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  • The Night Watchman

    Title: The Night Watchman Author: Louise Erdich Genres: Native American Fiction Summary (from publisher): Thomas Wazhashk is the night watchman at the jewel bearing plant, the first factory located near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. He is also a Chippewa Council member who is trying to understand the consequences of a new Read more

  • Winter’s Bone

    Title: Winter’s Bone Author: Daniel Woodrell Genres: American Fiction Summary (from publisher): Ree Dolly’s father has skipped bail on charges that he ran a crystal meth lab, and the Dollys will lose their house if he doesn’t show up for his next court date. With two young brothers depending on her, 16-year-old Ree knows she Read more

  • Persepolis

    Title: Persepolis Author: Marjane Satrapi Genres: Biography, Graphic Novel Summary (from publisher): In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the coming-of-age story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah’s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Read more

  • A Little Princess

    Title: A Little Princess Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett Genres: Kids Fiction Summary (from publisher): At Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies, young Sara Crewe enjoys the friendship of her classmates and the staff—much to stern Miss Minchin’s disdain. When Sara is unexpectedly impoverished, she is forced to become a servant under Miss Minchin’s control. Read more

  • Redefining Realness

    Title: Redefining Realness Author: Janet Mock Genres: LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction, Biography Summary (from publisher): With unflinching honesty and moving prose, Janet Mock relays her experiences of growing up young, multiracial, poor, and trans in America, offering readers accessible language while imparting vital insight about the unique challenges and vulnerabilities of a marginalized and misunderstood population.  Tea/Coffee: Read more

  • My Brilliant Friend

    Title: My Brilliant Friend Author: Elena Ferrante Genres: Italian Fiction, Historical Fiction Summary (from publisher): The fiery and unforgettable Lila and the bookish narrator, Elena, become women, wives, mothers, and leaders, all the while maintaining a complex and at times conflicted friendship. This first novel in the series follows Lila and Elena from their fateful Read more

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