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Sofie's Picks

Sofie grew up in a household that was a passionate about storytelling. While she didn't appreciate it much as a child, now she loves stories so much that she never leaves the house without a book. Sofie finds coming of age stories to be the most compelling. She will read across all genres but her favorite remains Magical Realism. 

The Diviners, by Libba Bray

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The Diviners (Paperback)

By Libba Bray
$15.99
ISBN: 9780316126106
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - December 3rd, 2013

A phenomenal blend of genres! Creepy, supernatural and, above all, atmospheric. Follow a rag-tag crew of teens with magical skills as they solve uncanny murders in 1920's Manhattan. Perfect for horror and mystery fans.

The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley, by Hannah Tinti

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The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley: A Novel (Paperback)

By Hannah Tinti
$17.00
ISBN: 9780812989908
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Published: Dial Press Trade Paperback - January 30th, 2018

A gritty and emotional read, The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley is about an ex-criminal, Samuel, trying to raise his teenage daughter, Loo, in a quiet, New England town. As Loo is discovering more about her father's violent history, an old foe disrupts their lives and Samuel must learn that in order to ensure Loo's safety, he must not run away from his past anymore.

Every Heart a Doorway, by Seanan McGuire

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Every Heart a Doorway (Wayward Children #1) (Hardcover)

By Seanan McGuire
$17.99
ISBN: 9780765385505
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Published: Tordotcom - April 5th, 2016

You read books about kids discovering magical worlds. Ever wondered what happens when they return home? Seanan McGuire answers this question in her Wayward Children series. Perfect for a quick, escapist read, this one is only under 200 pages.

Heart Berries, by Terese Marie Mailhot

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Heart Berries: A Memoir (Hardcover)

By Terese Marie Mailhot
$23.00
ISBN: 9781619023345
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Published: Counterpoint LLC - February 6th, 2018

Poetic, enthralling biography of an indigenous woman reflecting on her coming of age, being hospitalized and what happens afterward. Around 150 pages long, Terese Marie Mailhot packs an emotional punch.

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, by Becky Albertalli

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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Paperback)

By Becky Albertalli
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ISBN: 9780062348685
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Published: Balzer + Bray - June 7th, 2016

Funny and heartwarming story about a closeted gay teenage boy in his junior year of high school. Follow him on his journey of courage, love and oreos. Trust me, this book will make you smile.

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