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Books & Authors

Winter Wonderland

Now that the holiday season is winding down, we can look at the coldest season, winter, in it's entirety. These books all have the word winter in the title, and it's also a subject of the book. 

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Healing from Trauma

223.4 million people have experienced and been affected by a traumatic event. That's 70% of the population. With therapy being a privilege and potentially inaccessible resource, it is extremely important to provide for resources for those who cannot seek therapy. The following books provide resources for healing from traumatic events.

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Historically Fashionable

"Fashion is part of the daily air and it changes all the time, with all the events. You can even see the approaching of a revolution in clothes. You can see and feel everything in clothes." - Diana Vreeland. All the following books cover fashion history and trendsetters from the past.

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Witches, Wizards, Reaper Man: Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett is well-known for having hilarious books that adhere to many storylines. Below are books from all Discworld storylines. Also included are standalone novels for those interested in a trip to the Discworld without starting from the beginning. These books are filled with memorable characters and lines you'll find yourself quoting months after. 

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Books & Authors, Diverse Voices

LGBT Teen Reads Adults Will Love

The following selection of books features LGBT characters from differing cultural backgrounds dealing with everyday life and battling insurmountable odds. Featuring stories of magic, special abilities, financial hardship, love, and relationships with family and friends, these books are enjoyable to teens and adults of all ages. 

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