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Compulsively readable, this is classic Winterson. Its central question is "can life be artificially created after someone has passed?" Crossing the gap from Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein to a chilling not-so-far-away future, I couldn't put this down. [Karen]

It's generally when i'm in the mountains and see a fantastic cloud that i curse myself for my lack of cloud knowledge. This book alleviates that with stunning, and often humorous, photos from around the world with stats to help you identify future fantastic formations. [sweet pea]

See the joy of nature and animals that could only come through the eyes of child. With beautiful illustrations, this book tells the story of the way nature can surprise us… as long as we pay attention. [Karen]

It can be Wayzgoose all year when you have this book in your collection. Dive into the history of radical printing, covering the heady times of the 1970s when Detroit Printing Co-op printed political pieces using experimental techniques. [Karen]

Reading this poetry collection is like being sucker-punched in the gut. Haeflinger's poems ask s to be honest about the suburban cages we build ourselves into. Each page is packed with tension and observation. Read this to shake off the holiday gloom. [Christina]

When the days are short, a good party can keep you going. This book reflects on why we revel in the holidays and might even inspire new traditions. [Raissa]

This STUNNING book features the work fifteen black photographers and their talented models in this fashion portfolio. As well as beautiful art, the narrative covers how black artists are redefining fashion and standards of beauty. [sweet pea]

This first full-length poetry collection from this amazing spoken-word poet. Staceyann manages to distill current events and rage into poetry that is very much alive, and bites, and provokes. [sweet pea]

This sweet picture book has a classic feel with an affirming rhyme and bright, cute illustrations giving you everything you need to fly: a butterfly wing, a toothbrush, a song, a joke, an umbrella, honey, and many more useful things. [sweet pea]

This eerie collection of Arctic horror stories is the perfect tool to help you zone out during upcoming (and socially painful) holidays. Most of the stories include monster sightings, hunting-gone-wrong, and blood. Lots of blood. Pro tip: read the last story first - it's easily the best story in the book. [Christina]