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Recommended by: Blanca
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My Pinup By Hilton Als Cover Image
$9.95
ISBN: 9780811234498
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Published: New Directions - November 1st, 2022

From attending an early concert to eventually meeting Prince in person, Hilton Als shares with us his impression of the artist while also placing both encounters within his personal histories of love and loss. It inspired me to watch and listen to all of Prince's artistic output once more. [Blanca]


Recommended by: Adrienne
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Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook By Illyanna Maisonet, Michael W. Twitty (Foreword by), Dan Liberti (Photographs by), Erika P. Rodriguez (Photographs by) Cover Image
By Illyanna Maisonet, Michael W. Twitty (Foreword by), Dan Liberti (Photographs by), Erika P. Rodriguez (Photographs by)
$32.50
ISBN: 9781984859761
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Published: Ten Speed Press - October 18th, 2022

Illyanna Maisonet is a force. She's a powerful writer and an incredible chef. Diasporican is a deeply personal collection of recipes that greatly expanded my familiarity with foods from the Puerto Rican Diaspora. I love that Maisonet doesn't shy away discussing the destructive influences of colonialism and includes headers like "Why the 2:1 Ratio Is Bullshit." I can't wait to continue cooking my way through the many, many recipes I've bookmarked! [Adrienne]


Recommended by: Blanca
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The Christmas Book Flood By Emily Kilgore, Kitty Moss (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Emily Kilgore, Kitty Moss (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780374388997
Availability: Backordered
Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - November 1st, 2022

The illustrations are glorious! Even the dogs curl up with a book in this wonderfully written story about a book-giving tradition in Iceland. Kilgore captures in light verse the experience of looking for the right book, which as book lovers know, i can be as much fun as reading. [Blanca]


Recommended by: sweet pea
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Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life By Alice Wong Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780593315392
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Published: Vintage - September 6th, 2022

Alice is a disability justice activist and editor of the amazing Disability Visibility (which, if you haven't, you should read soonest). This is an innovative memoir pulling together essays, graphics, photos, and conversations into a scrapbook of sorts, which makes it both fun and illuminating. [sweet pea]


Recommended by: Karen
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Maybe We'll Make It: A Memoir (American Music Series) By Margo Price Cover Image
$27.95
ISBN: 9781477323502
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Published: University of Texas Press - October 4th, 2022

Margo Price writes so many autobiographical songs, so it was nice to hear even more of the story behind them. Her struggles and triumphs. You don't have to be familiar with her music to get a lot out of this memoir. This is great for any artist honing their craft and hoping to make it some day. [Karen]


Recommended by: Blanca
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Cooking with Mushrooms: A Fungi Lover's Guide to the World's Most Versatile, Flavorful, Health-Boosting Ingredients By Andrea Gentl Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9781648291500
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Published: Artisan - October 18th, 2022

Andrea Gentl is infectious with her passion for mushrooms. From broths to cocktails, Gentl organized her cookbook by meal time, so you can quickly find a recipe for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the cocktail hour. Her recipes are infused with flavors from all over the world, which she has traveled as a photographer. I enjoyed learning techniques, and the risotto was delicious! [Blanca]


Recommended by: Adrienne
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It Won't Always Be Like This: A Graphic Memoir By Malaka Gharib Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781984860293
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Published: Ten Speed Press - September 20th, 2022

In this coming-of-age graphic memoir, Gharib shares her experiences growing up across borders and cultures and navigating changing family dynamics. She thoughtfully captures the complex, and sometimes contradictory, feelings of adolescence. This beautiful book would be make a great gift for either adults or teens. [Adrienne]


Recommended by: sweet pea
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A Song for the Unsung: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the 1963 March on Washington By Carole Boston Weatherford, Rob Sanders, Byron McCray (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250779502
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - November 8th, 2022

Bayard Rustin is one of my heroes, so i have been very excited for this picture book biography! The book focuses on Bayard's work organizing the 1963 March on Washington. This book is an important step to recovering the legacy of this civil rights hero written out of history for being queer. [sweet pea]


Recommended by: Blanca
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What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People: A Baking Book By Claire Saffitz Cover Image
$37.50
ISBN: 9781984826985
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Published: Clarkson Potter - November 8th, 2022

What I love about this baking book, aside from the mouth-watering pictures of each dessert, is how accessible Claire Saffitz created her recipes. No special tools needed, and each recipe has little troubleshooting Q&A's on the side. As a beginner myself, I felt encouraged and less intimidated to practice making desserts. [Blanca]


Recommended by: Karen
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Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories By Elise Gravel Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781797214917
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Published: Chronicle Books - September 20th, 2022

It seems like disinformation is everywhere these days, and the more young readers are online the more likely they are to encounter harmful information. So take heed of these cute lil blobs who make media literacy fun and understandable. Aimed at young readers, but this should be essential reading for all in an age where fake news is big business and we're all the target audience. I also learned I shouldn't drink shampoo and no, my underwear will not kill me. [Karen]


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