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Adult
Oona Out of Order
by Margarita Montimore
A young woman destined to wake up on her birthday to a random year in her life struggles through an out-of-order existence to reconcile her inner youth with the realities of shifting external identities, appearances and period norms.
Genre: Love stories; science fiction
Theme: Time slip
Character: Likeable
Storyline: Non-linear
Tone: Funny; heartwarming
Theme: Time slip
Character: Likeable
Storyline: Non-linear
Tone: Funny; heartwarming
Writing Style: Stylistically complex; witty
Formats available: Place a hold: Book, Large Print or Book on CD & Download eBook through OverDrive and Libby
Young Adult
Thorn
by Intisar Khanani
A fantasy retelling of the “Goose Girl” fairy tale follows the experiences of a betrothed princess who is robbed of her identity by a mysterious sorceress before a threat against her betrothed prince compels her to make a dangerous choice. The first in a series!
Genre: Fairy tale and folklore-inspired fiction; fantasy fiction
Storyline: Character driven
Tone: Moving; romantic
Formats available: Download Audiobook through Hoopla
Kids Book
Until Niagara Falls
by Jennifer Maruno
Brenda begins opening up to new experiences when she befriends daring, rule-breaking Maureen, but their friendship strains when Maureen makes fun of Harvey, Brenda’s special needs neighbour.
Formats available: Place a hold on the book & Download eBook through OverDrive or Libby
Kids Picture Book
5-Minute Easter Stories
by Disney Book Group
An anthology of 12 Easter-themed stories features entries designed to be read in about five minutes each and stars beloved characters ranging from Winnie-the-Pooh and Cinderella to Minnie Mouse and Thumper.
Formats available: Download the Read-Along through Hoopla
Also, browse through a full collection of Read-Alongs on Hoopla and OverDrive/Libby
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