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Author
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Description
"The Handmaids Tale is a novel of such power that the reader will be unable to forget its images and its forecast. Set in the near future, it describes life in what was once the United States and is now called the Republic of Gilead, a monotheocracy that has reacted to social unrest and a sharply declining birthrate by reverting to, and going beyond, the repressive intolerance of the original Puritans. The regime takes the Book of Genesis absolutely...
Author
Lexile measure
HL 1010L
Language
English
Description
Jay Gatsby had once loved beautiful, spoiled Daisy Buchanan, then lost her to a rich boy. Now, mysteriously wealthy, he is ready to risk everything to woo her back. This is the definitive, textually accurate edition of a classic of twentieth-century literature, The Great Gatsby. The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan has been acclaimed by generations of readers; however the first edition contained...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
HL 530L
Physical Desc
223 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Jay Gatsby had once loved beautiful, spoiled Daisy Buchanan, then lost her to a rich boy. Now, mysteriously wealthy, he is ready to risk everything to woo her back.
4) Mooncakes
Author
Series
Lexile measure
HL 290L
Language
English
Description
"The brand-new deluxe edition of Mooncakes features never-before-seen content from the bewitching graphic novel by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu. Perfect for any collector's bookshelf, the new edition comes in a deluxe hardcover package featuring new cover art and bouns content such as: an introduction by Shadow of the Batgirl's Sarah Kuhn, formally exclusive Patreon materials, and more!" --
"A story of love and demons, family and witchcraft. Nova...
Author
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Persephone, young goddess of spring, is new to Olympus. Her mother, Demeter, has raised her in the mortal realm, but after Persephone promises to train as a sacred virgin, she's allowed to live in the fast-moving, glamorous world of the gods. When her roommate, Artemis, takes her to a party, her entire life changes: she ends up meeting Hades and feels an immediate spark with the charming yet misunderstood ruler of the Underworld. Now Persephone must...
Author
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Language
English
Description
What would it be like to stand head and shoulders above everyone else - and to keep growing? Unable to interact with a fragile world that isn't built to withstand your size? To live in a house that doesn't fit you anymore - with a wife who doesn't either? Craig Pressgang's life is well documented in his official CIA biography, Giant Man: Pillar of America, but the heroic picture it paints is only half the story. The continuous growth caused by Craig's...
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
Shojo Beat manga ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Saving Kyoko from Reino's attack has finally knocked some sense into Sho's head, and he realizes how much he cares for her. But before he can declare his devotion, Ren shows up to ruin the moment. Both men realize that Kyoko has no idea of their true feelings for her and begin a secret battle for her affections.
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
Shojo Beat manga ed.
Physical Desc
188 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! Dark Moon is getting excellent ratings, and Kyoko is getting tons of offers for more acting jobs! But all the offers are for twisted, damaged characters like Mio. Kyoko doesn't want to get stuck as a character...
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
286 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
It should have been a night of triumph for Alix's hockey team. But her mean teammate Lindsay decided to start up with her usual rude comments and today Alix, who usually tries to control her anger, let it finally run free. Alix lashes out and before she knows it, her coach is dragging her off Lindsay, and the invitation to the Canada National Women's U18 Team's summer camp is on the line. She needs to learn how to control this anger, and she is sure...
12) Fangirl: 3
Author
Series
Fangirl the manga volume 3
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
VIZ Originals edition.
Physical Desc
222 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
""The graphic novelization of Fangirl is a beautiful, contemplative, and fun reading experience."--Women Write About Comics. Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, everybody is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life. Cath's sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath just can't let go...Everything in Cath's offline life is going wrong. Just when she's started to realize her feelings for Levi, she sees him kissing someone else. Plus,...
13) Skip beat!: 28
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 volume : chiefly color illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Shojo Beat ed.
Physical Desc
181 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Is there such a thing as being too good? With Ren's help, Kyoko finally gets into her new character. But when she shows up on set and wows the crew with her new spin on the old bully role, it sends some of her costars over the edge! Kyoko's used to dealing with her own demons, but can she stand up to someone else's?!"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
Shojo Beat ed.
Physical Desc
177 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Chiori's rage threatens the whole production when she lashes out and hurts Kyoko. Kyoko is used to overcoming obstacles, and she uses her injury as an excuse to push Chiori into exploring her acting. But Chiori has a traumatic past. Will focusing on the dark side of her character bring it all rushing back?"--P. [4] of cover.
16) Seconds
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2014].
Physical Desc
321 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Katie's got it pretty good. She's a talented young chef, she runs a successful restaurant, and she has big plans to open an even better one. Then, all at once, progress on the new location bogs down, her charming ex-boyfriend pops up, her fling with another chef goes sour, and her best waitress gets badly hurt. And just like that, Katie's life goes from pretty good to not so much. What she needs is a second chance. Everybody deserves one, after all--but...
Author
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2015], c2009.
Edition
Shojo Beat edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"Seiran has been kidnapped, and the seal placed on the Demon Lord is breaking! Anise must make a True Contract with her knights in order to save Seiran and stop the Demon Lord from entering this world. But is Anise ready to accept the terms of this new contract with her knights?" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
The Shojo Beat manga ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Yoh's worried that a freshman seems to have the hots for Haruna, but Haruna is as oblivious as ever. So when the boy in question makes a move on Haruna, how will she respond? More importantly, how will Yoh react?"--Cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
Shojo Beat manga ed.
Physical Desc
171 pages, 19 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence, she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!"--P. [4] of cover.