survival book, this is one I would strongly recommend. It scratched an itch for that type of book that I didn't know I had. Would strongly recommend this book as well as Weir's other works.

- Ella K.

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"It Sounded Better in My Head" by Nina Kenwood

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"It Sounded Better in My Head" by Nina Kenwood

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This book was so relatable! It addresses common teenage struggles and a best friend's brother romance that makes for the perfect amount of drama. I couldn't put this book down. The ending tied things together while still leaving me wanting more. I enjoyed it so much I tried to find another book by Nina Kenwood but this is her only one. This is definitely a book I would reread (which is something very rare for me)!

-  Nikki W.

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"The Death of Vivek Oji" by Akwaeke Emezi

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"The Death of Vivek Oji" by Akwaeke Emezi

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Vivek Oji's life & death form a narrative that is nothing short of marvelously compelling. Heart-wrenchingly raw and sensitive, it speaks of the fatality of lies and the tenderness of devotion.

- Renee J.