In her introduction to The Best American Short Stories 2021, guest editor Jesmyn Ward says that the best fiction offers the reader a "sense of repair." The stories in this year's...
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Author: Bump, Gabriel, Chang-Eppig, Rita, Cuti, Vanessa, Duque, Jenzo, Hobson, Brandon, Kochai, Jamil Jan, Krauss, Nicole, Means, David, Murray, Yxta Maya, Osunde, Eloghosa, Pek, Jane, Peyton, Tracey Rose, Romanosky, Christa, Saunders, George, Sigers, Shanteka, Soileau, Stephanie, Vijay, Madhuri, Washington, Bryan, Wilson, Kevin, Zhang, C PamSummary:Genre: Canadian fiction, Short stories -
Author: Yoon, NicolaSummary:
#1 New York Times As Evie tries to understand why this is happening, she finds herself at La Brea Dance Studio, learning to waltz, fox-trot, and tango with a boy named X. X is everything that Evie...
Genre: Romance fiction, Young adult fiction -
Author: Rozan, S. J.Summary:
Even in the safest of places, crime hits home. What happens then? In this volume, Mystery Writers of America brings together contributions from todayss top writers, and new talents, to consider...
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Author: Delgado, Yohanca, Ewing, Eve L., Johnson, Alaya Dawn, Lore, Danny, Thomas, Sheree R., Monáe, JanelleSummary:
Singer-songwriter, actor, fashion icon, activist, and worldwide superstar, Janelle Monáe presents a collection of tales from the bold vision and powerful Afrofuturistic themes of her acclaimed...
Genre: Science fiction, Short stories -
Author: Stringfellow, LisaSummary:
Ever since her mother's death, Kela feels broken. When she finds a comb in a coral cave, she takes it. Far away, the mermaid Ophidia feels her comb has been taken. To get it back, she offers...
Genre: Fantasy fiction, Juvenile fiction -
Author: Garrett, KellyeSummary:
When the body of disgraced reality TV star Desiree Pierce is found, her half-sister Lena Scott becomes determined to find justice, even if it means untangling her family's darkest secrets, or...
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Author: Ewing, Eve L.Summary:
From award-winning author Eve L. Ewing comes an illustrated middle grade novel about a forgotten homemade robot who comes to life just when aspiring fifth-grade scientist Maya needs a friend - and...
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Author: Harrison, VashtiSummary:
This book seeks to educate and inspire, bringing to life iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball,...
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Author: Brown, Roseanne A.Summary:
After a violent coup, Karina is the most wanted person in Sonande. Yet she is the key to restoring balance to a chaotic world. To lure her back to their side, Malik must regain the trust of the...
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Author: Benton-Walker, Terry J.Summary:
Thirty years ago, a young woman was murdered, a family was lynched, and New Orleans saw the greatest magical massacre in its history. In the days that followed, a throne was stolen from a queen.On...
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Author: Yoon, NicolaSummary:
The #1 New York Times Bestseller A National Book Award Finalist A 2017 Michael L. Printz Honor Book The dazzling new novel from Nicola Yoon, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything...
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Author: Moulite, MaikaSummary:
This exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a celebration of storytelling sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon, Ibi Zoboi and Jenna Evans Welch! When a...
Genre: Young adult fiction, Domestic fiction -
Author: Pinkney, Andrea DavisSummary:
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!Born...
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Author: Bradley, Kimberly BrubakerSummary:
*Newbery Honor Book* * Odyssey Honor Audiobook * A candid and fierce middle grade novel about sisterhood and sexual abuse, by two-time Newbery Honor winner and #1 New York Times best seller...
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Author: Hackwith, A. J.Summary:
To save the Library of the Unwritten in Hell, former librarian Claire and her allies may have to destroy it first. Claire, the rakish Hero, the angel Rami, and the muse turned librarian Brevity...
Genre: Fantasy fiction, Paranormal fiction