Sam and Friends - The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show
By: Craig Shemin
4.50
Format: 604 pages, Paperback
Long before Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, college students Jim Henson and Jane Nebel created a…
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1. Jim Henson: The Biography
By: Brian Jay Jones
4.01
Format: 585 pages, Hardcover
For the first time ever-a comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth-century's most innovative… read more
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- history
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"Please watch out for each other and love and forgive everybody. It's a good life, enjoy it.' - Jim"-Brian Jay Jones, Jim Henson: The Biography
"It is our responsibility to keep telling these tales--to tell them in a way that they teach and entertain and give meaning to our lives,' he [Jim] said later. 'This is not merely an obligation, it's …"-Brian Jay Jones, Jim Henson: The Biography
"Indeed, [Jimmy] Dean believed in Rowlf so completely that he would sometimes genuinely break up when Rowlf delivered one-liners, laughing so hard that he was unable to sing. "I treated Rowlf like he …"-Brian Jay Jones, Jim Henson: The Biography
"One viewer - a Mr. Dionne from California... fired off an angry, rambling letter, complaining haughtily that "the most disciplined attention I could give [The Cube] was a belch from the grave of Marc…"-Brian Jay Jones, Jim Henson: The Biography
2. Lords and Ladies (Discworld, #14; Witches #4)
By: Terry Pratchett
4.60
Format: None pages, Paperback
A Discworld Novel. It's a hot Midsummer Night. The crop circles are turning up everywhere-even on t… read more
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3. The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies
By: Jason Surrell , Tom Fitzgerald , None
4.48
Format: None pages, Paperback
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4. Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street
By: None
4.02
Format: 293 pages, Hardcover
The story of one of the most important and beloved shows on television-how it got started, nearly f… read more
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5. The Monster at the End of this Book
By: Michael J. Smollin , Jon Stone
4.46
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
"On the first page, what did that say? Did that say there will be a Monster at the end of the book?… read more
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6. Jim Henson: The Works: The Art, the Magic, the Imagination
By: Harry Belafonte , Christopher Finch , Jim Henson , Candice Bergen , None , None
3.92
Format: 314 pages, Hardcover
The ultimate gift for Muppet lovers everywhere, this extraordinary tribute celebrates 40 years of H… read more
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7. The Magic Fish
By: Trung Le Nguyen
4.51
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Tiến loves his family and his friends…but Tiến has a secret he's been keeping from them, and it mig… read more
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"To me, language is a map to help you figure out where you are. If you can't read the map, you're lost"-Trung Le Nguyen, The Magic Fish
"The space between two shores is the ocean and being caught in between feels like drowning. And, really, what is the point of tears among so much salt water?"-Trung Le Nguyen, The Magic Fish
8. The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1)
By: Alison Goodman
4.18
Format: 464 pages, Paperback
A high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as a… read more
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"What makes you think he is trustworthy?’ ‘ He has a sense of humor,’ I said, and then added the final proof. ‘And he found my observations funny too."-Alison Goodman, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1)
"If you need me, just yell,' he said. 'Ladies do not yell,' I replied over my shoulder. 'But renegades do.' I caught a glimpse of myself in one of the mirrors as I passed; my color was high and I had …"-Alison Goodman, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1)
"My brother pursed his lips. 'Love? Really, Augusta, this is an important decision. If you think love is essential to a good match it is no wonder you are still unmarried.' 'Duffy, that is unkind,' Ju…"-Alison Goodman, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1)
"He took the offering and positioned it behind his head with a baleful look. 'If I recall, it is your fault I have lost a great deal of blood,' Undeniable, but then again, I had not started the encoun…"-Alison Goodman, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1)
9. Hungry Ghost
By: Victoria Ying
4.01
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
A beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel takes a look at eating disorders, family … read more
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10. The Moth Keeper
By: Kay O'Neill
4.08
Format: 257 pages, Paperback
Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth … read more
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11. Aquicorn Cove
By: Kay O'Neill
4.18
Format: 96 pages, Hardcover
When Lana and her father return to their seaside hometown to help clear the debris of a storm, the … read more
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12. Snapdragon
By: Kat Leyh
4.48
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Kat Leyh’s Snapdragon is a magical realist graphic novel about a young girl who befriends her town’… read more
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13. If You'll Have Me
By: Eunnie
4.44
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
“Super sweet and totally heartwarming!”—Alice Oseman, bestselling author of Heartstopper and Lovele… read more
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14. Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village
By: Maureen Johnson
4.01
Format: 128 pages, Hardcover
Thinking of a foray to a quaint English village? You'll think twice after reading this tongue-in-ch… read more
