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"From two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee" over the covers of her books All the World, Bossy Baby, and The Farmer and the Clown... "Discover the wonder in every moment, big and small In Every Life" The text is illuminated with sunstrokes emerging from behind in all around as it shines on above the scent of a child running open armed towards the right in the direction of an older gentleman sitting on a bench. A mother-figure walking behind with a stroller follows the child. Around them are yellow and green foliage.

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Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm

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Fahrenheit 451: A Novel By Ray Bradbury Cover Image
Fahrenheit 451: A Novel (Paperback...
By Ray Bradbury
$17.00
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To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee Cover Image
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A Man Called Ove: A Novel By Fredrik Backman Cover Image
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The One and Only Ivan: A Newbery Award Winner By Katherine Applegate, Patricia Castelao (Illustrator) Cover Image
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By Katherine Applegate, Patricia Castelao (Illustrator)
$8.99
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The Hobbit By J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien (Illustrator) Cover Image
The Hobbit (Paperback)
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J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings: The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King By J.R.R. Tolkien Cover Image
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From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home By Tembi Locke Cover Image
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By Tembi Locke
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The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition By J.R.R. Tolkien, Jemima Catlin Cover Image
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Watership Down (Scribner Classics) By Richard Adams, Aldo Galli (Illustrator) Cover Image
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    Love, Z By Jessie Sima, Jessie Sima (Illustrator) Cover Image
  • This Is Not a Valentine: (Valentines Day Gift for Kids, Children's Holiday Books) By Carter Higgins, Lucy Ruth Cummins (Illustrator) Cover Image
  • Amor de Colores By Melanie Romero, Citlali Reyes (Illustrator) Cover Image
  • Count to LOVE! (A Bright Brown Baby Board Book) By Andrea Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Cover Image
  • From Archie to Zack By Vincent Kirsch Cover Image
  • Love By Robert Sabuda, Robert Sabuda (Illustrator) Cover Image
  • Love, Escargot By Dashka Slater, Sydney Hanson (Illustrator) Cover Image
  • Happy Baby: Kiss By Zoe Waring Cover Image
  • Little Blue Truck's Valentine: A Valentine's Day Book For Kids By Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry (Illustrator) Cover Image
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The Cost of Knowing By Brittney Morris Cover Image

The Cost of Knowing (Paperback)

By Brittney Morris
$12.99

Love, grief, power, and family all come together in The Cost of Knowing as Alex struggles to live his life as a young Black man grieving over the loss of his parents and best friend. His grief must also contend with his anxiety and a mysterious power that allows him to see the future of anything he touches. When learning of an event that he would do anything to prevent, he must come to terms with the origins of his power and the consequences of his actions as a brother, boyfriend, and young Black teenager. Morris is able to dive deep into an emotionally nuanced story layering grief, masculinity, and generational trauma that will leave readers with a powerful message about regret, choice, and knowledge. A book to support with full hearts, unashamed tears, and powerful voices.

(Young Adult Contemporary, ages 14+) - Reviewed by Jessica


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