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  • Nonfiction Books

    In Star of the Show, the culminating book in Dolly Parton’s photographic trilogy—following Songteller (lyrics) and Behind the Seams (fashion)—the global superstar finally shares a definitive look at her career as one of the world’s most dazzling and beloved performers. Featuring engaging stories and memories from Parton’s dynamic life behind the microphone, this book spotlights her signature performances and star-making…

  • Karito Kids

    Karito Kids was a line of 21″ dolls representing girls from different countries around the world. The world “karito” means “charity” and “love of one’s neighbor” in Esperanto. 3% (or $3) of the purchase price of the 21″ dolls went to Plan USA, a charity that helps children around the world. The purchaser could choose to…

  • Thundercats: Knights Review

    Technically, the fourth volume hasn’t come out yet so it doesn’t have a proper title, but I thought Knights was a good stand-in until it vol 4 (#16-20) gets released. That’s because Shelvey returns to top form by increasing the action and the character-growth that had been missing in the previous volume. Lion-O is still…

  • Book of the Month: Murder at an Irish Chipper

    Siobhán’s brother Eoin’s new family restaurant, The O’Sullivan Six, is so close to opening—but waiting on the necessary permits plus the heat of July in the village of Kilbane in County Cork is driving everyone a bit mad. Macdara Flannery comes to the rescue with a plan—take a holiday by the sea and stuff themselves with fish…

  • Thundercats Vol 3: Apex Review

    INTO THE DEVIL’S LAIR! Following the discovery of Mumm-Ra’s Black Pyramid, Lion-O makes the fateful decision to confront the Devil-Priest of Third Earth one-on-one in his place of power. If the ThunderCats’ brash young leader can defeat his nemesis in single combat, the last survivors of Thundera’s claim to their new home will be secured.…

  • Book Highlight: Girls to the Front

    From the big stage to the US Navy, from laboratories to the boardroom, from the Olympics to the pages in books, these girls and women lead every line. Bold, bright, and empowering profiles by Geisel Honor–winning and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Niña Mata place these incredible changemakers at the very front and inspire readers to…

  • Love Craves Cardamom Review

    Archana Dhawan wants a boy-free zone this semester abroad. Fresh off a breakup, she’s headed to Rajasthan, India—her parents’ homeland—determined to find herself and thrive at her dream art museum internship. No drama. No distractions.Alas, the universe is trying to tempt her. On day one, she meets the hottest boy on the train. Soon after,…

  • Book Highlight: Ayesha Dean Mysteries

    It took me awhile to get my hands on this Australian series, but I’m very glad I did. Ayesha Dean is vibrant new heroine in the teen sleuth genre, following in the vein of Nancy Drew. That is if Nancy Drew knew taekwondo and found mysteries at every vacation spot. Obviously, she’s not an exact…

  • Girls Survive: Graphic Novels

    I’m sure everyone thought I was done with this series. I was too until a little search brought up that the series has graphic novels. Not graphic novel retellings of the series, but all new stories and historical disasters. The completionist in me had to read them all.

  • Salvación Review

    Lola de La Peña yearns to be free from the societal expectations of a young Mexican lady of her station. She spends her days pretending to be delicate and proper while watching her mamá cure the sick and injured with sal negra (black salt), a recently discovered magic that heals even the most mortal sicknesses…