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2017 Favorite Reads

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ArapahoeLaura

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My personal favorites of books I read in 2017.

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ArapahoeLaura

Arapahoe Libraries

15 items

15 items

Tash Hearts Tolstoy

Tash Hearts Tolstoy

by Ormsbee, Katie

Book - 2017

Tash Hearts Tolstoy is centered around friendships, family changes, love, stress, and creativity set against a viral web series adapting a modern Anna Karenina featuring an heteromantic asexual main character. Tash Hearts Tolstoy is centered around friendships, family changes, love, stress, and creativity set against a viral web series adapting a modern Anna Karenina featuring an heteromantic asexual main character. Show less

Tash Hearts Tolstoy is centered around friendships, family changes, love, stress, and creativity set against a viral web series adapting a modern Anna Karenina featuring an heteromantic asexual main character. Tash Hearts Tolstoy is centered around friendships, family changes, love, stress, and creativity set against a viral web series adapting a modern Anna Karenina featuring an heteromantic asexual main character. Show less

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Heartstone

Heartstone

by White, Elle Katharine

Book - 2016

A Pride and Prejudice retelling, but they ride dragons! And there are higher stakes! And beautiful settings! A Pride and Prejudice retelling, but they ride dragons! And there are higher stakes! And beautiful settings! Show less

A Pride and Prejudice retelling, but they ride dragons! And there are higher stakes! And beautiful settings! A Pride and Prejudice retelling, but they ride dragons! And there are higher stakes! And beautiful settings! Show less

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The Upside of Unrequited

The Upside of Unrequited

by Albertalli, Becky

Book - 2017

A cute contemporary about dealing with crushes and life changes with a diverse ensemble of characters. A cute contemporary about dealing with crushes and life changes with a diverse ensemble of characters. Show less

A cute contemporary about dealing with crushes and life changes with a diverse ensemble of characters. A cute contemporary about dealing with crushes and life changes with a diverse ensemble of characters. Show less

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

by Thomas, Angie

Book - 2017

Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is the next big book. Full of heart and authenticity, it follows a girl whose best friend has been shot by a police officer and the choices she must make. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is the next big book. Full of heart and authenticity, it follows a girl whose best friend has been shot by a police officer and the choices she must make. Show less

Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is the next big book. Full of heart and authenticity, it follows a girl whose best friend has been shot by a police officer and the choices she must make. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is the next big book. Full of heart and authenticity, it follows a girl whose best friend has been shot by a police officer and the choices she must make. Show less

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The Shadow of the Wind

The Shadow of the Wind

by Ruiz Zafon, Carlos

Book - 2005

A cemetery of books. A twisting city. An obscure author. All shrouded in a mystery that a young man is desperate to solve, even with danger at every turn. One of my favorite books this year. A cemetery of books. A twisting city. An obscure author. All shrouded in a mystery that a young man is desperate to solve, even with danger at every turn. One of my favorite books this year. Show less

A cemetery of books. A twisting city. An obscure author. All shrouded in a mystery that a young man is desperate to solve, even with danger at every turn. One of my favorite books this year. A cemetery of books. A twisting city. An obscure author. All shrouded in a mystery that a young man is desperate to solve, even with danger at every turn. One of my favorite books this year. Show less

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Every Heart A Doorway

Every Heart A Doorway

by McGuire, Seanan

Book - 2016

A mix of The Wizard and Oz and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, this novella follows teens investigating murders at a boarding school for those who have traveled between worlds. A mix of The Wizard and Oz and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, this novella follows teens investigating murders at a boarding school for those who have traveled between worlds. Show less

A mix of The Wizard and Oz and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, this novella follows teens investigating murders at a boarding school for those who have traveled between worlds. A mix of The Wizard and Oz and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, this novella follows teens investigating murders at a boarding school for those who have traveled between worlds. Show less

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The Call

The Call

by Ô Guilin, Peadar

Book - 2016

Hella captivating, hella creepy, hella not what I usually read. I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would! I felt like the ending wasn't entirel...Show more Hella captivating, hella creepy, hella not what I usually read. I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would! I felt like the ending wasn't entirely resolved, but I believe this will be a duology. Well, that's what Peadar's Goodreads page says anyways! Show less

Hella captivating, hella creepy, hella not what I usually read. I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would! I felt like the ending wasn't entirel...Show more Hella captivating, hella creepy, hella not what I usually read. I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would! I felt like the ending wasn't entirely resolved, but I believe this will be a duology. Well, that's what Peadar's Goodreads page says anyways! Show less

