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Memoir of Alysia Abbott growing up with her gay, single father in 1970s San Francisco. Finalist for Lambda Literary Award and San Francisco Chronicle Best Book.

A modern guide to growing up, covering puberty, body image, identities, relationships, consent, and more. Fun, educational, and inclusive!

A memoir by Patti Smith, journeying through her life filled with art, love, loss, and creative exploration, culminating in a search for self on the open road.

A collection of essays spanning Maggie Nelson's career, exploring art, love, dissent, and more with profiles of artists and critical discussions.

A powerful and immersive illustrated memoir about growing up with eye conditions, filled with interactive visuals and poignant illustrations.

Discover the true story of Florence Merriam Bailey, the scientist who popularized bird-watching and worked to protect our feathered friends.

Navigate troubled times with clarity and wisdom in this collection of soulful essays by psychotherapist Francis Weller, offering guidance for reorienting our thinking and being in a time of profound transformation.

Dive into the mysteries of the sea with Sabrina Imbler as they explore radical models of family, community, and care found in marine life. Winner of the LA Times Book Prize in Science & Technology.

2022 Nobel Prize winner Annie Ernaux's latest book on her affair with a man 30 years younger, exploring memory, time, and ageless love.

The untold story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, a female codebreaker who revolutionized cryptanalysis during WWI and WWII.

"USA TODAY bestseller about lifelong friends pretending to date for business, risking their friendship for love. A captivating summer romance full of heart."

A haunting coming-of-age story about two sisters in a society obsessed with grave keeping, where a ghost plots to keep them close forever.

"Fairy tale retelling where Princess Eve must battle the evil Knight with her unique magic. Will she uncover the truth and save her queendom? By Kalynn Bayron."

Pratchett's witty Going Postal is a clever satirical take on bureaucracy and corruption, following Postmaster General Moist von Lipwig as he tackles a dysfunctional postal service with the help of activist Adora Belle Dearheart.

Explore the life of poet Mary Oliver in this lyrical picture book, celebrating her belief in finding poetry and treasures in the natural world.

A powerful coming-of-age story about female friendship and queer love in a Muslim-American community, filled with joy, loss, and self-discovery.

Lucy, a talented pianist studying in Chicago, falls in love with an opera singer in provincial Haverford, altering the course of her life.

A poetic collaboration between Joyce Sidman and Melissa Sweet explores conversations between big and small objects in nature, beautifully illustrated.

Learn about Augusta Braxton Baker, the first Black children's services coordinator at the NY Public Library, who championed Black stories and inspired future authors.