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15. The Legacy of Yangchen (The Yangchen Novels, #2)
By: F.C. Yee
4.18
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
From the New York Times bestselling author of Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi and Av… read more
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"Borrowed vigor coursed through her veins."-F.C. Yee, The Legacy of Yangchen (The Yangchen Novels, #2)
"To the paranoid, facts seemed like threats."-F.C. Yee, The Legacy of Yangchen (The Yangchen Novels, #2)
"Love could sometimes be a weakness. Mercy could sometimes be cruel."-F.C. Yee, The Legacy of Yangchen (The Yangchen Novels, #2)
"The wise could be counted on to do what was wise; there was no predicting the actions of a buffoon."-F.C. Yee, The Legacy of Yangchen (The Yangchen Novels, #2)
16. Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever
By: Matt Singer
4.06
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn’t check out Rotten To… read more
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- history
- biography
17. Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Coronation, Vol. 1
By: Simon Spurrier
4.07
Format: 112 pages, Hardcover
The untold origin of the Goblin King from Jim Henson’s cult-classic film, Labyrinth.Long before Sar… read more
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18. Mamo
By: Sas Milledge
4.36
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Family matters aren’t just hocus-pocus for this young witch!Cartoonist Sas Milledge makes her aston… read more
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19. Squire
By: Nadia Shammas
4.06
Format: 305 pages, Paperback
Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It's the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt… read more
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20. She-Hulk, Vol. 1: Jen, Again
By: Rainbow Rowell
3.93
Format: 120 pages, Paperback
The best character ever is back in her own series and about to glam up the whole Marvel Universe! J… read more
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21. Crimson Climb
By: E.K. Johnston
3.76
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
Qi’ra listened to the dreams and promises of a boy with a reckless smile, only to be torn away from… read more
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22. The Greatest Thing
By: Sarah Winifred Searle
3.92
Format: 352 pages, Paperback
A 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist A 2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens A 2023 Children… read more
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23. She-Hulk, Vol. 3: Girl Can't Help It
By: Rainbow Rowell
4.10
Format: 128 pages, Paperback
Acclaimed author Rainbow's Rowell's smash hit run on the Jade Giantess continues! Rainbow Rowell… read more
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24. She-Hulk, Vol. 2: Jen of Hearts
By: Rainbow Rowell
4.04
Format: 112 pages, Paperback
Questions abound for the jade giantess! Nightcrawler visits Book Law, but what does the X-Men's res… read more
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25. Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
By: Jonathan Van Ness
4.19
Format: 6 pages, Audiobook
Who gave Jonathan Van Ness permission to be the radiant human he is today? No one, honey. The tr… read more
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"At the end of the day, the people we let in our space affect our ability to get to where we want to go, so if they're in the way of realizing your potential, it's okay to disconnect because you must …"-Jonathan Van Ness, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
"I hope culturally we can continue to normalize the idea that being a survivor is so much more common than anyone realizes and we all deserve to be heard, but more importantly are deserving of a recov…"-Jonathan Van Ness, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
"My joy and my accomplishments existed, and so did the pain from my abuse. How can we feel one without the other? Joyful accomplishments exist next to painful memories. I found a lot of my healing whe…"-Jonathan Van Ness, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
"You know those plants that are always trying to find the light? Maybe they were planted in a location that didn’t necessarily facilitate growth, but inexplicably they make a circuitous route to not o…"-Jonathan Van Ness, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
26. The Deep Dark
By: Molly Knox Ostertag
4.42
Format: 480 pages, Paperback
From Molly Knox Ostertag, writer-illustrator, comes a darkly beautiful story of identity, family, l… read more
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27. Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography
By: Jessica Max Stein
4.73
Format: 346 pages, Hardcover
Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography tells the life story of a gifted performer whose gleeful irre… read more
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28. Anzu and the Realm of Darkness: A Graphic Novel
By: Mai K. Nguyen
4.27
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
5 Worlds meets Spirited Away in this tale of a girl fighting her way back home after getting trappe… read more
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29. She-Hulk, Vol. 4: Jen-Sational
By: Rainbow Rowell
3.87
Format: 128 pages, Paperback
Jennifer Walters, Esq., is dusting off her adjective and kicking off a new era! The best hero-slash… read more
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30. Sam and Friends - The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show
By: Craig Shemin
4.50
Format: 604 pages, Paperback
Long before Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, college students Jim Henson and Jane Nebel created a… read more
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- biography
31. Fraggle Rock: The Ultimate Visual History
By: Jody Revenson
4.80
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
It’s been over thirty-five years since the irrepressible Fraggles first hit the screen in the belov… read more
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