To Fly Among the Stars: The Hidden Story of the Fight for Women Astronauts (Scholastic Focus)
By: Rebecca Siegel
4.10
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
A searing look at the birth of America's space program, and the men and women aviators who set its …
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1. Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
By: Steve Sheinkin
4.13
Format: 266 pages, Hardcover
In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next t… read more
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- audiobook
- history
- childrens
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- middle grade
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"She was too well-trained to panic."-Steve Sheinkin, Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
"When do I start?" is the most refreshing thing I've heard in this whole war."-Steve Sheinkin, Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
"Here at great expense,' [Colonel Groves] moaned to Oppenheimer, 'the government has assembled the world's largest collection of crackpots."-Steve Sheinkin, Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
"Everyone worked day and night, Monday through Saturday. Oppenheimer insisted people take Sundays off to rest and recharge. Scientists fished for trout in nearby streams, or climbed mountains and disc…"-Steve Sheinkin, Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
2. Dear Martin
By: Nic Stone
4.00
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter De… read more
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- audiobook
3. As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride
By: Various , Joe Layden , Rob Reiner , Cary Elwes
4.14
Format: None pages, Hardcover
From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes a first-p… read more
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- nonfiction
- audiobook
4. The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
By: Dashka Slater
3.63
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
One teenager in a skirt. One teenager with a lighter. One moment that changes both of their lives f… read more
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- nonfiction
- audiobook
5. His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1)
By: Naomi Novik
4.06
Format: 356 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors ride migh… read more
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- historical
- audiobook
"I am sure I could not have liked any French captain half so much as you"-Naomi Novik, His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1)
"Temeraire said, 'It is very nice how many books there are, indeed. And on so many subjects!"-Naomi Novik, His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1)
"I should rather have you than a heap of gold, even if it were very comfortable to sleep on."-Naomi Novik, His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1)
"I am beginning to feel the need of a glass of wine to fortify myself against this conversation."-Naomi Novik, His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1)
6. The Book of Unknown Americans
By: Cristina Henríquez
3.17
Format: 120 pages, Hardcover
A dazzling, heartbreaking page-turner destined for breakout status: a novel that gives voice to mil… read more
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7. The Austere Academy (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #5)
By: Lemony Snicket , Brett Helquist
4.73
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are at first optimistic--attending school is a welcome change for the book… read more
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8. Being Jazz
By: Jazz Jennings
3.44
Format: 406 pages, Audio CD
Jazz Jennings is one of the youngest and most prominent voices in the national discussion about gen… read more
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9. The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia
By: Candace Fleming
4.00
Format: 120 pages, Hardcover
Here is the tumultuous, heartrending, true story of the Romanovs--at once an intimate portrait of R… read more
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10. Prairie Lotus
By: Linda Sue Park
4.29
Format: 260 pages, Hardcover
Prairie Lotus is a book about a girl determined to fit in and realize her dreams: getting an educat… read more
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- historical
- middle grade
- childrens
- audiobook
11. We Deserve Monuments
By: Jas Hammonds
4.30
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
Family secrets, a swoon-worthy romance, and a slow-burn mystery collide in We Deserve Monuments, a … read more
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- audiobook
"Home to the richest soil on Earth. A Great Place to Grow!"-Jas Hammonds, We Deserve Monuments
12. Front Desk (Front Desk, #1)
By: Kelly Yang
4.38
Format: 298 pages, Hardcover
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- audiobook
"It's going to be okay. I'll make friends, and if I don't, I'll borrow books from the library."-Kelly Yang, Front Desk (Front Desk, #1)
"It was hard not to stare at Jason's mom, specifically the humongous diamond on her hand. I thought I might go blind."-Kelly Yang, Front Desk (Front Desk, #1)
"It was hard not to stare at Jjason's mom, specifically the humongous diamond on her hand. I thought I might go blind."-Kelly Yang, Front Desk (Front Desk, #1)
"At this point, my mom started crying. She let out a sob so thunderous, I wondered if my cousins in China could hear her."-Kelly Yang, Front Desk (Front Desk, #1)
13. Black Brother, Black Brother
By: Jewell Parker Rhodes
4.18
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
From award-winning and bestselling author, Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful coming-of-age stor… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- audiobook
14. Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster
By: Adam Higginbotham
4.37
Format: 538 pages, Hardcover
The story of Chernobyl is more complex, more human, and more terrifying than the Soviet myth. Adam … read more
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- science
- history
- historical
- nonfiction
- audiobook
15. Hijab Butch Blues
By: Lamya H.
