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      <title>Roadrunner Readers&#39; Book Recommendations by Kate Tran</title>
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      <pubDate>2025-08-19 18:56:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>alyssalbanese</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3537901167</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>I finished this 400-page book in one day because it was so good! She lived a very hard but interesting life! Can't wait for part two!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-07 15:24:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>alyssalbanese</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I read the first one, Phantasma, and loved it and I think I liked this one more! If you enjoy dark fantasy with Hunger Games elements, I think you'll love it! (I own both of these!)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-07 15:25:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3537942118</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Can't Hurt me demonstrates the inner strength that most people aren't aware of. From a traumatized childhood to being one of the most elite military individuals, the story takes you through the struggles in life and ends with a very distinguished track records.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-07 16:37:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>jonathangunther</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3537947296</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Classic big picture science fiction from the incomparable Ursula K Le Guin! What would happen if you met someone who could dream and change reality? Jungian shenanigans ensue. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-07 16:47:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>heather_labare</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3537961154</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like gothic fantasy, this is for you! Gillig's writing is ethereal and immerses the reader in the story! So good!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-07 17:15:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>’ve been listening to <em>The Listening Leader</em> by Shane Safir, and it really reminded me how powerful it is to just slow down and truly listen—especially to voices that often go unheard. It’s not about fixing things fast, but about building trust, noticing the deeper patterns, and leading with empathy and purpose.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-07 18:35:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3539470800</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>I was drawn in by the description ...   "mystery novel about a divorced, sleep-deprived writer who gets mistaken for a contract killer and accidentally gets entangled in a real-life murder plot"</strong></p><p><strong>It was both funny and suspenseful! Bonus points because its the first book in a 6 part series </strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-10 21:43:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>kentannetran</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3547996250</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like a romance with a little competition thrown in, you'll enjoy it.  The main character rediscovers her love for chess, so of course, I had to read it.  Glad I did!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-19 19:21:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>kentannetran</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3548000356</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>If you enjoy an intense fantasy novel with dragons, fighting, and a bit of romance, this book is for you. I related to the main character because she's physically weak and has to prove her strength among warriors.  It's being made into a movie, but read the book before it releases!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-19 19:25:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3550844093</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>I enjoyed the dystopian, immortal world that this book provides. The main idea of this world is that humans discovered how to make themselves immortal. But death still exists, to create a balance of life and death. A certain group of people known as the Scythe. They are the ones able to take away life. They determine who will be the next person. overall the main story is for you to read and discover on your own. Its really the only book that stuck with me after many years of not reading it. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-21 22:49:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I loved Shatter Me, a book about a teenage girl who has a strong capability that is discovered in a totalitarian prison, but soon becomes a weapon. There's also romance in it when she falls in love with a guard. However, his love life is complicated. This is an AMAZING BOOK!     </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-21 23:26:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I really loved The Hunger Games because it was such an action-packed book, showing love and emotion. I also loved how Katniss sacrificed herself for her little sister, and the other movies were just as great. I loved this book, and I highly recommend it.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-22 16:01:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book is so good; I enjoy reading it although it has a happy start and a sad ending. It takes place during world war 2 in the concentration camps. This story shows what happened to the Jews and how they were treated like they were unlike other people, when they really weren't.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-22 16:03:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3554203812</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book teaches you to find yourself and build yourself up by choosing to do what makes you uncomfortable.  A really good self-help book.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-25 17:37:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>436851_1</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3555819224</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is about a kid who happened to be born into an abusive household and has to struggle to live with his family and siblings while trying to get help from other people he encounters in his life.