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Dolores recommends: Jenny recommends: Dear Girl by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Written for the special girl in your life with a gentle reminder that she’s powerful, strong, and holds a valuable place in the world. Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell A coming-of-age romance in the '80s, about two sixteen-year-olds, Eleanor, a poor red haired “big girl” and Park, a half-Korean boy, who meet and fall in love on the school bus over music and comic books. Funny Kid for President by Matt Stanton Big Nate meets Timmy Failure in the first book in an uproarious new middle-grade series. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car by Kate Dopirak A little red car beeps good night to all of his four-wheeled friends in this fresh take on the classic song, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin #1) by Robin LaFevers Ismae is a trained assassin, dispatched to find those “marked” by Mortain, the God of death. But when Ismae is assigned to become a spy in the Britton court, she begins to question her teachings as she learns not all men deserve the justice she is expected to deliver—some deserve a chance at redemption. ADULT FICTION ADULT NON-FICTION Pam recommends: Nancy recommends: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin How would you live your life if you thought you knew the day you were going to die? This is the central question surrounding this novel about four siblings who see a psychic when they are kids. Thought provoking reading—great choice for book clubs! Yellow Envelope by Kim Dinan Before embarking on their trip around the world, Kim and her husband are given an unexpected gift and a yellow envelope to give away money to people they encounter. This inspirational journey is about the life-changing act of giving. Sourdough by Robin Sloan Author of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, Sloan delivers again in this quirky novel about a young woman who combines her technology skills with a new-found passion for baking bread. It's What I Do : A Photographer's life of love and war by Lynsey Addario An exciting, passionate look at a New York Times war photographer and her work. Addario succeeds in capturing the plights of people in war-torn countries around the world. Adults! Let us help you find your next read! Don’t know what to read next? We want to help you find your next book. Visit our website and tell us what you liked recently and we will send you personalized title recommendations! Baldwinborolibrary.org/storyselection 41 Macek Drive | 15227 | 412-885-2255 | www.baldwinborolibrary.org | [email protected] Follow us on Facebook @ Baldwin Borough Public Library and on Twitter @BBPL 78 BRENTWOOD-BALDWIN-WHITEHALL