4.48
Format: 284 pages, Hardcover
A queer hijabi Muslim immigrant survives her coming-of-age by drawing strength and hope from storie… read more
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- feminism
- nonfiction
- audiobook
"Sort of?"-Lamya H., Hijab Butch Blues
"Queer indispensability?"-Lamya H., Hijab Butch Blues
"I feel tired. Or reckless. Or maybe brave."-Lamya H., Hijab Butch Blues
"I want to figure her out, this girl, and I want to know everything about her."-Lamya H., Hijab Butch Blues
16. Pageboy
By: Elliot Page
3.75
Format: 271 pages, None
Pageboy is a groundbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page… read more
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- nonfiction
- audiobook
"Her visibility meant the world to me. I think about this as I walk through the world now."-Elliot Page, Pageboy
"How do people do it? How do they shut off the noise? And I don't mean "happy", they may not be happy, but they seem to be able to exist at least."-Elliot Page, Pageboy
"In a world where queerness all too often alienates us from blood, I am grateful to Julia, and the family I have chosen. Without them, I wouldn't be here."-Elliot Page, Pageboy
"I could block myself out, I was a person I didn't know, I'd gaze into what felt like the universe, my eye a planet of its own. I must be somewhere in there, I'd think."-Elliot Page, Pageboy
17. 96 Miles
By: J.L. Esplin
4.07
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Dad always said if things get desperate, it’s okay to drink the water in the toilet. I never though… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- audiobook
"But the thing is, if you do survive, when it's all said and done, you still have to live with yourself."-J.L. Esplin, 96 Miles
18. Coven: A Graphic Novel
By: Jennifer Dugan
3.74
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
Emsy has always lived in sunny California, and she'd much rather spend her days surfing with her fr… read more
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19. Threads That Bind (Threads That Bind, #1)
By: Kika Hatzopoulou
3.93
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
In a world where the children of the gods inherit their powers, a descendant of the Greek Fates mus… read more
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- audiobook
"Three bodies, one soul. You go when your sisters need you. No questions asked."-Kika Hatzopoulou, Threads That Bind (Threads That Bind, #1)
"Tolerating wickedness can ensure your survival - but also cause a feeling of slow death."-Kika Hatzopoulou, Threads That Bind (Threads That Bind, #1)
"Because what is art, what is inspiration, if not the deepest, darkest secrets of the artist?"-Kika Hatzopoulou, Threads That Bind (Threads That Bind, #1)
"Io you need to go now," he breathed, eyes large and fearful. "And I promise, the moment I'm better. I'll come find you" "How?" she asked, the word breaking into a sob. How would he ever find her in t…"-Kika Hatzopoulou, Threads That Bind (Threads That Bind, #1)
20. What I Carry
By: Jennifer Longo
4.22
Format: 336 pages, Library Binding
For readers of Robin Benway's Far From the Tree, a powerful and heartwarming look at a teen girl ab… read more
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- audiobook
"The entire fucking point of being born is that someone is supposed to take care of you."-Jennifer Longo, What I Carry
"Not being perfect is for people who have families; you can screw up and they still keep you."-Jennifer Longo, What I Carry
"Memory is a fascinating thing. Months and years can pass, uneventful and lost, but then certain tiny moments, pieces of conversation or feelings within the thousands of blank days stay sharp, clear l…"-Jennifer Longo, What I Carry
"It's not like I'm dead inside. It's that I'm allergic to manufactured, insincere emotion. A lifetime of people saying one thing but doing the opposite has inoculated me, and now I understand how to s…"-Jennifer Longo, What I Carry
21. Free Lunch
By: Rex Ogle
4.37
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a w… read more
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- nonfiction
- middle grade
- audiobook
"I don't know why, but I don't trust the word free anymore. Lunch here is supposed to be free, but it feels like it costs me a lot."-Rex Ogle, Free Lunch
"On the back, it has the address, and says, free lunch! A chill runs up my spine. I don’t know why, but I don’t trust the word free anymore. Lunch here is supposed to be free, but it feels like it cos…"-Rex Ogle, Free Lunch
22. We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story
By: Simu Liu
4.35
Format: 320 pages, ebook
Marvel's newest recruit shares his own inspiring and unexpected origin story, from China to the bri… read more
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- nonfiction
- audiobook
"Nobody forced us to come here,"-Simu Liu, We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story