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-26 17:56:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>435040</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book is so amazing. The plot twists are so unexpected. It's about a girl who decides to solve a murder mystery for a school project, but someone is trying to stop her from uncovering the truth. I read the book in ONE day. It was so good I had to go by the other two in the series called "Good girl, Bad Blood" and "As Good as Dead." It also has a cute romance as well as mystery that gives chills.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-26 18:00:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>436429_2</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A fantasy book about a male white fox named Diliah, who receives a magical pendant after a tragic event. It's an amazing book. If you love magical fantasy and magical animals, then I highly recommend it. It gives the reader a sense of coziness, fear, happiness, and magic.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-26 20:13:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I am currently reading the book called Twilight. I  am enjoying this book so far because I have seen all the movies, and I got interested in reading the book itself. I've been liking Twilight since I was little, and so far, the book is amazing. I enjoy reading it from Bella's perspective, and I am really enjoying this book so far.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-27 17:52:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>cowboycore_</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This fantasy/romance is about a girl named Alex who has power that others want.  She has to discover who she truly is and what she wants and to be strong enough to fight against powerful forces who want to destroy her.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-27 17:56:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Jurassic Park the Novel is a great book if you like science fiction. It’s also a thriller and has a great amount of scary parts.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-27 22:44:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>That's Not My Name is a mystery thriller about a boy trying to prove his innocence when his girlfriend goes missing. I really recommend it because of the big twist at the end. It's very interesting, and it gives the POV of two different people: a girl who lost her memory when she woke up in a pit, and the boyfriend who is trying to prove his innocence. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-27 22:47:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3559061393</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is an intense/ sad nonfiction book about people who are wrongly incarcerated and a lawyer wants to help who creates a non-profit organization to represent them. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-28 17:57:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>4407882</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I read this book during the summer and I loved it. The first chapter is a bit boring, but as soon as I read the second one, I loved it. The thief lord is about this man who takes care of children by keeping them safe in an old theater, and he "steals" from his father to maintain the children. Towards the middle of the book, the kids find out the truth about The Thief  Lord and end up hating him. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-28 18:00:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3569551199</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book is a psychological deep dive into endurance and fear. The story is an emotional journey that compels readers to confront the value of life and the meaning of choice. 10/10 recommend. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-04 21:21:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>4296981</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I really liked reading I’m Glad My Mom Died because her storytelling felt very real and honest. She shares the hard times she went through in her childhood, being pushed into acting, and her struggle to keep herself up to her mom's standards, I thought. Her struggle with her body image and feeling the pressure of having to work to support her family made her story feel even more personal and meaningful to me.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-07 04:56:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I'm currently reading Twilight. I would recommend this book if you like an adventure and a love triangle sort of book. Twilight is about a girl named Bella who moves to Forks (a small town) to live with her father. She then meets Edward (a vampire) and falls in love with him, but at the same time Jacob (the son of the friend of Bella's Dad) also loves Bella and tries to keep her away from Edward. The full series is Twilight, Twilight New Moon, Twilight Eclipse, And Twilight Breaking Dawn.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-13 02:58:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I absolutely love "The Hunger Games." I have read and enjoyed all the books in the series. At first, I was skeptical about it. I thought Why was this series so popular? I finally understood once I picked it up and read the first page. After that, I was hooked. I watched all the movies and read all the books. I couldn't put it down even if I tried! If you haven't read The Hunger Games yet, WHAT ARE YOU DOING READING THIS WHEN YOU COULD BE READING THE HUNGER GAMES INSTEAD? But in all seriousness, I highly recommend this book, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did :)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-13 04:07:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>kentannetran</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Before the story begins, the author introduces a quote: "Suffering comes to us as an interrogator.  It asks, 'Who are you?'" In this story, a young father with addiction issues is sentenced to three years in prison, but the real story is how he deals with his grief and remorse over the event that landed him there. I have a copy of the book if anyone would like to borrow.  Has anyone else read it?</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-15 16:24:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-15 16:45:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I recommend Sunrise on the Reaping because it's a novel that talks about corrupt politics, and it's almost a mirror to the real world. Suzanne Collins only makes a new Hunger Games book whenever she has something to say about the modern world.