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The Girl From Everywhere

The Girl From Everywhere

by Heilig, Heidi

Book - 2016

Awesome time travel adventure involving ships and cartography, the author definitely did their research! Awesome time travel adventure involving ships and cartography, the author definitely did their research! Show less

Awesome time travel adventure involving ships and cartography, the author definitely did their research! Awesome time travel adventure involving ships and cartography, the author definitely did their research! Show less

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The Star-touched Queen

The Star-touched Queen

by Chokshi, Roshani

Book - 2016

Rooted in Hindu traditions and mythology, this book is beautiful from the inside out and contains luscious prose. Rooted in Hindu traditions and mythology, this book is beautiful from the inside out and contains luscious prose. Show less

Rooted in Hindu traditions and mythology, this book is beautiful from the inside out and contains luscious prose. Rooted in Hindu traditions and mythology, this book is beautiful from the inside out and contains luscious prose. Show less

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As You Wish

As You Wish

Inconceivable Tales From the Making of the Princess Bride

by Elwes, Cary

Audiobook CD - 2014

A behind the scenes look at the making of the cult classic, "The Princess Bride." Narrated by Cary Elwes, Rob Reiner, Robin Wright, Wally Shawn, and other cast members. A behind the scenes look at the making of the cult classic, "The Princess Bride." Narrated by Cary Elwes, Rob Reiner, Robin Wright, Wally Shawn, and other cast members. Show less

A behind the scenes look at the making of the cult classic, "The Princess Bride." Narrated by Cary Elwes, Rob Reiner, Robin Wright, Wally Shawn, and other cast members. A behind the scenes look at the making of the cult classic, "The Princess Bride." Narrated by Cary Elwes, Rob Reiner, Robin Wright, Wally Shawn, and other cast members. Show less

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The Princess Saves Herself in This One

The Princess Saves Herself in This One

by Lovelace, Amanda

Book - 2017

Incredibly personal and moving, I forgot about words' power to heal until I picked up this volume. Incredibly personal and moving, I forgot about words' power to heal until I picked up this volume. Show less

Incredibly personal and moving, I forgot about words' power to heal until I picked up this volume. Incredibly personal and moving, I forgot about words' power to heal until I picked up this volume. Show less

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George

George

by Gino, Alex

Book - 2015

My 1st read of 2017! And, perhaps my favorite of the year (though it's a bit soon to call). Such an important book that everyone should read about a young trans girl. My 1st read of 2017! And, perhaps my favorite of the year (though it's a bit soon to call). Such an important book that everyone should read about a young trans girl. Show less

My 1st read of 2017! And, perhaps my favorite of the year (though it's a bit soon to call). Such an important book that everyone should read about a young trans girl. My 1st read of 2017! And, perhaps my favorite of the year (though it's a bit soon to call). Such an important book that everyone should read about a young trans girl. Show less

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Spinning

Spinning

by Walden, Tillie

Book - 2017

A graphic memoir about growing up in the competitive ice skating world, coming out and finding your strengths. A graphic memoir about growing up in the competitive ice skating world, coming out and finding your strengths. Show less

A graphic memoir about growing up in the competitive ice skating world, coming out and finding your strengths. A graphic memoir about growing up in the competitive ice skating world, coming out and finding your strengths. Show less

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Furiously Happy

Furiously Happy

A Funny Book About Horrible Things

by Lawson, Jenny

Audiobook CD - 2015

The author narrates this audio book and it's totally wonderful. A real account of Jenny Lawson's life with mental illness and chronic pain, and still living a "furiously happy" life. The author narrates this audio book and it's totally wonderful. A real account of Jenny Lawson's life with mental illness and chronic pain, and still living a "furiously happy" life. Show less

The author narrates this audio book and it's totally wonderful. A real account of Jenny Lawson's life with mental illness and chronic pain, and still living a "furiously happy" life. The author narrates this audio book and it's totally wonderful. A real account of Jenny Lawson's life with mental illness and chronic pain, and still living a "furiously happy" life. Show less

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Goldie Vance

Goldie Vance

Volume One

by Larson, Hope

Book - 2016

The new "Nancy Drew!" Goldie is the biracial lesbian car-racing sleuthing heroine we deserve. The new "Nancy Drew!" Goldie is the biracial lesbian car-racing sleuthing heroine we deserve. Show less

The new "Nancy Drew!" Goldie is the biracial lesbian car-racing sleuthing heroine we deserve. The new "Nancy Drew!" Goldie is the biracial lesbian car-racing sleuthing heroine we deserve. Show less

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