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APRIL 3-9 2023 IS HATE WEEK; RECOMMENDED DUE TO THIS HOLIDAY IS RELATED TO 1984; TRY THIS CLASSIC IN A DIFFERENT FORM!
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A graphic novel presentation of Orwell's best-known work of dystopian realism, which warns against totalitarianism. The story is told from the point of view of Winston Smith, a functionary of the Ministry of Truth whose work involved the "correction" of all records each time the "Big Brother" decided that the truth had changed.
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APRIL 22 IS INTERNATIONAL MOTHER EARTH DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL-ACTIVISM RELATED NONFICTION
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"Interrogating the concept of environmental justice in the U.S. as it relates to Indigenous peoples, this book argues that a different framework must apply compared to other marginalized communities, while it also attends to the colonial history and structure of the U.S. and ways Indigenous peoples continue to resist, and ways the mainstream environmental movement has been an impediment to effective organizing and allyship"--
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APRIL 25 IS WORLD PENGUIN DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO PENGUIN NONFICTION
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APRIL 13 IS INTERNATIONAL PLANT APPRECIATION DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO PLANT NONFICTION
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"Beginners will love this book for its pictorial and concise approach to growing, grouping and caring for succulents and cacti to make them thrive. Experienced succulents enthusiasts will appreciate the sheer variety of plants described here, a detailed field guide to over 700 varieties, from the Echeveria "Fleur Blanc" with its pink-tinged leaves to the exotic "plaid" Euphorbia obese that is so popular among collectors. Growing Succulents includes...
6. Jazzed
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APRIL 30 IS INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO JAZZ FICTION
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"Academic geniuses, Wilhelmina "Will" Reinhardt and Dorothy "Dolly" Raab, become roommates at Barnard in the early 1920s, a time when college for women was a rarity. Socially awkward Will, grieving her mother's death, is fascinated by Dolly, a beautiful, charming rebel with an insatiable taste for adrenaline. Both musicians, they come alive at Harlem jazz clubs and Prohibition-era speakeasies. Dazzled by the world they are discovering together, their...
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APRIL 18 IS NATIONAL EXERCISE DAY
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"The bestselling author of The Willpower Instinct introduces a surprising science-based book that doesn't tell us why we should exercise but instead shows us how to fall in love with movement"--
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APRIL 5 IS READ A ROAD MAP DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO MAP-RELATED FICTION
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"An epic, mesmerizing debut novel set against a rapidly changing post-Cultural Revolution China that reckons with the costs of pursuing one's dreams and the lives we leave behind"--
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Paws in the city volume 2.
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APRIL 11 IS NATIONAL PET DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO PET FICTION
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"Self-proclaimed hot mess Scout Myers is determined to prove she's finally got her act together. Raised by grandparents who saw her as her wayward mother's wayward daughter, Scout's used to being written off. So when the opportunity for a promotion arises at Paws in the City, the talent agency where she works, Scout is desperate to rise to the occasion. With shared custody of her little sister also on the line, Scout can't afford a single mistake...like...
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APRIL 11 IS NATIONAL PET DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO PET-RELATED NONFICTION
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"A celebrated veterinary behaviorist describes the practice of One Medicine, which hinges on the belief that humans and other animals have minds that work the same way, experience similar emotions and share the same neurochemistry,"--NoveList.
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APRIL 5 IS NATIONAL SELF CARE DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO SELF CARE NONFICTION
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"In Take Care of Your Type, Enneagram expert and social media sensation Christina S. Wilcox uses her knowledge of the Enneagram to illuminate how each of the nine Enneagram types can practice better self-care. Answering questions ranging from "What is the best morning routine for my type?" to "What boundaries are important to set based on my individual personality traits?" this handy guide filled with beautiful color illustrations will help you recenter...
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Tatami galaxy volume 1.
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APRIL 15 IS NATIONAL ANIME DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO THIS BOOK INSPIRED AN ANIME
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"Our protagonist, an unnamed junior at a prestigious university in Kyoto, is on the verge of dropping out. After rebelling against the dictatorial jock president of the film club, he and his worst and only friend, the diabolical creep Ozu, are personas non grata on campus. For two years, our protagonist has made all the wrong decisions, and now he's about to make another mistake. He and Ozu are preparing for revenge--a fireworks attack at the film...
13. Tea leaf secrets
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APRIL 21 IS NATIONAL TEA DAY; RECOMMENDED DUE TO TEA-RELATED FICTION
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April 4 is Vitamin C Day
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"Price offers a ... journey through [what she sees as] our cherished yet misguided beliefs about vitamins, and reveals a ... path to enjoyable eating and good health"--Amazon.com.
"The startling story of America's devotion to vitamins-and how it keeps us from good health. Health-conscious Americans seek out vitamins any way they can, whether in a morning glass of orange juice, a piece of vitamin-enriched bread, or a daily multivitamin. We believe...