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-15 20:21:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>kentannetran</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I absolutely loved this autobiographical story of the Villasenor family.  It details his (and his future wife's) childhood in Mexico during the revolution of 1910, their escape to safety in southern California, and the story of how they met and married.  The amazing thing is that he did not learn to read until he was well into his teens, and is now considered one of the most celebrated Hispanic writers of all time! A perfect read for Hispanic Heritage Month!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Reading this book felt like stepping into one of those quiet, golden summer memories you never forget. It brought back so many emotions—joy, sadness, confusion, and that strange mix of excitement and fear that comes with growing up. It’s about that moment when everything starts to change—your body, your heart, your friendships—and nothing feels quite the same anymore.</p><p>I connected with the characters so much. They felt real, like people I’ve known or even parts of myself. Jenny Han writes in such a soft, honest way. She doesn't make everything perfect—things are messy, people make mistakes, and sometimes you don’t even know what you’re feeling. But that’s what makes it so good.</p><p>This story reminded me that it’s okay to feel lost, to fall in love, to let go, and to figure yourself out one summer at a time. If you’ve ever felt invisible, or like you were waiting for your life to start, this book will speak to you.</p><p>I’d recommend it to anyone who wants a story that’s more about feelings than big moments. It’s quiet but powerful. It made me cry a little, smile a lot, and think about my own summers, my family, and how fast we grow up without even noticing</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I love medieval stories with mages (a person who has the ability to perform magic), and long-playing battles and conflicts. This story or series has all of it. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><em>A Curse for True Love</em> is such a great ending to Stephanie Garber’s trilogy, which started with <em>Once Upon a Broken Heart</em> and <em>The Ballad of Never After</em>. The last book ties everything together in a way that feels magical and satisfying, with plenty of twists, mystery, and just enough romance to keep things interesting. This series will pull you in and take you through a whirlwind of emotions!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I love Hooky. It’s about to twins who are witches and they grow up together until something happened to them. It has some romance and witch stuff. I really do recommended to anyone. I also recommend reading all 3 books. I hope you read this book and have fun too.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>One of us is lying (a Karen M. McManus series)is murder mystery of where 5 students walk in detention but only 4 walk out.They all try hard to clear their names but with gossip flying around it is clear one of them is lying.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I’d recommend this book because it’s one of the most honest and emotional stories I’ve read in a long time. It made me think a lot about how people carry pain differently and how it affects the way they move through life. It’s not an easy read, but I think that’s the point—it stays with you. If you like books that really make you feel something and look at the world a little differently, I’d definitely say give this one a try.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Really easy, enjoyable read. It has a fun, unique plot that immediately immersed me into the world. Plus, it’s part of a series, and every book is overall very interesting!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I enjoyed this book from start to finish. Every page really touched me. Its simple style made it easy to connect with her words. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re into emotional and thought provoking poetry. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Running the Light by Sam Talent</p><p>Excellent road novel. Stand-up comedian. Gets dark. Very funny. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods. </p><p>This is a good addition to the Percy Jackson series. It's not something you read after Percy Jackson and the Olympians. You kind of have to read the other series before this. This is Percy getting into college. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>"Ace of Spades" by Faridah Abike-Iyimide is an absolute must-read! Two high school prodigy students are victims of a cyberbully, releasing their DARKEST secrets on social media that would most likely get both of them denied admission to their dream college. Mystery genre book. Want to find out if they find the cyberbully? FIND OUT NOW!!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>You all should definitely read this book! It speaks about the truth and has many versions to fit your reading style. It's a book you can read for pleasure, comfort, help, annotations, and so much more! I'm currently reading Isaiah, and it's so interesting! There's so much in this book. Rate it infinity/10 :)</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Wanna know why matched is such a great suspenseful and worthy book that should be read? Well, I will tell you exactly why! Matched is a dystopian, romantic series that will keep you wanting to read as it goes on because of the suspense and writing <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://for.at">format</a> it has. Thank you for your time spent reading this 💖!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is a really good book full of suspense. I really recommend it you never get bored of it. It always leaves you in a cliffhanger at the end and there is also 11 books so you will always be excited to read the next.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book is a powerful tool for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of human behavior. Reading it has helped me become more aware of social dynamics and improved my ability to connect with others on a more meaningful level. It’s a great resource for building empathy and sharpening your emotional insight in everyday interactions.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I would recommend this book as it is entertaining and adventurous and has a happy ending. This book is a classic and is part of a series that never got a ending do to its written passing away. I enjoy this book because of its character personality and and how magical the world it takes place in.