"Canada is not unilaterally friendly, nor is “friendly"-Simu Liu, We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story
"Acting, like life, gets a bit stale when you only make safe choices."-Simu Liu, We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story
"Jared had taught me the value of swinging for the fences and being the master of my own destiny."-Simu Liu, We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story
23. Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains
By: Cassie Chambers
3.96
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
After rising from poverty to earn two Ivy League degrees, an Appalachian lawyer pays tribute to the… read more
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- feminism
- nonfiction
- history
- audiobook
"This holler feels like home, and this house feels like family. There are women’s stories here, stories of resilience, love, and strength. This community knows them well, but their echo hasn’t reached…"-Cassie Chambers, Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains
24. Starfish
By: Lisa Fipps
4.46
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Ellie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this debut novel-in-verse. Eve… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- audiobook
"I'm a starfish, taking p all the room I want."-Lisa Fipps, Starfish
"I'm a starfish, taking up all the room I want."-Lisa Fipps, Starfish
"DNA doesn't make you family. Love does. Actions do."-Lisa Fipps, Starfish
"No matter what others say or do, embrace what makes you, you."-Lisa Fipps, Starfish
25. My Remarkable Journey
By: Katherine G. Johnson
4.32
Format: 352 pages, Paperback
The remarkable woman at heart of the smash New York Times bestseller and Oscar-winning film Hidden … read more
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- audiobook
- history
- feminism
- nonfiction
- space
- science
26. Borderless
By: Jennifer De Leon
4.14
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
Caught in the crosshairs of gang violence, a teen girl and her mother set off on a perilous journey… read more
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- audiobook
27. Sex Cult Nun: Breaking Away from the Children of God, a Wild, Radical Religious Cult
By: Faith Jones
3.87
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
Named a Best Book of 2021 by Newsweek and a Most Anticipated by People , TIME , USA Today , Real Si… read more
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- nonfiction
- audiobook
28. Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-Century Memoir
By: Madeleine K. Albright
4.02
Format: 592 pages, Paperback
In this revealing, funny, and inspiring memoir, seven-time New York Times bestselling author and fo… read more
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- feminism
- nonfiction
- history
- audiobook
"An exciting position replenishes the energy it consumes."-Madeleine K. Albright, Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-Century Memoir
"Because I have no interest in death, I feel that death should have no interest in me."-Madeleine K. Albright, Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-Century Memoir
"... in any group, someone has to lead, and it might as well be a woman - provided she has done the work necessary to prepare."-Madeleine K. Albright, Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-Century Memoir
"Though I had never written a memoir, I was confident that given enough time, I could do a serviceable job. Not elegant, but blunt, informative and funnier than most readers would expect."-Madeleine K. Albright, Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-Century Memoir
29. The Passing Playbook
By: Isaac Fitzsimons
4.13
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Fifteen-year-old Spencer Harris is a proud nerd, an awesome big brother and a Messi-in-training. He… read more
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- audiobook
"As if Spencer's thoughts were sending out a homing beacon, Justice looked over in his direction, making eye contact, and Spencer understood what Gimli saw when he gazed upon Galadriel. But, no. Just …"-Isaac Fitzsimons, The Passing Playbook
30. How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe
By: Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
4.25
Format: 432 pages, Paperback
A romance starring a Mexican American teen who discovers love and profound truths about the univers… read more
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- audiobook
31. To Fly Among the Stars: The Hidden Story of the Fight for Women Astronauts (Scholastic Focus)
By: Rebecca Siegel
4.10
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
A searing look at the birth of America's space program, and the men and women aviators who set its … read more
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- history
- childrens
- historical
- feminism
- middle grade
- nonfiction
- space
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