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The City of Brass: A Novel (The Daevabad Trilogy) Cover Image

The City of Brass: A Novel (The Daevabad Trilogy) (Paperback)

By S. A. Chakraborty
$16.99
ISBN: 9780062678119
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Harper Voyager - July 3rd, 2018

This book stands out from typical high fantasy with its Middle East setting, and its vivid imagery and story kept me hooked!

P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever Cover Image

P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever (Hardcover)

By Raj Haldar, Maria Beddia (Illustrator), Chris Carpenter
$17.99
ISBN: 9781492674313
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Sourcebooks Explore - November 13th, 2018

An ABCs book with all of the least likely candidates for each letter. Very entertaining, although not recommended for actually trying to teach someone the alphabet.

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (Pantheon Graphic Library) Cover Image

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (Pantheon Graphic Library) (Paperback)

By Marjane Satrapi
$14.95
ISBN: 9780375714573
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Pantheon - June 2004

An incredible memoir and coming-of-age story, paired with really eye-catching black & white illustrations.

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Fox 8: A Story (Hardcover)

By George Saunders, Chelsea Cardinal (Illustrator)
$17.00
ISBN: 9781984818027
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Random House - November 13th, 2018

If you liked A Dog's Purpose and similar books, check out this endearing story about people and foxes (as told by a fox!).