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mexican Gothic was a really good book for me the things I liked about how shocking and the plot line was. Some other things I enjoyed was the main character evolving and how she started she changes a lot in the book it had me in shocked.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>You should read “ A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” because it’s a super exciting mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. The story is interesting because it mixes betrayal, secrets, and a clever plot that makes you want to read more. Plus, it shows how even ordinary people can have hidden depths, making it really relatable and fun to follow.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I recommend this book. It shows how someone deals with trauma and works their way around the world after spending time in a treatment center. The ending is so peaceful, knowing the main character gets the ending she deserves. It can be a bit intense as it shows relapse and graphic scenes, but it's an overall yummy book.  </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I personally think everyone should read this book at least once in their life. This book talks about the conflicts of entering middle school. It talks about Greg’s(the main character) struggles. He goes through so many new experiences Greg learns about so many new people and how he struggles to make friends with them. Greg also struggles with trying too keep a cool image. Greg talks a lot about his personal issues with family,friends, and classmates. I think this book is great for people who are going through changes. Like coming of age basically. I honestly rate this book a perfect 10/10 it’s one of my favorite books I have ever read. I can read a book and always come back too the diary of a wimpy kid series again.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>People should read A Child Called "It" because it helps them understand how important it is to be kind and to speak up when something is wrong. The book shows how strong a person can be, even in very hard situations. It teaches readers to care about others and to notice when someone might need help. Reading it can also help people feel thankful for the good things in their own lives. It's a powerful story that stays with you and makes you want to be a better person. The whole story’s description is amazing and the author is a great writer who explains and helps you imagine the story. When I first read this book it was like a whole roller coaster. This is why I recommend this book because it’s emotional and raw. It really shows the how some peoples life’s are and why we should really keep an open mind about these problems. Overall 20/10 rating.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A book I would recommend people to read would be the book wonder by R.J. Palacio. This book mainly talks about the struggle of a boy named August (main character) and how he faces difficulties in life due to the way he was born. August had been home schooled since he was in kindergarten and his mom was a former kindergarten teacher. The main issue August faces would be making friends, being normal and leaving his house to go to an actual school. This is because when he was born unique and it made him fragile and an easy target to bully. This book would be great for someone who feels like an outcast and doesn't have many true friends who would help them become confident about their appearance. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><em>Neferura: The Pharaoh's Daughter</em> is an exciting historical fiction story set in ancient Egypt. It’s full of political drama, royal power, and strong women who shape their world. The story builds with every chapter, making it a great read for anyone who loves history and powerful characters.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book is historical fiction because it takes place during a real time period and takes place in Denmark. A lot of the streets and places in this book are real places you can visit it's about a non-Jewish girl named Annemarie and how her family and a lot of other people in Denmark help hid their friends to protect them from the nazis and how brave these people were. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Blue Lock is the type of book that can be enjoyed by anyone. It is about Isagi Yoichi, a high school student who has been chosen, among 299 other students,</p><p> to compete in Blue Lock, designed to formulate the world's best striker and hopefully help Japan bring home a World Cup win. Unfortunately, there is only one winner and losers  will be banned from playing for Japan's professional team for life.  But even with all the odds stacked against him, Isagi refuses to give up and vows to fight till the last whistle blows.  The rules and techniques are the same as the real sport and are explained thoroughly. I personally have tried doing many of the tricks and skills from the series and found that many of them are doable. After you read the books, you should definitely watch the show because it goes so hard that I couldn´t keep my eyes off the screen! I hope you give this book a try!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Author: Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui</p><p>Illustrated by Azychika</p><p>Genres: Seinen Manga, Dark Fantasy</p><p>Plot: Every 1000 years, gods of every pantheon convene hold a conference to decide the fate of humanity by calling a vote to determine whether or not the human race should continue living or go extinct. With the most recent of these conferences having concluded, the gods unanimously decided to put humanity to an end. However, at the very last second, the eldest of the Valkyries, accompanied by the youngest, intervened and made the bold proposition to let humanity have a say in their fate by letting them go against the gods in a series of one-on-one fights to see if they are worthy of continuing to exist. Afraid to let go of their pride, the gods accept this proposal. Thirteen gods will fight against thirteen human champions. The first side to reach seven victories will decide humanity's fate.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-22 18:50:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I completely fell in love with this book 📖. It has the combination of LGBTQ acceptance, struggles, Latino culture, a bit of fantasy, and family drama 🎭. I highly recommend this book, trust me it will an exciting read and one you won’t regret.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book is good for people that love a good mystery, and an easy reading style! It is about a woman who predicts her own murder, and sets up her granddaughter with clues and hints to figure out who killed her. It is very easy to follow the story, and the characters are interesting and likeable! </p>]]></description>
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         <author>alyssalbanese</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This was one of my October reads, and it was so cute and atmospheric! A human girl and a witch fall in love in this perfect Halloweentown! This is an excellent LGBTQIA+ coming-of-age story!</p>]]></description>
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         <author>alyssalbanese</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book, written before Dracula in 1873, tells the story of a female vampire who falls in love with a human girl. If you are into vampires/horror, I highly reccomend this one! It's short too.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Gachiakuta is an ongoing dark fantasy manga written and illustrated by Kei Urana, featuring graffiti designs by Ando Hideyoshi. </p><p><br></p><p>The story follows Rudo, an orphan from the slums who was framed for the murder of his foster father. With that, Rudo is then led to be exiled to "The Pit", a vast garbage abyss beneath the floating city where he once lived. Rudo then vows with fury to kill the person responsible and all of society that accused him of murdering his only family.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I would recommend this book to anyone who likes books about trauma or mental health and the journey in someone else’s life this book is about a girl who is struggling in her life and has an addict brother and has to figure things in her life. This book can be intense to some people, but if you like books like this, I do recommend this book because it’s a very good book and it may show some graphic scenes, but it is overall a very good book and I recommend it to anyone who would like to read a book like this.</p>]]></description>
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         <author>kentannetran</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I first heard about Gucci Mane from my daughter, who named one of our chickens after him! I purchased the book to read and then share with her (she also is diagnosed bipolar.) Despite the incredibly tragic experiences of his manic episodes, he never gave up on his dream of being a musical artist.  His story gives hope to those who suffer such a debilitating mental illness.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I heard of this book on a video that I was watching &amp; kept in mind, then one day I was feeling stuck in something or just having those bad days, and so instead of doing the same routine I usually do, I tried something different, I went to Spotify and started reading this book. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F is a book about learning to prioritize and focus on what really matters and isn’t worth getting worked up about. I enjoyed reading this book because it shows you not to worry about what other people are thinking and instead concentrate on what matters to you. It talks about things in a very genuine and honest manner that seems very straightforward. And I would honestly recommend this book to others because it teaches you to look at stress, pressure, and expectation differently, and it also reminds you that it’s completely okay if you don’t have your hands full with everything and that your life will be much easier if you focus on what matters most and ditch the rest.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World is a light novel series that was first serialized as a Web Novel and continues to be updated in this format. written by Tappei Nagatsuki, the story follows Subaru Natsuki, a NEET who was suddenly summoned to a fantasy world and gained the traumatic ability known as Return by Death. and is forced to relive certain events from specific checkpoints after being returned to life by Death over and over again. Subaru experiences immense suffering trying to protect his new friends, especially the half-elf Emilla. The story centers on his recurring death loops and desperate attempts to change the outcomes. It's a series of trauma, growth, and emotional struggles. Tappei has also written What IF stories, which involve Subaru picking a different path from the main story, from where he decided to pick virtue instead.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book was fun and had me guessing who the murderer was until the very end. Mysterious but not gory. Had some laugh out loud moments for me. "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is a witty, meta-mystery novel about the Cunningham family, where every member has a history of killing someone, and a murder occurs during a family reunion at a ski resort, making everyone a suspect"</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-18 18:31:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>alyssalbanese</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book has great mental health representation and it's such a good coming of age story! Our main character loses her best friend to suicide and still has to go through high school without her best friend by her side. I found this to be a very accurate depiction of grief for a teen while still being an uplifting story. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I first heard of Spy x Family when I was looking for a book to read and then I came across the book that is mainly about a master spy "Twilight" who creates a fake family—adopting telepathic Anya and marrying assassin Yor—for a mission to prevent war, leading to hilarious chaos as they hide their true identities.  If you like what you hear so far, come to the library and check out this series!</p>]]></description>
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         <author>melissarobinett</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished listening to this book yesterday on my drive home. So beautiful! I love historical fiction because it opens my eyes to the things not necessarily presented or taught in regular history classes. Case in point, after WWII, Japanese women were marrying and having children with US Service Men and it was very much looked down upon to the point of women (&amp; their mixed race children) being ostracized and shunned from society. Women in this situation were left with very little options.</p><p><br/></p><p>Another book in this category that I listened to this year was "The Women" by Kristin Hannah and that was set during the Vietnam War. Another eye opener!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The book alley is mostly small side story's about horror. So if you like horror give it a read.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-05 20:36:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><em>Again, But Better</em> by Christine Riccio is a great novel that encourages self-reflection, personal growth, and courage. The story follows a college student who gets a second chance to step outside her comfort zone while studying abroad, making it highly relatable for students preparing for new stages in life. With themes of confidence, friendship, and learning from mistakes, the book is engaging, meaningful, and appropriate for high school readers. It promotes positive messages about growth and resilience while remaining entertaining and easy to read.</p>]]></description>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3741990061</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Tokyo Ghoul follows Ken Kaneki, a college student transformed into a half-human, half-ghoul hybrid after going on a deadly date with a ghoul named Rize. He's forced to navigate the dangerous world of ghouls in Tokyo, who secretly live among humans, while struggling to retain his humanity and identity. Eventually, he joins the ghoul-owned café Anteiku and confronts ghoul hunters to protect what matters most to him. </strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>This series holds a special place in my heart, and I think you should read it too.</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-07 00:04:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>443431_1</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3742244909</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Avatar: The Last Airbender follows Aang, a young Air Nomad and the long-lost Avatar, who awakens after 100 years frozen in ice to a world ravaged by the Fire Nation's war for domination.  I absolutely love this book; in my opinion, it is my favorite.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>"Then She Was Gone" is a mystery thriller set in the UK. It was great to read over break as it was fast paced and had some interesting twists and turns. If you want to read a short book that will hold your attention, this is the one!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Jujutsu kaisen is one of my favorite manga to read since the story is simple to follow, for the most part and the stakes are always so high that you never know what's gonna happen next. If you like a story with action, Jujutsu kaisen is a must read.</p>]]></description>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3745833058</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream. It's a horror short story exploring the topic of what happens when you give AI too much power. I love this story because it is a fast-paced story, leaving you with a sense of unease, knowing this is the future we are heading to.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Born a Crime is a really powerful book that shows how important it is to keep going no matter what life throws at you. It is both funny and emotional at the same time which makes it an easy and engaging read. You will definitely laugh at some parts and other moments might even make you tear up. Wonderful book! </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Berserk is a nice  dark fantasy story that I love reading, even though I'm only on vol. 2 of the manga. It's overall a good manga with good art and storytelling. I highly recommend reading this, just not as your first manga.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-13 19:12:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>alyssalbanese</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3751122228</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>I couldn't put this one down! I really enjoyed all the diverse characters and the dystopian elements! It's a quick read and has some light horror elements as well.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Epic fantasy that is considered a classic with really fantastic world building and awesome characters. I loved watching the movies and comparing the two.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-15 21:31:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>4296981</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A book I recommend is Crank by Ellen Hopkins, The book is written in small poems (makes it easier to read with the heavy topic) It follows the story of a teenage girl falling into addiction that she refers to as the monster.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-16 17:55:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>richard_lozano</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/saddleback2/utj5l526aykge61j/wish/3753886938</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>I highly recommend this book as it addresses the fact that the Latino demographics in the US are growing significantly; however, representation for Latinos in administration and educator roles in all levels of academia is not. It highlights the significance of this disparity and the need to address it.</p><p><br/></p><p><em>The Majority in the Minority: Expanding the Representation of Latina/o Faculty, Administrators, and Students in Higher Education</em>, edited by Jeanett Castellanos and Lee Jones, examines the paradox of the growing Latino population in the United States—which is propelling communities to majority status in several states—not being reflected in higher education.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>It's a short internet horror story written by Robertscream. The story follows an unnamed protagonist (at least in part one) who is trying to survive against creepy entities known as the "copycats." These creatures mimic the forms of their most recent victims but still possess something that makes them appear unsettling. The story takes about ten minutes to read, and I overall enjoyed it.</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nightscribe.co/s/82312/the-copycats">https://nightscribe.co/s/82312/the-copycats</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-20 17:40:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A book I recommend is Refugee by Alan Gratz. This book switches betweeen 3 different stories, each story from differnet time periods. The first POV is from a Jewish boy living in Germany during the Holocaust, a Cuban girl fleeing the country from Castro's leadership, and a Syrian boy  living during a civil war in 2015. Except, all these stories are connected in one way, and it is revealed how as you continue reading the book. I really like this book because not only does this book put perspective into these events, its moral shows how everyone is all connected in one way or another.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-21 18:08:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A short internet horror story by Robertscream. It is a 3-minute read. The story centers on a secret military project called Project Olymus, which was an experiment to see if it was possible to bring humans back from the dead. The first test was a success at first until something went wrong...</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nightscribe.co/s/87568/the-afterlife-experiment">https://nightscribe.co/s/87568/the-afterlife-experiment</a></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>People We Meet on Vacation is a contemporary romance book that is a fun rom-com read. It follows the story of Alex and Poppy, long-time best friends who go on vacations together every summer. This book was just adapted into a movie, so you might recognize it. If you loved the movie and want some more Alex and Poppy content, this book is perfect to check out. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is one of my favorite novels by far. It focuses on a woman experiencing hardships caused by World War 2, and how nazi invasion impacted her life, alongside her sister and her sisters children. The protagonist is a brave, selfless, individual who works to help those around her. Its intense, emotional, and nuanced. It flows easily once you enter the groove of reading, and is perfect for those looking for a standalone read. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Oedipus the King sophocles is a book we just finished reading in class, and I really liked this book because the irony and suspense in this book are great. Normally, books that are read in class are boring and not really enjoable but this book was different, and since we already knew what would happen and knew things the characters didn't, it made the book even more enjoyable from start to finish. Overall, this is a great book.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Into magic? And complicated systems revolving around it? Or just overall love magical stuff? Then I highly recommend this manga! Witch Hat Atelier is a story that follows our main character named Coco. Coco is a young girl who wishes to be a witch and is absolutely obsessed with magic, despite being an ordinary girl she still continues to dream of being a witch someday. An accident occurs when she accidentally turns her mother into stone and is taken in as an apprentice under a witch named Qifrey. Her goal is to find out the forbidden spell that caused her mother to turn into stone, and to finally become the witch she's always wanted to be. I personally think it's an amazing story! Even if you aren't into magical stuff the art is really beautiful! I really love the magic system in this series, it's very interesting and it makes you second question yourself on what is wrong and what is right. And it's very cute, besides Coco it also follows three other cute adorable girls who are also studying under Qifrey. It's also very life learning I would say and inspirational. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Lost in the Clouds is a book centered on trauma and toxic dynamics between the main characters, Skylar and Cirrus. Skylar has a crush on a character, Chan-il, and takes pictures of him without him knowing. Cirrus finds these pictures and uses them to blackmail Skylar. It is a bl and trust me, it gets better at the end, I highly recommend this to people who like complex relationships. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>There aren't any words that I could think of that describe the story of Uzumaki, but I'll do my best. written and illustrated by Junji Ito, the story is narrated by a High School girl named Kirie Ghoshima. The story follows her and her boyfriend, Shuichi Saito, as they witness their town descend into madness due to a curse known as the spiral. The body horror in the story... man, is it good. (Examples in the other slides) It is genuinely creepy. The best way to describe it is like a car crash; you know it's awful but you just can't look away. If you're into horror or want to get into horror, I highly recommend this book.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-04 18:06:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley </p><p><br/></p><p>This memoir is written by the late Elvis Presley’s wife, Priscilla. If you have seen the film Priscilla then you’ll love this book because it’s what the movie was based off. The book goes into Priscilla’s early life and how she met Elvis. It goes into their marriage, struggles, and eventually the events leading up to his death. It’s a very good memoir that I very much recommend. It has old pictures from her teen years and her marriage with Elvis. </p><p>I very much recommend this book if you are an Elvis Presley fan or if you’re a Priscilla fan!! 10/10 read</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>We already have two volumes of Punpun in the bookstore: 2 and 5. Unfortunately, we don't have the remaining volumes, which are 1, 3, 6, and 7. I recommend this manga for its surreal visual style, where the protagonist appears as a cartoonish bird in a photorealistic world. It addresses maturity and emotional desolation with brutal honesty, generating a deep and unsettling empathy. In my opinion, it's worth reading.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>One Piece: </p><p>Nobody had posted it yet, and if you see this, I know you'll think it's really long! Well, watch it yourself; you'll never get bored. The anime is better, but the manga isn't censored with the injuries, and it's a really good story about a boy named Monkey D. Luffy who wants to be the Pirate King and find the One Piece. One Piece is also about finding a family, being free, improving over time, and laughing and crying with the characters at the same time.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book is perfect for people who are into comics but also want historical elements. Maus is the story of the author's father, Vladek Spiegelman, a survivor of Hitler's Europe. It goes through the hardships and challenges Vladek faced and illustrates them in an easily consumable way. I recommend this book to anyone, even if non-fiction or history books aren't your thing. I believe everyone can find something to like about Maus.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I loved this book because it shows the suffering these three brothers endured due to the problems they faced in Guatemala. This book teaches us a great lesson about why we should honor what we have. Sometimes people go through things like this, and the book itself teaches us that. It's a great book to learn more about this case. I loved it.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This manga is amazing yet heart-wrenching. It follows a young girl who gets bullied, and there is a little octopus alien that is sent from a planet to make her happy. Its topics can get disturbing, but its message is about trauma and how we repeat the bad things that happen to us. It has a happy ending, somewhat. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book was good but sad. It's about a little boy whose mom gets taken away, and the boy has to provide for his family and take care of his little siblings. While his parents are gone, he tries to get his family to reunite with his family. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>its about a Jew boy who Is living a normal life. then when Hitler becomes the ruler of the country he imprisons all the Jews. the boy becomes a prisoner and trys to escape</p><p>will he escape or die trying read the book :D oh and my name is Dominic zamarripa </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>To All the Boys I've Loved Before is a great romance book that is interesting to read. I would recommend it to people who enjoy reading romance novels! If you might've watched the movie and enjoyed it, you'll enjoy the book even more because there is more details in the book!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Great Book full of suspense and intrigue. </p><p><strong>A master of the brainy, twisty thriller. . . . <em>The Secret of Secrets</em> is perhaps his most ambitious undertaking yet: a dense thriller that is also a meditation on the nature, and the possible future, of human consciousness.”—<em>Los Angeles Times</em></strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong><em>So what's inside your head? Another consciousness? Would the military keep you from publishing a book because they stole something from you? </em></strong></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Scott Pilgrim is a 2004 comic series written by Canadian author and comic book artist Bryan Lee O'Malley. The story is about Scott Pilgrim's reckless antics.</p><p><br/></p><p>The story follows Scott, a 23-year-old Canadian BUM from Toronto, who lives in a modest apartment with his gay roommate, Wallace Wells. Scott is a bass guitarist for the local garage band "Sex Bob-Omb"  with his friends Stephien Stills and Kim Pine. with whom he used to have a romantic relationship. Initially, Scott is dating the 17-year-old high school student Knives Chau, but Scott soon falls for the mysterious American woman Ramona Flowers. Ramona recently moved  to Toronto and appears in Scott's dreams. Scott tries desperately to have a relationship with Ramona, but that's when Scott finds out that he has to defeat Ramona's "seven evil exes" with supernatural powers to be with her.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The topics it covers are depression, philosophy, and parallel universes.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monsters by Peter Vronsky is a nonfiction book about the history of serial killers and how they are studied by criminal investigators and psychologists. The book looks at cases from ancient history all the way to modern times, explaining how serial murder has appeared in different societies and how police try to catch these criminals.</p><p>One interesting part of the book is how it explains the psychology behind serial killers and how investigators analyze patterns in crimes. It also includes many real case studies that help readers understand how criminal profiling and investigations work. Overall, the book is informative and sometimes shocking, but it helps readers understand why these crimes happen and how the criminal justice system works to stop them. It is a good book for people interested in criminology, psychology, or the history of crime.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p> I think this book is very good and interesting. The book is about two teens Rashad and Quinn. Rashad is  accused of stealing and is hurt by a police officer. Quinn sees what happens but feels scared to of speaking up because the officer is close to his family. As the story goes on the town argues about what happened and students start protesting. The book shows how racism and stereotypes can hurt people and why it’s important to stand up for what is right. I would give this book a 10/10 because it is straight up and I recommend to other students.   </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-12 03:37:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I highly recommend this book. It was captivating from the first sentence all the way to the last. A short and easy read. It is the incredible true story of a former gang member living a life of crime who was shot point-blank in the face and lived to tell his story. It is an inspirational story about his life of crime and how he managed to turn it around and counsel other at-risk youths in our community through Project Kinship in SAUSD. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>La historia sigue a Kyle, un adolescente cuya vida cambia drásticamente tras un accidente automovilístico en el que muere su novia. Consumido por la culpa y el dolor, se aísla del mundo hasta que conoce a Marley, una chica que también carga con su propia pérdida. Juntos, intentan reconstruirse emocionalmente mientras surge una conexión entre ellos.</em></strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-26 20:32:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I recommend this book because its about a little boy that lives in California with his family. Efren has to take care of his family  while his mom gets deported to mexico.  Struggling with all this he's still going to school and work. Efren works with his dad making pupusa to help around the house and to help support the family.   </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This book is good, it was never meant to be released because it was about Marcus Aurelius ' own thoughts its a great book</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I really liked this book. I liked it because it talks about family issues and trust issues growing up and I really relate to it. I would recommend it  because it has drama and it's intense to read. it's a 5/5 I would recommend.</p>]]></description>
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